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Amsterdam brims with iconic sights, and walking and cycling along the canals are not only top experiences, but are also the best ways to get around. The city is home to numerous notable museums, many of which are conveniently gathered on the Museumplein. You can view some of the world’s great paintings at the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. More modern art and design are displayed at the Stedelijk Museum and new Moco Museum. The Anne Frank House, where you can visit the secret annex she and her family hid in during the Nazi occupation, is a moving experience. In the evening, peek into the Red Light District, one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods, then head to a café for a local beer.

S5, E3: Beyond the Canals: An Insider’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Real Neighborhoods

On this episode of Unpacked: Off the Tourist Trail, Blane Bachelor shares her insider tips on navigating overtourism, cycling like a local, and finding the city’s quieter, more authentic side.

March 17, 2026 03:32 PM

Journeys: Europe

Hike and Bike Along the Picturesque Rhine on This River Journey

Travel through the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland for local flavors, incredible history, and more along this legendary river

Sponsored by AmaWaterways

Travel Tales

S4, E9: Life Lessons From a Dutch Art Movement

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, AFAR contributing writer Chris Colin travels to the Netherlands in search of the art movement that sought to heal the world through geometry.

November 28, 2023 01:14 PM

Journeys: Cruise

Discover Rhine River History

October 24, 2022 10:13 AM

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Avalon Waterways

(Left) Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama City (Right) Maud Bailly

View From Afar

S1, E4: What If Luxury Hotels Listened More? This Accor CEO Proves It Changes Everything

On this episode of “View From AFAR,” hospitality CEO Maud Bailly redefines what it means to lead with empathy, style, and sustainability.

May 15, 2025 01:40 PM

A panoramic, high view of shade structures with thatched palm roofs on a thin peninsula of white sand surrounded by the ocean at Renaissance Island, Aruba.

Journeys: Food + Drink

Must-Try Restaurants in Aruba

From local seafood to Dutch-Caribbean fusion, this four-day travel itinerary covers it all.

Sponsored by Aruba Tourism Authority

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E20: It’s Time to Reclaim the “Tourist” Label

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, author and journalist Paige McClanahan shares what it takes to be a tourist who makes a positive impact on the places—and people— you visit.

September 5, 2024 03:08 AM

A young girl holds a seashell to her nose

Journeys: Europe

A Family Adventure in West Denmark

June 20, 2022 03:06 PM

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VisitDenmark

Journeys: Europe

Savor West Denmark and Its Foodie Wonders

June 20, 2022 02:53 PM

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VisitDenmark

<i>Braided Heritage</i>, the new book by culinary historian Jessica B. Harris.

Travel Tales

Wait, Coleslaw Is What? The Surprising Tales of Classic American Foods

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, Dr. Jessica B. Harris shares the strands that make up America’s culinary braid.

July 31, 2025 05:57 PM

Journeys: Europe

Immerse Yourself in West Denmark’s Wild Beauty and Outdoor Adventures

June 20, 2022 02:40 PM

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VisitDenmark

Hotels

Hotels and Accommodations by Destination

March 10, 2023 06:13 PM

A couple walk through a purple and orange glass walkway

Journeys: Europe

Discover West Denmark’s Everyday Wonders

June 20, 2022 02:28 PM

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VisitDenmark

Stone buildings with crosses and statues on top during a gloomy day.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E2: I Always Visit a Cemetery When I Travel—Here’s Why You Should, Too

On this episode of Unpacked, we dive into the benefits of tombstone tourism.

February 12, 2025 06:24 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E30: The 25 Most Exciting, Crowd-Free Places to Visit in 2025

On this episode of Unpacked, four editors reveal how they chose the best off-the-beaten-path destinations for this year’s “Where to Go in 2025” list.

November 18, 2024 10:29 AM

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