January 31, 2012
Walk It Out: Amsterdam Style
There are few better ways to explore a new city than on your own two feet.
But there is only so much information and culture you can glean from walking around with the latest guide book in your hands. Why not learn the lay of the land from a local, an expert? Try taking a walking tour. Read more »
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January 4, 2012
Photo of the Week: Tulips
They say “April showers bring May flowers.” In Holland, April showers bring zillions of beautiful, bold tulips. Read more »
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January 2, 2012
Crash Course in Amsterdam Bike Safety: Top 5 Tips
Amsterdam gives the phrase “look both ways before you cross the street” a whole new meaning. For many travelers, it takes a near-death experience and a serious adrenaline rush as you come within inches of colliding with a quickly pedaling biker to realize how important this is. Biking is a way of life in Amsterdam. In a city where there are more bikes than people, bike safety (and pedestrian safety) is not something to take lightly. Two-lane bike paths are painted onto the sides of most larger streets and are always busy with a steady flow of bikers. They move fast, and don’t slow down for the spacey tourist. Watch out and be safe. Read more »
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December 7, 2011
AMS Schiphol: Celebrate the Arts Between Flights
The spirit and culture of Amsterdam hits you as soon as you step off the plane at the AMS Schiphol Airport. Tulips are on display at the flower shop and wooden shoes are for sale at every corner. The Port of Portland is proud to offer nonstop Delta flights from PDX to AMS Schiphol. The next time you’re passing through the AMS Schiphol Airport, put down your crossword puzzle, take out your earphones and do some exploring.This isn’t just any old airport. AMS was recently noted in National Geographic’s list of the best airports worldwide. AMS was specifically noted for its fine art exhibits and new library. Read more »
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December 2, 2011
Top 3 Christmas Markets near Amsterdam
While you might be drawn to Europe when the weather is warmer, exploring Europe during the wintertime is a uniquely magical experience. There is something about the holidays in Europe that is unlike anywhere else on Earth. One of the most festive, spectacular winter experiences in Europe is the Christmas markets. If you’re hopping on a nonstop Delta flight from PDX to Amsterdam this winter, here are three magical Christmas markets nearby that you should be sure to visit: Read more »
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November 18, 2011
‘Tis the Season in Holland
Bundle up, folks! Grab your coats, hats and scarves because it’s wintertime in Holland. Grab some chocolademelk (Dutch hot chocolate) and warm poffertjes and enjoy these postcard perfect photos of winter in Holland. ‘Tis the season! How will you be celebrating the holidays this year? Read more »
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October 17, 2011
EuropeanWinterness Week 1: Amsterdam
Every week of EuropeanWinterness, we are highlighting one great European city to visit this winter. Enter daily to win weekly prizes inspired by these cities.
Where can you find thousands of bicycles, delicious waffles and tulips as far as the eye can see? That’s right, Amsterdam. The city and its surrounding areas come alive during the wintertime and into the spring with some of Holland’s most famous attractions. Read more »
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October 13, 2011
Embrace Your EuropeanWinterness!
It’s time to embrace your EuropeanWinterness! Starting Friday, October 14th until mid-November, you can enter daily to win European prizes representing four incredible European cities to visit this winter. Winners are chosen weekly. The grand prize winner will enjoy a EuropeanWinterness vacation for two on a nonstop Delta flight from PDX to Amsterdam, plus a $3,000 lodging and ground transportation voucher! Enter by going to http://europeanwinterness.com/ and clicking the “Enter Daily” button.
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October 11, 2011
Julee’s Tour de Europe
In America, you can hop in a car in Portland and drive three hours and be in Seattle. In Europe, you can hop on a train in Paris and in three hours, you will be immersed in a completely new country with a new language, aesthetic and culture. Take advantage of close proximity while you travel in Europe. Our Cross the Word to Cross the Word contest winner, Julee, did just that. She has just returned from her European adventure. She explored four different countries and even made a stop in London to take a picture with the Queen! Below is her first hand account of every step of her European adventure. Read more »
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September 27, 2011
Land in Amsterdam and Hop Aboard!
The best part about the Delta nonstop flight from PDX to Amsterdam is that you only need to go through one flying experience to land in a world of European discovery. Next time you are planning a vacation to Europe, consider traveling onwards by train. Surprisingly, traveling from Amsterdam to places as far off as Berlin and Zurich are quicker by train than by plane, once you add in all of the airport time before and after your flight. Here’s a quick guide to train travel from Amsterdam to key locations in North Western Europe. Read more »