“On Sunday 12 February 2023 I set off from home to Manchester airport for the holiday of a lifetime,” says Valerie Coleshaw. “On Monday, April 13, I was home with no breakfast, no luggage, and in complete despair.” Miss Coleshaw, from Bolton, lost her £11,000 Antarctica cruise with Hurtigruten (now HX) after cabin crew on… Read More »
The launch of an online ‘test’ aims to reveal whether your Amsterdam plans comply with the latest rule changes (Bloomberg, via Getty Images) Was it stroopwafels, delicious Dutch syrup sandwiched between thin waffles, or cocaine that I wanted to consume in large quantities in Amsterdam? One of these hasn’t sparked even the slightest interest from… Read More »
Amsterdam is a popular destination for bachelorette parties – Alamy The tourism authority in Amsterdam has been accused of hypocrisy and lazy stereotypes in its latest campaign to discourage British stag groups from visiting the city. The new campaign, published on a website called “Amsterdam Rules” and currently only shown to visitors from the UK,… Read More »
Dutch National Holocaust Museum opened last week – MEREL TUK On a lively street in Amsterdam Oost, one of the hippest districts of the city, are two buildings that were the scene of one of the biggest escapes of the Second World War. On one side of the street is a former teacher training college.… Read More »
Vondelpark is full of woodlands, formal gardens, lawns and lakes – Getty A trip to Amsterdam doesn’t need to put a strain on your wallet; The city is full of great things to do for free. From spending time in a secret garden and strolling along boat-filled canals to exploring Amsterdam’s trendiest district, you can… Read More »
Graffiti in Barcelona’s Old Town tells tourists to stay away – NurPhoto/Getty For years, governments and city authorities have been taking measures to control tourism, from regulating cruise ships to restricting short-term rentals, but now it seems locals are taking matters into their own hands. All over Europe, fingers are pressing on spray paint nozzles,… Read More »