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07/02/2010 Branding Holland for a new wave of tourists

It's a new market for the Netherlands: tourists from Brazil, Russia, India and China. The Dutch tourism sector is doing its best to attract...

15/01/2010 Danger on the Swiss slopes: One thousand injured a day

Skiers The Swiss council for accident prevention has announced that about 1,000 people are injured in winter sports accidents in Switzerland every day.

13/01/2010 Making friends on the open road

Evelyn Hannon shares her advice for women traveling solo.

02/01/2010 Luxury travel business bounces back

After a difficult year, the luxury tourism is bouncing back thanks to interest in “authentic” and unique experiences.

26/12/2009 Slum tours give hard dose of reality in Indonesia

On “Jakarta Hidden Tours,” visitors get a brief look at Jakarta’s sprawling slum population – a kind of tourism some view as exploitative.

10/12/2009 A guide to Dutch winter events

Gouda at Christmas December is packed with Christmas-themed events, with markets and music galore. We select the highlights.

19/11/2009 Using the new OV-chipkaart system

OV-chipkaart logo Here’s our guide to the new OV-chipkaart system, which is already in exclusive use in Rotterdam and which is currently being phased into the...

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Setting up home in the Netherlands

Setting up home in the Netherlands

A guide to telephone, internet and television along with utility services water, electricity and gas in the Netherlands.

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Lost in the Dutch immigration system? Look no further than this guide compiled for our Survival Guide 2009.

The Netherlands at a glance

The Netherlands at a glance

Some basic facts and figures about living and working in the Netherlands.

Giving birth in the Netherlands

Giving birth in the Netherlands

The challenges and benefits of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries.