Lonely Planet
Best Boutique Hotels in Europe: 15 Design-Forward Stays Worth the Trip
A villa in Italy, a mansion in Greece and a spa in Mallorca are among our picks of the best boutique hotels in Europe, with price guidance and booking tips.
Condé Nast Traveler
15 European Cities That Are at Their Most Magical in Winter
Trade your winter blues for mulled wine and snow-dusted canal houses.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Airports in the World for Art, According to the “Oscars of the Aviation Industry”
From Denver to Mumbai, these artsy airports show that beauty can still be found in the most stressful of places.
Condé Nast Traveler
This is Where Health Insurance Will Cost You the Most—and Least—Around the World
The SIP Health Cost Index ranks the average cost of private health insurance in 60 countries, including Singapore, Morocco, and Malta.
The Guardian
‘Vibrant, design-led and surprisingly green’: why the Dutch city of Eindhoven is perfect for a relaxed arty break
After electronics giant Philips left, the city reinvented itself as a multicultural hub for creativity and innovation, and the home of Dutch Design Week A baggily clad skateboarder’s wheels clatter across concrete floors, the noise bouncing off exposed pipes and iron girders. Vaulted skylights set in high ceilings illuminate the industrial space and its central kitchen, from which my main cours…
National Geographic
Where to Take a Day Trip From Amsterdam
Tens of millions of visitors throng the canal-ringed neighborhoods of Amsterdam every year, savoring meals at its Michelin-starred restaurants and soaking up the culture at its wo ...
Afar
Yayoi Kusama’s Final Major Exhibit Is Taking Place in Amsterdam
When Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died on August 14, she left behind a lasting legacy of bold, graphic, and interactive artworks. The last exhibition she worked on during her lifetime features more ...
Condé Nast Traveler
A Book Lover's Guide to the World's Most Literary Hotels
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Afar
AmEx Just Opened Its First Amsterdam Lounge With Heineken on Tap, Stroopwafels, and Delftware Details
The lounge is the first in Western Europe and only the third in all of Europe, joining existing Centurion lounges in London’s Heathrow and Stockholm.
Atlas Obscura
'Pyramide de Verlée' in Havelange, Belgium
Verlée is a small hamlet located an hour and a quarter's drive south-east of Brussels. Apart from a few limestone farmhouses, the village itself is small and of little interest. However, when leaving Verlée via the road to Petit Avin, visitors are surprised to discover a stone obelisk in the middle of the countryside. It stands on a ridge alongside the road. There are no nearby buildings and no…
National Geographic
We Took Our Kid to the Ends of the Earth. Here’s What It Taught Us.
A travel writer who’s taken her son everywhere, from a Zambian safari at age four to Antarctica at seven, shares the lessons that actually hold up.
Lonely Planet
Europe in Shoulder Season: 11 of the Best Cities to See This September and October
See the dreamy bits of Europe, without the crowds and intense heat, by visiting in September or October.
Condé Nast Traveler
Conan O'Brien on Taking His Travel Show to Mumbai, Manila, and Beyond
Conan O'Brien Must Go returns for its third season on August 21.
The Guardian
Katendrecht: Rotterdam’s sailors’ quarter reinvented as cultural hub
The regeneration of historic warehouses has transformed this former red-light district into one of the port city’s most vibrant areas A thin peninsula just south of Rotterdam’s centre, Katendrecht was once at the heart of the world’s busiest port, home to continental Europe’s first Chinatown and a lively sailors’ quarter. Its later reputation as a red light district has been shrugged off – part…
Atlas Obscura
19 Creepy Catacombs Around the World You Can Visit
Catacombs—underground rooms and tunnels used as cemeteries—date back to first-century Rome, but the most famous (and infamous) were created across Europe in the 17th century. Overcrowding in Paris’s more traditional burial spaces, as well as sanitation issues, led authorities to turn the miles of tunnels connecting quarries under the city into crypts. It’s believed that more than six million pe…
Condé Nast Traveler
A Dispatch From WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands' LGBTQ+ Haven
WorldPride Amsterdam marks 25 years of equal marriage with unforgettable WorldPride celebrations, combining dazzling parties, queer culture, and moving historical reflection.
nytimes.com
The New York Times
How Being Cool Is Making The Hague a Vacation Hot Spot
Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. But city leaders are wary of overcrowding.
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Smithsonian Magazine
A New Generation of Chefs Reimagines Indonesian Cuisine in the Netherlands to Tell the Stories of Its Origins
The shift reflects a larger cultural moment, with chefs asking whether the cuisine should remain tied to colonial nostalgia or evolve into a reflection of modern Indonesian identity
Atlas Obscura
These Five Unique Events Are Worth a Detour This Weekend
If you’re looking to liven up your weekend plans, we’ve got you covered, with unique event listings around the world. Find exciting events in Amsterdam , Berlin , Boston , Chicago , London , Los Angeles , New York City , Paris , Prague , Rome , San Francisco , Seattle , Tokyo , and Washington, D.C. In New York , you can dive into the world of thrift and vintage fashion at ThriftCon NYC , where…
Atlas Obscura
Find Something Fun and Unique to Do With Event Listings on Atlas Obscura
You can now find exciting and unique events around the world on Atlas Obscura in Amsterdam , Berlin , Boston , Chicago , London , Los Angeles , New York City , Paris , Prague , Rome , San Francisco , Seattle , Tokyo , and Washington, D.C. ! From quirky festivals and behind the scenes museum tours to food experiences, performances, lectures, and seasonal celebrations, AO’s new Events listings…
Condé Nast Traveler
World Pride 2026 Is Heading to Amsterdam: Here's What to Know About the Dutch Host City
Twenty-six years after the first World Pride in Rome, it's headed to the Netherlands for a multi-week spectacular—here's everything you need to know ahead of time.
Atlas Obscura
These Five Fun Events Are Worth a Detour
If you’re looking to liven up your weekend plans, we’ve got you covered, with unique event listings around the world. Find more exciting events in Amsterdam , Berlin , Boston , Chicago , London , Los Angeles , New York City , Paris , Prague , Rome , San Francisco , Seattle , Tokyo , and Washington, D.C. Flevopark becomes an unlikely stage for the unconventional when No Art Festival takes over t…
National Geographic
Why urban safaris are on the rise and where to try one
As cities become greener and wildlife returns, travellers are swapping traditional game drives for a new kind of safari closer to home.
Condé Nast Traveler
These 16 Affordable Hotels in Europe Are Buzzy, Beautiful, and Under $300 a Night
From boutique city breaks to seaside stays, these are the budget-friendly gems to know about in Europe.
Atlas Obscura
The Canal Vulva (Kutkunst) in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Street art is ubiquitous in Rotterdam, coming in all shapes and sizes, covering a vast array of topics in its own unique way. The canal vulva is one such piece that has fascinated passersby for over a decade. Not much is known about this piece, apart from the fact that it is a female reproductive organ that was fastened to the wall close to some space invader mosaics. Locals call it 'Kutkunst'…
Atlas Obscura
Monument to the Hippies in Ibiza, Spain
This sculpture by Ció Abellí shows a father, with long hair and a typical hippie appearance. He walks with his little daughter who looks the same way. At their feet is a world map with the places in the world where the hippie communities were concentrated: San Francisco, Amsterdam, Kathmandu, Goa, and Ibiza. The monument pays tribute to the hippie movement that has played an important role in t…
Lonely Planet
22 things to know before visiting Amsterdam
Plan your time in Amsterdam with this guide to transport, etiquette and health and safety.
The Guardian
Watersports, biking and island escapes: readers’ favourite family holidays
From boat trips on Lake Garda to zip-wiring in Wales, you share your favourite family-friendly breaks in Europe • Tell us about a glamorous seaside hotel that didn’t break the bank? The best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Lake Garda gave us one of the most memorable and unexpected family holidays yet. We hired a car and headed from Milan to Unesco-listed Peschiera del Garda and the family-focu…
Condé Nast Traveler
27 Adult Spring Break Destinations That Might Surprise You
Off-peak destinations with mild weather and fewer crowds, from Antigua to Holland.
The New York Times
Visiting Leiden, Canals and Charm Without the Crowds of Amsterdam
Leiden, a city whose university is often called the Oxford of the Netherlands, features museums, gardens, murals and plenty of ways to stretch your mind.
Condé Nast Traveler
My Favorite Airbnb: A Stylish Studio in Amsterdam’s Jordaan District
A chic flat in the Jordaan District near top-rated restaurants, local shops, and famous markets.
National Geographic
Cafe culture: celebrating 20 of Europe's greatest cafes
Cafes are part of the fabric of European culture. For centuries they’ve been where political rebellions have started, and where writers, artists and other great thinkers have exchanged ideas. The ...