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The best places for partying in Europe

Monday 30 April 2012

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Besides wonderful cities, great landmarks, a terrific natural environment and (not always) excellent food, Europe boasts another record breaking win: Parties! Indeed, despite projecting a relatively reserved image to the world, Europe actually knows how to have fun.

Imagine: Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival

Tuesday 17 April 2012

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Dedicated to fantasy, horror, science fiction and animation films, the 28th edition of the Imagine Film Festival awaits you in Amsterdam from April 17 to 28, 2012. Over 15,000 film fans are expected this year. A great Film Festival, for film buffs and professionals alike, but also a scouting event to find and promote new talents and the site of three awards granted by a jury of experts and the public.

Another magic in Amsterdam: the art of street performing

Tuesday 10 April 2012

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We said it many times, but we will never be tired of it: Amsterdam is a terrific city. Among the most tourist-ridden cities in the world, with its well planned landscape and unique ambience, the Capital of Netherlands is always able to strike and surprise travellers with its excesses and creative proposals. One of the many things that make Amsterdam so interesting – weird enough, but maybe not, due to the place we are talking about – are definitely street performers.

Ready Steady… Pillow Fight Day 2012

Saturday 7 April 2012

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Have you ever heard of that phenomenon called flash mobbing? It involves crowds of people doing the same thing in the same place in a huge massive event that brings joy and fun to everyone. Now imagine millions of people contextually attending the same event throughout the world. Well, one of these events is going to happen at the right moment: on Saturday April 7th 2012, it will be time for Pillow Fight Day 2012, a massive… pillow fight in cities around the world!

Noteworthy airports in Europe! You can tell a good holiday from the airport!

Thursday 9 February 2012

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Airports are places in which we have to spend an inordinate amount of time, especially since security measures have been heightened to combat terrorism. Therefore, airport’s facilities become just as important as the flights we’re going to take. Well, what are the most noteworthy airports in Europe?

The Tattoo Museum: Amsterdam’s latest offbeat

Tuesday 31 January 2012

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Amsterdam! People ceaselessly talk about it, visit it, envy it, doom it. Yet this legendary place has always new surprises for us. Last fall, a museum opened with a focus on another topic that rarefied institutions generally avoid: welcome to theTattoo Museum, in Plantagebuurt district.

Travel destinations in Europe: new trends for 2012

Tuesday 10 January 2012

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Europe is pretty amusing, elegant and rich, from any point of view. All wonderful in their way, all interesting from different perspectives, but as it happens for the rest of the world, people usually follow trends also when travelling around Europe. So what are going to be our top European destinations for 2012?

Amsterdam on NYE, you just can’t fail to have fun

Thursday 29 December 2011

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Amsterdam in one of the most beautiful “small cities” in the world, partly due to the fact that its life and culture are characterized by the concept of tolerance and diversity. And while all seasons are great to visit Amsterdam, December is ideal, since the entire city sparkles like magic with colorful Christmas lights, adding the final touch with great celebrations on New Year’s Eve.

Three things you shouldn’t miss in Amsterdam

Monday 12 September 2011

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After the tour of the museums, however, and after a visit to Dam Square or to one (or more) of the traditional coffee shops in the city, do not miss this short list of attractions to make sure you have fully experienced the spirit of the Dutch capital: a stroll along the canals, the light district and the flower market!

Back to the Origins with the Amsterdam Root Festival – June 22nd to 26th, 2011

Tuesday 10 May 2011

From June 22 to 26, many concerts will take place at various locations in the city of Amsterdam, in addition to a major closing event in the open air of Oosterpark (Roots Open Air) with free admission. Performances will be divided across several podiums set up in the park, offering a great variety of music from around the world. The Amsterdam Roots Festival stands out for its ability to present artistic talents in a crossover between different cultures and styles.