The Red Light District is probably the most famous section of Amsterdam The windows in the area are filled with scantily-clad women and the streets are filled with drug dealers

If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam or just want to relive your last visit there, why not take a virtual trip courtesy of Google Street View For those of you who missed the memo, Google has dispatched the world’s biggest fleet of high-tech snoops into the world to snap one heck of a lot of pictures

Amsterdam is regarded by many as the city with the most intricate and efficient navigable waterways in the world It was once the financial hub for all of Europe but today is known more for its ‘tolerant’ character with regards to activities such as prostitution and cannabis

No visit to the Netherlands is complete without taking in Madurodam on the outskirts of The Hague Miss out anything else and it won’t matter because you’ll find it there, albeit on a scale of 1:25

Taking a canal cruise while in Amsterdam is one of those must do activities for any traveler visiting Holland It not only gives you the opportunity to see the city and pick out any interesting buildings and museums you may want to take a closer look at, but a canal cruise also allows you to sightsee while relaxing on the famous waterways of Amsterdam as your guide takes you through the city

A city steeped in cultural traditions that date back to its early beginnings as a fishing village, Amsterdam offers wonderful canal cruises Quite possibly Amsterdam’s most compelling attraction, the canals provide an easy way to see most of the city in a couple of hours