BY: NADIA ZAIDI Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful and whimsical places in the world. But it goes beyond windmills and red lights. It’s one of the most ecologically friendly places to live — and visit. Supporting local farmers…
The best cities for cyclists in the world
BY RHIANN MOORE It’s safe to say that cycling is pretty much the best; unfortunately, a lot of cities aren’t the best for it. Although it may take significant time and effort for a city to truly transform itself into…
Looks like Amsterdam is cracking down on your trip itinerary
BY: CAROLINE ROLF There is little that parallels the feeling of starting a new adventure in a foreign place. You’ve just landed, picked up your luggage in record time, now all that’s left to do is grab a map and…
How citizens of Amsterdam used illegal protests to create the world’s most bike-friendly city
BY: JESSICA BEUKER The world’s top city for cycling wasn’t always so bike-friendly. A recent photo series shows certain intersections in Amsterdam around the beginning of the 20th century, then again in the ’70s and ’80s, and finally today—representing the…
There’s more to the Netherlands than weed, wooden shoes and prostitutes
BY: CASPER VAN ES ‘Hey there, Mountie, sorry to disturb you during your hockey, but how aboot that maple syrup eh?’ As someone from the Netherlands, that about sums up all the stereotypes about the Great White North for me.…