Travel to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam SHIPPING QUARTER, CANAL RING WEST, AND THE JORDAAN Hotel Clemens, Raadhuisstr. 39 (624 60 89; www.clemenshotel.nl). A gem with renovated, elegant suites. Internet and safe in …
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Holiday in Rome
Holiday in Rome DESSERT AND COFFEE Cheap gelato is as plentiful on Roman streets as leather pants. Look for gelato with very muted (hence natural) colors. Coffee (espresso) is …
GENOA GENOVA
GENOA (GENOVA) Genoa (pop. 640,000), city of grit and grandeur, has little in common with its resort neighbors. A Ligurian will tell you, Si deve conosceria per amaria” (you …
HAARLEM
HAARLEM Haarlem’s narrow cobblestone streets, rippling canals, and fields of tulips make for a great escape from the urban frenzy of Amsterdam. Most visitors come to Haarlem (pop. 150,000) …
SIGHTS of ROME
SIGHTS of ROME Rome wasn’t built in a day, and it’s not likely that you’ll see any substantial portion of it in twenty-four hours, either. Ancient temples and forums, …
ROTTERDAM
ROTTERDAM The second-largest city in The Netherlands and the busiest port city in the world, Rotterdam (pop. 590,000) lacks the quaint, classic feel that characterizes much of The Netherlands. …
Travel to Netherlands
Travel to Netherlands WHEN TO GO The ideal time to visit is between mid-May and early October, when day temperatures are generally 20-31°C (70-80°F), with nights around 10-20°C (50-60°F). …
Travel to Lisbon
Travel to Lisbon ACCOMMODATIONS Several hotels are in the center of town on Avenida da Liberdade, while many convenient budget hostels are in Baixa along the Rossio and on …
Barcelona Map Tourist Attractions
Barcelona Map Tourist Attractions BARRI GOTIC Cafe de I’Opera, Las Ramblas 74 (933 17 75 85). M: Liceu. A drink here used to be a post-opera bourgeois tradition. Hot …
SPAIN ESPANA
SPAIN (ESPANA) Fiery flamenco dancers, noble bullfighters, and a rich history blending Christian and Islamic culture set Spain apart from the rest of Europe and draw almost 50 million …