Smaller traditional towns like Marken and Volendam will give you a great impression of the scenic Dutch countryside. If you want to see other big cities, Amsterdam has direct trains that run every 15 ...

They have huge spending power. The average salary after tax in the US is 40 per cent more than it is here in the UK (£40,000, compared with about £28,450). And those Americans who choose to ...

Amsterdam is a city that celebrates individuality, encourages quirkiness and delights in difference. It has a long history of riches and rebelliousness. The glory-days of the 17th century, the ...

Have you had the feeling recently that everyone you know has been (or is about to go) to Japan? You’re not wrong. Last December there was an almost 30% increase in international visitors from ...

Not only is it the largest city park in Amsterdam, but it's also one of the most revered in all of the Netherlands. Ponds, greenspaces and playgrounds are connected by winding paths, which also ...

Taking the total population – both car and non-car households – into account, people in the countryside spend an average of 5.2% of their income on a car, compared with 4.4% of city dwellers. The ...

Farm businesses can now submit 2025 revenue claims for Countryside Stewardship (CS) or Environmental Stewardship (ES) to the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). The claim window will remain fully open ...

Brits are known for their love of holidays abroad, often seeking out sunnier climates and exotic landscapes. However, the UK is home to a wealth of stunning locations that are not only popular ...

Many of us dream of retiring to southern France — or at the very least, spending a relaxing week in the beautiful French countryside. Gorgeous rustic homes, sprawling hills, and inspirational ...

Just 90 minutes from Lake Como, this stunning lake is cheaper, quieter and less crowded than its more popular sibling. Lake Maggiore, divided between Piedmont, Lombardy and the Swiss canton of ...

Plans to create a countryside park on part of a former golf course have been announced by council leaders. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council revealed 66% of the former Keele Municipal Golf ...

Labour’s plan to concrete over the countryside provoked more fury last night after it emerged fewer people would be able to object. Ministers could slash the number of official bodies that get a ...