How readers gotpieces of thewall Nov 7, 2009
On my train to Amsterdam I realized I had left my rocks on the station platform, so in the middle of the night I got off at a deserted station, waited hours for the next train back, and went back to Berlin. The rocks were gone so I had to smash away more pieces. (MSNBC -- International)
Unilever reports 36% fall in Q3 profit Nov 5, 2009
AMSTERDAM: Unilever NV, the maker of Dove soaps and Ben 's ice cream, says its profit fell 36 percent in the third quarter, due mostly to the sale of operations a year ago. The company has reported net profit of euro1. (India Times)
Holland America Line's 2011 Grand Voyages Set to Explore Seven Continents, 65 Countries Nov 5, 2009
SEATTLE, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's ms Amsterdam and the line's Elegant Explorer, ms Prinsendam, will each sail two spectacular Grand Voyages in 2011 ... Built for world cruising, Amsterdam will sail a 110-day Grand World Voyage in January and a 70-day Grand Asia & Australia Voyage in the fall ... Amsterdam rings in 2011 with its sixth Grand World Voyage. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Travel briefs Nov 4, 2009
BOISE, Idaho (AP) A human rights memorial in Idaho's capital city will receive a sapling grafted from the chestnut tree that grew outside the secret annex in Amsterdam where Holocaust victim Anne Frank hid from the Nazis ... The Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam, in cooperation with the Anne Frank Center USA in New York, took applications from dozens of U.S. institutions interested in getting a sapling from the 150-year-old chestnut tree ... Amy Herzfeld, executive director of the Idaho Human... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
ms Rotterdam's 2010 Alaskan Explorer Cruises Highlight Hubbard Glacier Oct 28, 2009
A 15th ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, is scheduled to join the fleet in 2010. World's Leading Cruise Lines. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ban alcohol on board? Oct 27, 2009
Sandra Langer explains why: On a recent trip from Amsterdam to New York, she watched a good number of her fellow passengers get hammered ... Never again will I take a connecting flight through Amsterdam, she says. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New alliance, with tradeoffs Oct 27, 2009
Gagnon said KLM's hub at Amsterdam provides strong connections for passengers arriving from the United States on Continental. Tim Winship, whose Smartertravel. (Albany Times Union)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Oct 27, 2009
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Christmas shoppers in Europe won't be asking Santa for a Segway Human Transporter this holiday season. While it may be a revolutionary gizmo, the two-wheeled scooter also appears to be illegal in most of Europe. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
ING to split in two, launch rights issue Oct 26, 2009
AMSTERDAM: Dutch bancassurer ING Groep NV on Monday said it would split itself in two, pay back 50 percent of its aid from the Dutch state early and launch a 7. 5 billion euro rights issue. (India Times)
Brussels: Europe's great secret Oct 25, 2009
It may be easy to skip as you zip from Amsterdam to Paris by train, but its rich brew of food and culture pleasantly surprises those who stop. Its magnificent grand square, rightly named La Grand Place, alone makes a visit worthwhile. (CNN -- International)
Southwest To Offer Service From Bradley To Denver Oct 24, 2009
Northwest later said it would resume its Amsterdam flight, but the airline's new owner, Delta, decided against it. Delta also cut its Bradley- Los Angeles route, citing high fuel costs. (FOX61, CT)
New moon rising Oct 23, 2009
Amsterdam sold out in nine minutes but I was asking: 'How's Adelaide going. he says, referring to poor sales last month for a show in the city of churches. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bradley Airport To Announce New Long-haul Service Oct 23, 2009
Northwest Airlines' nonstop service to Amsterdam ended last fall as fuel prices soared, even though the flights often were more than 85 percent full during peak summer travel months. More than 6. (FOX61, CT)
Thanksgiving travel options by the numbers Oct 22, 2009
In this April 30, 2009 file photo, an eastbound Amtrak train rolls through Amsterdam, N.Y. Holiday surcharges. Bag fees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Nieves Named Northeast-10 Player Of The Week; Tewarie Garners Freshman Of The Week Oct 21, 2009
Adelphi University senior (Bogota, Columbia) and freshman (Amsterdam, Netherlands) were named Northeast-10 Conference Player and Freshman of the Week, respectively, it was announced Tuesday. Nieves collected two wins #1 singles as well as two wins at #1 doubles in back-to-back 9-0 shutout victories over Franklin Pierce University and Saint Anselm College this past weekend. (Aupanthers.com)
Delta expanding flights at Wash.'s Sea-Tac Airport Oct 21, 2009
Delta is adding nonstop routes next summer to Beijing and Osaka and expanding nonstop flights to Amsterdam. The flights will be timed to connect with Alaska Airlines flights at Sea-Tac. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
MSC Cruises Offers 'Best Fare, Best Room' Rates on 2010 Europe Summer Sailings Oct 20, 2009
MSC Opera: 10-night Dover to Venice, from $949; 11-night from Amsterdam, Dover or roundtrip from Venice, from $1,049. MSC Melody: 11-night roundtrip from Genoa or Civitavecchia, from $999. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What's coming next week in travel Oct 17, 2009
WLT-AMSTERDAM:DE-Three faces of Amsterdam: City of hash and hookers retains its culture and Old World charm. 1600 by Ellen Creager. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Introducing ms Nieuw Amsterdam Microsite Oct 14, 2009
SEATTLE, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Now cruisers can explore Holland America Line's newest ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, through an exciting new microsite located on in the Quick Links area of the homepage ... "We look forward with great anticipation to the launch of this beautiful ship next July. Until then, this new site allows us to share all the wonderful details with cruisers who are anxious to experience the Nieuw Amsterdam." ... When first arriving at the page, a vibrant animated invitation to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holland America Line's Volendam Returns to Asia and Down Under in 2011 With a Widespread Array of Itineraries - Including the Great Barrier Reef Oct 13, 2009
A 15th ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, is scheduled to join the fleet in July 2010. Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, teens-only activity areas and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beyond Germany, the worlds top beer gardens Oct 10, 2009
From an edgy crowd in Amsterdam to a wholesome family ambience in Berlin, beer gardens cater to as many types of people as there are pork dishes in Germany. Sustenance. (MSNBC -- Travel)
BA offers $40 round-trip US-India fare by mistake Oct 10, 2009
But now gulf carriers such as Qatar Airways and Emirates are muscling into the market, enticing Indian flyers to fly through the Doha and Dubai, instead of through London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt etc. Commencing Sunday, Qatar Airways will begin a direct service four times a week from its Doha base to Amritsar, allowing a wide base of Sikhs/Punjabi diaspora in North America (where it flies direct to Washington DC, Houston/Dallas among other cities), Europe, Africa and the Gulf/West Asia... (India Times, India)
Check out the Chunnel for low-hassle travel Oct 9, 2009
In December, a high-speed connection between Brussels and Amsterdam opens, cutting the journey from London to Amsterdam by an hour. In January, Eurostar's monopoly on using the Chunnel -- the tunnel beneath the English Channel -- expires. (CNN)
Cheaper business airfares still a tough sell in today's economy Oct 9, 2009
From New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta, business-class tickets on all airlines are about 35% cheaper to Amsterdam and 25% cheaper to Tokyo. Korean Air slashed its price the most from $8,800 last October to $4,609 this month between Los Angeles and Tokyo. (USA Today -- Money)
Anthropologie buyer looks for global style on the Sundance Channel in Man Shops Globe' Oct 6, 2009
In the next three months, Keith Johnson plans to visit England, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Scotland, Morocco, Laos, Thailand and Australia. As the buyer-at-large for Anthropologie - and the Man in the Sundance Channel's new "Man Shops Globe," premiering Wednesday - Johnson purchases vintage items, antiques and one-of-a-kind pieces, and commissions pieces from artists and craftsmen around the world. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
German students return for 20th year Oct 4, 2009
When WHS students travel to Germany, they are taken to Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris. The host schools pay for these trips the visiting students take, as Abuhl thinks the groups experience a comfortable amount of things to do. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Rhine Water Levels to Fall Further Next Week, Raising Barge Freight Rates Oct 3, 2009
Rates for transporting products from the Rotterdam- Amsterdam area, Europes oil-trading hub, to the German town of Duisburg rose 20 percent this week to 12. 25 euros a ton ($18) yesterday from 10. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Europe dominates list of top pickpocket traps Oct 3, 2009
Amsterdam, NetherlandsDon't be too taken in by the canals and the friendly, laid-back atmosphere pickpockets have been known to take advantage of countless tourists in this enchanting city. 9. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cleveland museum showcases Gauguin in Paris Oct 2, 2009
The "exhibition about an exhibition" runs from Oct. 4 through Jan. 18 and then goes to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. It includes works on view by Louis Anquetin, Emile Bernard, Charles Laval and Emile Schuffenecker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Delta direct a success Oct 1, 2009
Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 355 destinations in 64 countries and serve more than 170 million passengers each year. Delta is part of the SkyTeam alliance. (iAfrica.com)
Sleeping Around for Free? Oct 1, 2009
For six of the years he lived in Amsterdam and Dubai, corporate executive Michael Flink hosted more than two dozen travelers, some of them couples. For me it was a way to meet different people, from all walks of life and all cultures. (Fox News)
Baggage fees join your overseas flights Sep 30, 2009
After getting off a flight from Amsterdam for this year's trip, Jerry White said they'll be even choosier about which airlines they fly if the U.S. carriers expand baggage fees to more international flights. "We hate to fly the ones that only allow one bag," Lori White said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Portland tries to save airport's 'international' status Sep 30, 2009
And now, flights to Tokyo and Amsterdam are in jeopardy. Portland Mayor Sam Adams is pushing for a $300,000 donation to Delta Airlines to help convince it to keep alive the remaining international flights. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
A 'comfortable' Ellen Page rolls back into stardom with 'Whip It' Sep 30, 2009
The two traveled to Amsterdam together after wrapping Whip It, and Shawkat recently visited Page in Paris while she was shooting the drama Inception. Aside from being travel companions, they are writing partners who are crafting a comedy. (USA Today -- Life)
Rhine Barge Rates for Oil Products Climb on Lower Than Usual Water Levels Sep 26, 2009
The cost of transporting gasoil to Duisburg in Germany from the Dutch ports of Rotterdam or Amsterdam rose 21 percent to 8. 5 euros a ton yesterday, according to data from PJK International BV on Bloomberg. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Marshfield High grad Summers receives Fulbright scholarship Sep 25, 2009
The fact that Summers will be studying under Gustavo Nunez, principal bassoonist with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, may help make her dream of playing in a professional orchestra come true. According to Summers, Nunez, who holds a professorship at the academy, is known as one of the best bassoonists in the world. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Rawlings' Address At African House Sep 25, 2009
I recently had a meeting with the Chairman of the Labour Party of Holland (PVDA) in Amsterdam and in the course of the discussion; she said I cannot imagine myself living without democracy. The statement by this noble woman is very profound, very true and yet eluding many nations. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Holiday cruise on Rhine River from $1,214 Sep 25, 2009
The Viking Helvetia sets sail from Amsterdam on Nov. 22, includes nine guided tours, and will take you to two exciting countries. The first port of call is Cologne, a cultural hub of the Rhineland. (MSNBC -- Travel)
There's money in Mao Sep 24, 2009
"Sell them in Amsterdam, and also use them for wallpaper," he said smiling. He also showed me a nicely bound collection of Mao's selected poems that he picked up for $3, a gift for a friend back home. (iAfrica.com)
Destinations for like-minded travelers Sep 20, 2009
I had to keep zooming in to find specific cities or destinations, whether they were small, like Italy's Cinque Terre, or well-known, such as Amsterdam. That made the rating process slow and annoying. (Montana Standard, MT)
The new face of Ghana's airliner Sep 19, 2009
The Sales and Marketing Manager announced that the Airline had bus services in Dsseldorf and other parts of Europe including Hamburg and Amsterdam to facilitate the travelling of passengers from these areas to Ghana. He mentioned that GIA had agreed with other European Airlines to carry passengers to other destinations where the Airline was not operating. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
European Christmas markets cruise Sep 18, 2009
The real deal: Sail round-trip from Dover, England, with stops in Copenhagen, Denmark, Hamburg, Germany, and Amsterdam, Netherlands; seven nights' accommodations in an ocean-view cabin aboard the 1,350-passenger ; all meals and snacks; and onboard entertainment, for $988 per person including all taxes and fees. When: Dec. 12. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Brugge test for Donetsk Sep 17, 2009
Four-time European Cup champions Ajax Amsterdam welcome Romanian club FC Timisoara and two-time winners Benfica, who have added former Real Madrid players Javier Saviola and Javier Garcia to their line-up, face Belarussian team BATE Borisov in Lisbon. Of the other former European Cup winners, PSV Eindhoven go to Sparta Prague, Celtic visit Hapoel Tel-Aviv, Hamburg travel to Rapid Vienna and Steaua Bucharest host Moldovan club FC Sheriff. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Teacher and traveler has shown students the world Sep 17, 2009
She is planning to take a group from Billerica to London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam this coming February for nine days. She plans on being a substitute teacher in Billerica in the future as well as taking students on more worldly travels. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Small Airports Vital to European Regions Sep 15, 2009
The Flevoland region hopes to get approval from the Hague to develop a regional airport for low-cost flights in Lelystad, which would also take over some of the traffic from the congested Schiphol airport near Amsterdam. Passengers would need around 40 minutes by train to reach Amsterdam from Lelystad. (BusinessWeek)
Cheap Flights to Prague from the UK... Sep 14, 2009
Routes via Amsterdam with KLM, via Frankfurt with Lufthansa and via Paris with Air France may be especially cheap. This is particularly true for tickets booked a reasonable time in advance. (Suite101.com)
International and Domestic Airports... Sep 13, 2009
Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Barcelona in Spain. (Suite101.com)
Making your trip green Sep 13, 2009
Europe is aggressively limiting greenhouse emissions, and the new Viking Legend river cruise ship, launched this summer by Viking River Cruises (, 800-304-9616, 15-day Amsterdam-to-Budapest cruise from $3,162 if purchased by Sept. 30), employs diesel-electric hybrid engines to cut fuel usage by 20 percent. If trimming fuel consumption isn t enough to set your pulse racing, the early booking discount on the Grand European Tour (Amsterdam-Vienna-Bratislava-Budapest) cuts the price nearly in half... (Boston Globe)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Sep 11, 2009
"We do not know if these effects are transient or permanent," said Maartje de Win at the University of Amsterdam, who led the study. "Therefore, we cannot conclude that ecstasy, even in small doses, is safe for the brain, and people should be informed of this risk.". (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Beatlemania returns with rollout of CD, video game Sep 10, 2009
"I don't think it would be any fun for people my age, I don't even know the words," said Sofie Lochner, a 17-year-old visiting London from Amsterdam. "That's something my dad would buy, I'm sure.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Former Illini Robinson to Play for Canada in 2009 World Cup Sep 10, 2009
If it finishes in the top two spots in the pool, Canada will go to Rome, Italy, and if it finishes third in its pool, Canada will travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands. A fourth-place finish would mean the end of the tournament for the Canadians. (Fightingillini.com)
How to Travel Europe Cheaply, Part ... Sep 10, 2009
They give tours in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Jerusalem, London, Paris, Prague, Madrid, and Munich. You get a discount on the associated pub crawls if you have taken the tour that day. (Suite101.com)
International Airports in Latvia Sep 8, 2009
Amsterdam in the Netherlands ... Passengers wishing to fly from America to Latvia may find flights via the large hub airports in Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London or Paris useful. (Suite101.com)
Sneijder back in Netherlands camp after recovery Sep 7, 2009
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Wesley Sneijder has joined the Netherlands squad to face Scotland for Wedesday's World Cup qualifier after recovering from an ankle injury. Sneijder hurt his ankle in an international friendly against Japan on Saturday but in a statement late Sunday the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) said the Inter Milan midfielder had made "sufficient recovery" and would travel with the rest of the team. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
100 Years Ago: Punch Cards and the Census Sep 3, 2009
HENRY HUDSON S 300TH The ship Half Moon set sail from Amsterdam April 4th, 1609, with a crew of eighteen Dutch and English sailors. On September 3rd, the Half Moon let go her anchor inside of Sandy Hook (New Jersey). (Scientific American)
More Glacier Bay Visits and Round-Trip Seattle CruiseTours Enhance 2010 Alaska Program Sep 1, 2009
"By adding them into the Amsterdam's new 14-day itinerary -- which already contains the exciting new ports of Homer, Kodiak and Anchorage -- we're offering the best of the best in southeast Alaska." ... A 15th ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, is scheduled to join the fleet in 2010. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Sep 1, 2009
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Christmas shoppers in Europe won't be asking Santa for a Segway Human Transporter this holiday season. While it may be a revolutionary gizmo, the two-wheeled scooter also appears to be illegal in most of Europe. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Best Cheap Travel Destinations Aug 31, 2009
Amsterdam have beautiful lakes and interesting museums, including the famed Anne Frank House. Hotels start at $17, and you can get a meal for $2. (Suite101.com)
Oasis's triumphs and troubles Aug 30, 2009
February 1994 - The world gets the first taste of their bad behaviour when Liam and Guigsy are detained on a ferry for causing mayhem in the bar en route to a gig in Amsterdam. They are immediately deported. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The girl behind the icon Aug 30, 2009
My dad told me to give every game my best, and I really cant do better than my best, Nicol says in an e-mail interview from her training base in Amsterdam ... I took some time off to evaluate what I needed to do next, and decided to move to Amsterdam to train under Liz Irving ... Moving to Amsterdam was the turning point in Nicols life. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mailbag: Can Baylor reach a bowl this year? Aug 29, 2009
From Mickel in Amsterdam: I always get a little sad when I think about quarterback. In my opinion, he got shafted. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Yuan's Sauce Code Aug 29, 2009
Candy may be in the pipeline for her 35-year-old company, Fu Kee Food Co. But gourmet sauces sold under the brand name Yuan's, , are what have earned Tsang a fanatical fan base from Hong Kong to Amsterdam. A 125-ml bottle of Yuan's soy sauce retails for $21 the most expensive in the world, Tsang brags. (Time.com)
On your bike! Aug 28, 2009
" He said the new targets for cyclists were "realistic but very ambitious". Common to be car-freeTwo of the city's main bridges have recently had a makeover to help encourage more people to cycle. One is now completely car-free, the other has been developed to include double cycle lanes on both sides. The city is planning to widen other existing cycle lanes. It is also considering congestion charging although the legal procedures to do this are not yet in place. Bettina, a student, uses her bike... (BBC News -- Europe)
Holland America Line's Cancellation Protection Plan Allows Guests to Cancel for Any Reason Aug 27, 2009
A 15th ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, is scheduled to join the fleet in 2010. Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ABN AMRO posts H1 loss Aug 26, 2009
AMSTERDAM: Nationalised Dutch bank ABN AMRO reported a large first-half loss on Wednesday and said the legal separation of certain assets owned by Royal Bank of Scotland is on schedule. ABN said the 2. (India Times)
