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Schiphol is the largest airport in the Netherlands, it is located just about 20 to 30 minutes from downtown Amsterdam, thanks to a great transportation system. Airport Schiphol has also been rewarded with several prices, currently it holds the title of 'best airport of Europe'. The airport also contains two shopping centres, one in the tax-free area, aswell as one in the public visitors area. Read more (0 comments)

Many people associate the medieval era with knights fighting against dragons to rescue a young maiden. In fact the mediaval era was just a long period of chaos, diseases and wars. Nevertheless Europe is still characterized by castles, citywalls and old tales of bravery. Some of which can be found a few miles east from Amsterdam, at the Muiderslot. A beautiful castle with surrounding lands. Read more (2 comments)

Without them Holland would still have been an area of lakes, with small rivers connecting them through swamps. Ever since they were built, the Dutch landscapes are dominated by them. Even in downtown Amsterdam many places still remind us of this 1000 year old landscape design. Indeed, Amsterdam isn't called Amsterdam without reason! Read more (4 comments)

About one hour by car or train from Amsterdam, you can visit a very long beach, which stretches along the Dutch coastline. On this coastline there are a few old fishing-villages, one of which is Zandvoort. Today Zandvoort is a tourist attraction for beach-loving travelers. Besides the beach itself, Zandvoort also offers a casino, a professional racing circuit, many beachclubs and of course the dunes that protect Holland against the Northsea. Read more (0 comments)