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Do you know the metro number for the PowerZone and also the tram number to get to the Melkweg? Ira For detailed instruction on the tram to the PowerZone watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/templedragon420#p/u/92/j7OaAncu0T8 Melkweg tram: Leidseplein can be reached via trams 1, 2 and 5 (about 10 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station) and lines 6, 7 and 10 (about 7 minutes from the metro station Weesperplein). The bus routes 170, 171, 172 and the late-night busses 72, 73, 74 and 78 …MoreWhen's the best day to arrive at the Cannabis Cup?
Hey, Me and my guy wanted to get some advice for coming out to Amsterdam. We were really trying to make it out for the Cup this year however some things with school came up, but we're still dead on making it out there. When is it better to be out there, the weekend before or after? Appreciated -Danny ANSWER: The best time to arrive at the Cannabis Cup is Friday, Nov. 20th, or Saturday Nov. 21st, the week-end before the event officially starts on Sunday. That way you get a jump on the …MoreSeed Company Competitors for the 22nd Cup
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Dutch among lowest cannabis users in Europe
The Dutch are among the lowest users of marijuana or cannabis in Europe despite the Netherlands' well-known tolerance of the drug, Reuters writes, citing an annual report by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.World famous Amsterdam sex theater no longer threatened with closure
World famous Casa Rosso, the most prominent landmark in Amsterdam's Red Light District, will not be forced to close down. Four other companies that belong to owner Jan Otten, including the iconic Bananabar, will also remain in business. The City of Amsterdam will provide Otten with renewed business licenses -- albeit under strict conditions.
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What to do in Amsterdam – November, 2009
Buy art at affordable prices, pay a midnight visit to a museum, or celebrate the fact that Amsterdam is the world's largest cocoa harbor by indulging in the Chocolate Festival. Then there is the largest documentary film festival in the world, as well as the annual arrival of the orginal St. Nicholas.
Amsterdam Weather in November
The weather in Amsterdam during the month of November is best characterized by word 'turbulent.' The Dutch often refer to November as wind- or dolmaand -- windy or crazy month.
Droog: Dutch Design
The Droog Design group is a design collective based in Amsterdam whose work has garnered international fame.To a large extent their work has defined Dutch design internationally.
Amsterdam’s historic buildings subsiding due to climate change, experts say
Historic buildings in Amsterdam's centuries old city center are subsiding due to climate change, it is claimed.Lengthy periods of dry weather result in a lower ground water level, causing the tops of wooden foundation piles to fall dry and crumble.
Amsterdam police arrest three people in weapons store burglary
Amsterdam police have arrested three people in relation to a burglary at a sports weapons store in Amsterdam-West last July. Of the 180 weapons that were stolen only a few have been recovered.
Amsterdam wants to host Gay Games of 2017
Amsterdam first hosted the Gay Games in 1998 and would like to do so again in 2017. The Dutch cabinet supports the city's plans. Hosting the Gay Games may improve Amsterdam's image as the Gay Capital -- an image somewhat tarnished by a spate of violent attacks on gays.
Rental rates in quarter of Amsterdam shopping streets reduced
Rental rates for retail space in one quarter of Amsterdam's shopping streets have gone down this year, Amsterdam daily Het Parool reports. The crisis is to blame, but in some streets so are the much-delayed construction activities surrounding the problem-plagued new metro line.
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Explore Superb Nature on Shimla Kullu Manali Tours
For those tourists who prefer to explore copious beauty of nature on their travel and tourism in India, I think the beautiful hill state of Himachal Pradesh can be right place for them. The state is endowed with superb nature beauty and able luring tourists and vacationers through out the entire globe. It is the land where snow-capped mountain peaks of mighty Himalayas touch a clear azure sky. It is a land where meadows of colorful wild flowers entice tourists and make environ
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A tiny emerald land situated in the west coast of India, Goa is a small but one of the most beautiful states of India. It is a globally famous holiday destination in the country. It has unique charm of breathtaking beaches dotted with swaying beaches, whitewashed terrific church, rich flora & fauna, magnificent colonial homes, fishing villages, and picturesque towns. It appeals tourists and vacationers from all over the world who are looking for sun, sand, and surf on thei
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Dakota Mountain Lodge is at the brink of something big. Geographically speaking, the Park City, Utah, hotel sits at the edge of the Canyons, the fifth-largest ski area in the United States. And while the Canyons has never been as fashionable as the nearby Deer Valley and Park City Mountain ...Map of the Spas
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