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Turn off the red light: Amsterdam forced to close De Wallen on weekend after tourists flood zone

Amsterdam's red-light district became so full of tourists over the weekend, the municipality had no choice but...

A staycation in a non-touristy Amsterdam

Vacationing in 2020 is weird: officially, we can fly (but really don't want to because, well, corona)....

Amsterdam’s old city centre will be Airbnb-free from July 1

Amsterdam has decided to ban Airbnb vacation rentals in the city's old centre, and will limit them...

Utrecht and Eindhoven party hard in the pandemic, but Amsterdam drug use dives

Turns out coronavirus is a real party-pooper — judging by the remnants of drug use in sewers,...

The tunnel under the River IJ: will this giant spiral get cyclists in Amsterdam across the river?

A proposal to build a tunnel with a giant spiral entrance connecting Amsterdam Central Station and Amsterdam...

The list of most expensive cities for expats is out — but where is Amsterdam?

Close your eyes and consider this question: on a global list of 200 cities, how expensive is...

Hot, dry summer ahead as Amsterdam considers promoting wild swimming in canals

The Netherlands is due a hot summer this year, and with many people planning to stay in the...

Dutch bars and restaurants make room for social-distancing life by spilling onto streets

Restaurants and bars across the Netherlands are rushing to get ready for June 1, when they can...