European tourism

The town frozen in time that’s 20 minutes from Amsterdam | Travel News | Travel

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The town frozen in time that’s 20 minutes from Amsterdam | Travel News | Travel

If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam then look no further than this tiny European town just a short 20 minutes away. Renowned for its collection of historic windmills and wooden houses, Zaanse Schans is a scenic neighbourhood in the Dutch town of Zaandam. This windmill village on the Zaan … Read more

From Amsterdam to Vienna, the fight against overtourism in Europe is being stepped up

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From Amsterdam to Vienna, the fight against overtourism in Europe is being stepped up

Venice has also introduced a tax for overnight visitors. In the Netherlands, Amsterdam has long been trying to clean up a reputation for rowdy stag parties, drugs and sex that has been partly blamed on an influx of around 20 million visitors a year. Crowds of tourists on a street in Amsterdam, which has implemented … Read more