Amsterdam is a web of canals – the city itself is about 20% water – which can pose difficult to maneuver. At the center of the city is an area called Centrum, in which the Royal Palace of ...

The biggest part of Amsterdam’s charm comes from its tree lined canals that helped put the city on the map. A canal ride, though, can seem a little cheesy if not thought through well enough.

Amsterdam, founded in the mid-13 th century, refers to the damming of the Amstel River. Its waterways made it a major port city in the Netherlands, and its canals have been drawing attention ever ...

The picturesque city centre, with its museums, galleries and network of Unesco-preserved 17th-century canals, is an obvious draw. But, off the regular tourist track, in Amsterdam's vibrant ...