Since I moved to Amsterdam from Berlin with my family in 2022, the Dutch capital, like other popular European hubs, has leaned hard into anti-overtourism measures. Among them: bans against new hotel ...

Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam in this nearby city, boasting stunning canals, a charming town square, a ...

Located southwest of the city center, Vondelpark is the favorite leafy retreat of just about everyone. Not only is it the largest city park in Amsterdam, but it's also one of the most revered in all ...

At 11am on a Wednesday morning in Amsterdam’s Oudezijds Voorburgwal, the beer is already flowing. The weather in the heart of the city’s Red Light District is chilly and overcast, but that hasn’t ...

When international tourists finally return to the canal-lined historic streets of Amsterdam, one of the city’s main travel attractions might be off limits. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has proposed a ...

— This post is part of BikePortland Staff Writer Taylor Griggs’ trip through Europe. See previous dispatches here. They told me they were fining me for riding my bike illegally. People who visit ...

Amsterdam’s city council has approved a proposal banning “polluting” cruise ships as part of the city’s latest move to clamp down on overtourism. A spokesperson for Amsterdam Deputy Mayor Hester van ...

Cities and countries across Europe have introduced visitor taxes as they battle the return of mass tourism following the pandemic. The extra fees can mean increasing the cost of your holiday by ...

I live in Groningen and recommend it to visitors. It's a great town in The Netherlands two hours from Amsterdam, which can be touristy and expensive.