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September 21, 2011
Video: Journey to Amsterdam and Paris
Earlier this year, I Fly Nonstop invited you to participate in the Cross the Word to Cross the World contest. Two lucky winners received a free trip to Amsterdam. Our first winner, Barbara, has recently returned and has shared her experience with us through a video. Read more »
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August 17, 2011
Our Winner, Barbara’s Trip to Amsterdam and Paris
One of our Cross the World to Cross the World winners, Barbara has recently returned from an exciting trip to Amsterdam and its surrounding areas with her sister and daughter. Barbara explored to the fullest and spent days biking around the beautiful countryside to neighboring towns and trying new, delicious foods. After exploring Amsterdam and its neighboring towns, Barbara trekked on to visit Paris. Read more »
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August 10, 2011
5 Reasons to Travel in the Off-Season
It’s summertime! School is out, the sun is shining, and most of us are more than ready for a vacation. We save up all of our vacation time, rally up the kids, and plan a summer getaway for the family.We’ll be honest, it’s nice to be able to pack light and explore a new place in shorts and a t-shirt. But sometimes, the massive crowds of fellow tourists and expensive high-season plane tickets take some of the fun out of it. Read more »
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July 26, 2011
Plank Your Way Across the World
Picture this: you are walking down a crowded city street in Portland, Oregon. You suddenly experience a moment of pure and utter confusion as you come across a strange spectacle before you. A woman is lying face down, balancing on a bike rack, muscles flexed and stiff as a board, toes pointed, a blank expression on her face, as a friend photographs her. After the photograph is taken, the woman jumps off, high-fives her friend and starts discussing their plans to post the photo to Facebook. You have just witnessed a curious social phenomenon known as “planking”. Read more »
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July 20, 2011
Don’t Walk the Streets, Run the Streets! Explore by Marathon.
Many avid travelers know that one of the best ways to explore a new place is on their own two feet. Kick that idea up a notch and consider exploring a new country by running on your own two feet. For travelers who are exercise enthusiasts, one of the most rewarding and gratifying ways to see a new destination is to run a marathon in a foreign place. Portland, Amsterdam and Tokyo are all home to some of the most popular and well-known marathons worldwide. Even if you’re not a marathon runner, watching comfortably from the sidelines and cheering on the athletes can be exciting also.
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July 6, 2011
Photo Diary: Best Day Trips from Amsterdam
Amsterdam has enough excitement for a lifetime, but sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city. Consider expanding your horizons next time you are visiting Holland’s great capital and explore a few nearby towns that are only a short train ride away. These three towns will allow you to experience some of the cultural history that makes Holland incredible. Don’t nap for too long on the train, because along the trip you can see some beautiful sights! Make the most of your time in Holland and explore Delft, Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Read more »
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June 24, 2011
Contest Winner, Barbara Jets Off to Amsterdam!
Earlier this year, two lucky crossword enthusiasts won big in our Cross the Word to Cross the World contest. The two winners won a trip to Amsterdam after completing a difficult crossword puzzle. Barbara, our first lucky winner, is heading to Amsterdam shortly, and with an exciting vacation planned, she was kind enough to share some of her itinerary highlights with us: Read more »
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June 16, 2011
Cool Globes Exhibit Comes to Amsterdam
A very exciting outdoor art exhibit is gracing Amsterdam with it’s presence this summer. The “Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet” public exhibit has spent the last several years on tour across the world after its debut in Chicago. Stops along the way included LA, San Francisco, Marseilles, Copenhagen and Geneva. Over fifty large, detailed globes designed by artists all across the world will stand on display in the West District of Amsterdam (Westergasfabriek) from June 7th to September 25th this year.
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June 14, 2011
Dance Across Oceans
Whether you like to tango, swing dance, salsa, waltz or just let loose freestyle on the dance floor, there is a little something for everyone both in Portland and across the pond. Several dance festivals, performances and groups are hitting the stage this year, and should make it to your calendar. If you’re in the mood to be amazed, inspired, or even shake a tail feather yourself, check out what 2011 has in store for you. Read more »
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May 27, 2011
Photo Diary: Memorials
Memorial Day is a time to remember fallen heroes who defended their country — a tradition that is not unique to the United States. In Amsterdam, residents gather to remember those lost in World War II on May 4 for Dodenherdenking. Read more »