ACRA offers a retreat from flashing neon lights, snack-bar queues, and the hordes around Central Station From the traditional bruin cafés still firmly rooted in once-working-class Jordaan to the ...

Amsterdam is often associated with rowdy visitors, crowded tourist attractions and billowing pot smoke. But the Dutch city, with its rich history, culture and culinary scene, is far more nuanced than ...

Amsterdam is a city like no other. It’s brimming with culture, art and history, boasting an array of museums, music venues and, of course, bars. These bars have a long history within the city, with ...

Contrary to a story in the Dec. 17 Travel section, the Netherlands Board of Tourism does not provide information on Amsterdam "coffee shops" selling marijuana. The Netherlands Embassy (202-244-5300, ...

Once crowded by too many tourists, the canals of Amsterdam continue to stand empty, even as the Netherlands eases travel restrictions. The infamous Red Light District is also mostly deserted. The ...

What if the glittery universe of Amsterdam's coffee houses concealed more mysteries than simply fragrant blends and bright lights?

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