Leaving the curtains open and other quirks of being Dutch
You can explore Dutch-ness by studying old paintings, wandering cobbled streets and sitting in cafes, but actually trying to be Dutch is more difficult.
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Airport review: Surprising cultural attractions at busy European airport
Spacious and well organised, what Schiphol airport lacks in customer service and culinary highlights is made up for in efficiency and well-maintained facilities.
Book ahead to visit the new Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
The Anne Frank House museum has expanded so the more than a million visitors each year can dig deeper into this young girl's incredible story.
Best things to see and do in Amsterdam: Expert expat tips
For an up-close view of how the locals live, hire a canal boat.
Amsterdam remembers dark times under the Nazis
Today, 2 million tourists a year visit the hugely expanded Anne Frank Museum.
Why 2019 is 'The Year of Rembrandt'
Every Rembrandt site in Amsterdam will be well-booked during 2019.
The quaintest, quirkiest town in the Netherlands
It's everything you imagine about the Netherlands, gleaned from Dutch masters and the pictures on puzzle boxes.
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A country that is green in colour and mindset, where bikes rule the roads and classic windmills have propelled more modern green machines throughout Europe. Ditch the lycra and cruise its charming canal towns at a leisurely pace. Once you're done, head to the countryside to see rows of brightly coloured tulips that stretch for miles, covering the ground like a giant patchwork quilt.
