Why this European city is building tiny staircases along canals for cats? The reason will melt your heartAmsterdam canals pose danger to cats. Many cats drowned recently. The city plans to install wooden staircases for escape. The initiative ge...
05 Aug, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
It's a fish, it's a boat? Amphibious vehicles glide through Amsterdam's canalsStarting in 2025, access to the city's waterways will be restricted to emission-free vessels and vehicles, a standard too high for amphibio...
02 Aug, 2024, 05.53 PM IST
Amsterdam's new tourist tax in 2024 could become 'Europe’s highest'With expectations of over 20 million visitors this year, Amsterdam has grappled with challenges posed by a growing influx of tourists, part...
24 Dec, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
Holland celebrates first King's Day without any COVID curbsAfter the low King's Day celebrations in 2020 and 2021, citizens of the Netherlands will have a grand celebration on April 27 this year as ...
27 Apr, 2022, 08.10 PM IST
Forget autonomous cars, self-driving e-boats will sail on Amsterdam canalsIt is a 13-foot long electric boat powered by a battery.
03 Jun, 2021, 05.26 PM IST
Romantic getaways beckon: Canal tourism is the new favourite among couples this festive seasonCanal tourism is the new fad among travel enthusiasts.
17 Oct, 2019, 09.16 AM IST
- Damn! Amsterdam Has These Things?
As opposed to its image of a not so family destination, Amsterdam offers a variety of interesting places in the vicinity.
23 Mar, 2018, 02.53 PM IST
You were so wrong about Amsterdam till nowAs opposed to its image of a not so family destination, Amsterdam offers a variety of interesting places in the vicinity.
10 Nov, 2017, 12.41 PM IST
Make your Christmas offbeat with AmsterdamAmsterdam is certainly a good place to go for Canal Rides, Tulips and Museums, but there are other interesting places at the outskirts that...
27 Sep, 2017, 02.00 PM IST
Get swept up in the Dutch charm! Add Netherlands and Belgium on your bucket-list for an experience of a lifetimeCome back mesmerised by the sheer beauty of this part of the world.
18 May, 2017, 08.03 AM IST
An orange affair! Be there to celebrate King Williem-Alexander’s birthday in NetherlandsAll over Amsterdam, the bars and restaurants are open and the city is full of people dressed in orange having a ball.
02 Feb, 2017, 05.12 AM IST
Bollywood is a great influence, says Amsterdam's Mayor Eberhard van der LaanEberhard van der Laan, Mayor of Amsterdam, spoke to ET-Travel about what catches his eye in India and how Amsterdam can be a big draw for I...
02 Apr, 2015, 08.05 AM IST
This Christmas, meet Santa’s merry band and famous Black Peter in Amsterdam!Take a place atop some the city’s bridges to view fireworks. The most happening live music bars are Paradiso and Melkweg.
20 Dec, 2014, 04.42 PM IST
Dutch in talks to get Taj Hotel to check-in at AmsterdamTata Group is being wooed by Mayor of Amsterdam's tourism and business promotion outfit to set up the first Taj Hotel in Netherlands' capit...
01 Dec, 2013, 12.42 PM IST
- Travelling to Netherlands: The Dutch experience
Netherlands, a country that has shaped its own environment is a truly scenic, cosmopolitan destination. It is a treat for the aesthetics.
26 Apr, 2012, 05.15 AM IST
- Travelog: Canal Festival in Amsterdam, Sports by Changi
The 11th Canal Festival (Grachtenfestival) will be has begun in Amsterdam and will continue till August 23, 2009.
20 Aug, 2009, 04.35 AM IST
- Lowland high spots
Early morning programmes after a gruelling overnight flight that was over 8 hours long aren’t the best way to start a tour of any country.
10 May, 2007, 12.29 AM IST