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Music and Concerts in Amsterdam

A Guide to Amsterdam's Music and Concert Scene

Music and Concerts in Amsterdam

Arts and Culture

From summer to autumn, Amsterdam plays host to a range of music and dance festivals.

Amsterdam is a music-lover’s delight, and residents and tourists alike flock to famous venues where music from all eras, genres and styles awaits them. Looking to party till sunrise, sample a completely new rhythm, or bond with a Dutch stranger without... more »

Inspiration

The Ultimate Budget Guide to Raja Ampat

The Ultimate Budget Guide to Raja Ampat

Resting under the dappled shade of a solitary tree looking out over one of the most breathtaking vistas I had ever laid eyes on, I felt completely relaxed. So this is Raja Ampat, I told myself. I greedily drank in the panoramic view before me; the large sheltered bay of Wayag Island surrounded by a ring of jagged inky black cliffs that rose hundreds of feet out of the crystal clear turquoise... more »

Family Fun

Queenstown's Festival Of Chills And Thrills

Queenstown's Festival Of Chills And Thrills

Right now, there are scores of workers across the globe staring vacantly out of their office windows, oblivious to the drool dripping down their tie, breathing heavily as they absently give in to their... more »

Adventure

Garuda Indonesia World Photo Contest 2013

Garuda Indonesia World Photo Contest 2013

The National Airline, Garuda Indonesia, is running an international photographic competition, with prizes worth IDR100,000,000 ($10,000) including round-trip air tickets. Finalists will meet up in Medan, North... more »

Sports

Ben Lomond National Park 

Ben Lomond National Park 

Shoop, Shoop, Shoop: Tassie’s Premier Alpine Resort When the temperature starts to drop off, many boardie-wearing, beach-loving Taswegians start to take... more »

Seasonal Celebrations

Bank holidays in Marbella

Bank holidays in Marbella

Marbella is one of the best places to spend a bank holiday. Three or four days in the sun, that can be full of parties, or a time to chill out and spend time... more »

Interviews

Spotlight on... Alonna Shaw

Spotlight on... Alonna Shaw

Main photo: Alonna Shaw sitting on steps of overwater house, Bora Bora, 1999 (Credit: Alonna Shaw)   Novelist, actress and model Alonna Shaw has etched up an impressive CV since her career began aged just 15. Highlights range from modelling on the pristine beach of Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas and runway for Royals in London to doing a scene with Dick Van Dyke on Diagnosis Murder and playing... more »

Food and Drink

Rajasthan's Top 10 Summer Drinks

Rajasthan's Top 10 Summer Drinks

Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer. The summer is truly here in Rajasthan; a time when the state reels under the scorching sun with temperatures hovering between 40-45 degrees Celsius.  It is... more »

Retreats and Relaxation

Bali Guide is 2013 Travel Photographer of the Year

Bali Guide is 2013 Travel Photographer of the Year

Michael Doliveck, photography professor and tour guide on Bali, won the 2013 Travel Photographer of the Year from the New York Travel Writers Society. His representations of local cultures and stunning scenery... more »

Hot List

Fremantle to Bali Race & Rally

Fremantle to Bali Race & Rally

Breaking the record for the Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally, Super Sled enjoyed perfect conditions overnight and at 6am today, making her... more »

Mini Break

The Great Singapore Sale 2013

The Great Singapore Sale 2013

In a country where dining and shopping are almost religious experiences, the Great Singapore Sale is one of the most anticipated shopping experience in the... more »

Editorial

Algarve Wedding Showcase by Algarve Events

Algarve Wedding Showcase by Algarve Events

If your wedding day should be a dream day, then it deserves a dream location. The Algarve is increasingly popular as a wedding destination for brides and grooms from Northern climes.  The (almost) certainty of sunshine and the spectacular and romantic venues are huge attractions. Now, Algarve Events, the leading event organizers and wedding planners in the region, are offering couples the chance... more »

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