Story written 29 March 2008
If your first thoughts of Amsterdam involve sex, drugs, bicycles, or tulips: think again.
The sun sets over Amsterdam's city centre, signaling the day's transition from shopping in boutique and drinking coffee to dining in chic restaurants and dancing in trendy nightclubs.
A view of typical canal houses from above in Amsterdam. Canal Houses are ubiquitous in Amsterdam and have multiple purposes: hotels, bars and cafes, restaurants, art galleries - and of course, apartments!
Proof that the canals are beautifully lit at night in the Jordaan quarter of Amsterdam.
The view from the pool atop Hotel Unique in Sao Paolo offers sweeping views of all parts of this bustling Brazilian city.
The exterior of the Hotel Unique, while not as impressive as the views from the top, has a very distinct architecture that artfully strays from typical Brazilian style.
An entrace to the beautiful Špilberk Castle, high atop a hill in the center of Brno, Czech Republic.
The main, and only, square in Telc is a relaxing place, with beautiful architecture on all sides.
Story written 18 March 2008
Try these recommendations to ensure you make the most of your Edinburgh visit, especially during the festival season.
The Brass Monkey pub in Edinburgh - pub complete with a mini-cinema in the back!
Andrew Hayes has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by andrewghayes.
Currently in Edinburgh.
I am a part time photographer and travel writer. Prefer to spend most of my time behind the lens, but enjoy sharing trade secrets on my favourite places in the world.
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