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AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

A Guide on Where to Celebrate King’s Night in Amsterdam

King’s day is the main event but the night before seems to get bigger and bigger every year. This years King’s Night is not to be missed as it will be the first since Queen Beatrix abdicated. With so many events and parties to choose from it can get...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Festival guide to Bevrijdingsdag

Dodenherdenkingsdag (Remembrance Day, May 4th) is a solemn day of remembrance for those that were persecuted and perished during World War II and is followed by Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation day, May 5th) where countrywide people celebrate the freedom...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Keukenhof’s New Patriotic Season

When spring is in the air it is almost as if the whole of the Netherlands collectively feels a changing in the atmosphere, wipes its eyes and yawns out of its winter slumber. Everything comes to life and is renewed, including the famous Keukenhof...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Amsterdam In Bloom: Tulip Days 2014

What could be more Dutch than the quintessential tulip? Introduced here at the start of the 17th century, the tulip became the number one commodity during the golden age of Holland. Merchants sold bulbs at staggeringly high rates creating an economic...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Upcoming Elections for the New Nachtburgemeester of Amsterdam 2014

Mirik Milan’s time as Amsterdam’s current ‘Nachtburgermeester’ is coming to an end after a successful 2 year term. A new mayor will be elected for the 2014-2016 term this September by a jury from the Stichting Amsterdam Nachtburgemeester and a public...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Dutch Doubles: Breathing New Life into Ballet

From the 16th of April until the 7th of May, The National Opera and Ballet will be premiering four ballets by four choreographers in collaboration with diverse artists outside of the ballet realm. All choreographers have distinct ties to the...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Exhibition Dining With the Tsars at Hermitage Amsterdam

From the 6th of September to the 1st of March 2015 the Hermitage in Amsterdam will be displaying a unique and exquisite anniversary exhibition ‘Dining with the Tsars: Fragile Beauty from the Hermitage’. From the collection in Hermitage St....

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

KunstRAI’s 30th Edition

KunstRAI is a national contemporary art exhibition and fair in Amsterdam, featured annually at the RAI Convention Centre. Beginning on the 4th of June running through to the 9th, KunstRAI will be opening the prestigious fair, exhibiting modern and...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Larry Clark at FOAM Tulsa & Teenage Lust

Tulsa (1971) & Teenage Lust (1983) are two controversial and separate collections from American photographer and film maker Larry Clark that are currently being presented at FOAM Amsterdam from the 13th of June until the 12th of September. Taken as a...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Rembrandt’s Forgotten Masterpiece Returns Home

One of the most important Dutch artists in history, Rembrandt Van Rijn, will have one of his paintings returned to the Netherlands temporarily. ‘The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis’, now owned by the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

World Press Photo 2014: World Tour Starts in Amsterdam

The 57th World Press Photo Contest will be held at De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam on the 18th of April this year. World Press Photo will be displaying over 150 breathtaking press photos of the 53 winners. The most outstanding photos are gathered and taken...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Michelin Star Restaurants in Amsterdam

The Netherlands has an impressive 106 Michelin star restaurants, many of those are right in the vibrant cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam. Michelin bases its merit system by what’s on the plate, the quality of products used, mastering of flavours and...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Luxury Hotel Waldorf Astoria Opens in Amsterdam

After six years of planning and rebuilding the Waldorf Astoria on the monumental Herengracht (Gentleman’s Canal), has finally opened and is ready to welcome hotel guests. With its central location on one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam and...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Amsterdam Getaways on a Budget

Amsterdam - The Venice of the north and one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Rich in its history and plethora of museums, visitors are enticed by its liberal character, historical monuments, canals, nightlife and coffee shops. Amsterdam...

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Travel Guide: Cornwall, UK

Cornwall is perhaps most famous for its warm summer climate, many miles of stunning coastal beaches and cliffs, and its diverse Celtic heritage. A perfect summer vacation destination for all types of people from families to young and older couples....

AmsterDo B.V • 28th March 2019

Guide to Amsterdam Noord

Just on the other side of the River IJ, away from the centrums hustle and bustle lies the NDSM Wharf, part of Amsterdam Noord, a borough that is not only spacious and green but also has an historical and captivating cultural scene. From Restaurants to...

Man of Many • 20th March 2019

21 Best Outdoor Dining Experiences in Sydney

There’s no better time of year in this beautiful country, especially in Sydney, for some alfresco dining. The warm days and nights and Sydney’s food scene are like a match made in heaven for kicking back with some tasty treats and a view. It’s a...

Man of Many • 10th January 2019

14 Best Boutique Hotels in Melbourne

Melbourne has probably become one of the coolest places in Australia to visit for a number of reasons. The food, the bars, the hidden laneways of graffiti-plastered walls; it has its own unique vibe and when staying here, you’ll find its boutique...

Man of Many • 18th April 2018

14 Most Luxurious Day Spas in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia’s cosmopolitan jewel, our very own proverbial ‘city that never sleeps’. There’s always something new and unexpected happening in this bustling town, but where do you go when you need a rest from hectic chaos of the city? A place...

AmsterDo B.V • 4th December 2014

Paradiso: Best ‘Pop Temple’ in the Netherlands

There are a wealth of music venues to choose from in the Netherlands but perhaps none quite as special as ‘Paradiso’. Its broad history and neo gothic architecture all lend to its charm. A place where big acts choose to perform but even the smallest...