Amsterdam

7 Shows. DVD. Seven Shows: This DVD contains seven complete "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows on France & Benelux, first broadcast from 2000-2005. Running Time: 3? hours. Closed Captioned. NTSC format, all region compatible. Join host Rick Steves on a 3?-hour, seven-course travel feast through France, Belgium and Holland in seven half-hour "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows. You'll begin in the heart of Paris, marveling at masterpieces, sampling tasty cuisine, and mixing with the locals in "urban village" neighborhoods. Outside of Paris you'll stroll through Monet's gardens, reflect on sacrifice at Normandy's beaches, and take a pilgrimage to Mont St. Michel. To the south, Provence and the Riviera will dazzle you with sun, sea, fine wines and Roman ruins. To the north, Bruges and Brussels bring you the best of Belgium, old and new. Your trip ends in Amsterdam, where you'll enjoy great galleries, quaint canals and bustling flower markets. Paris: Grand and Intimate: After marveling at masterpieces in the Louvre and strolling the Champs-Elysees, we explore a delightful Parisian neighborhood. We meet a pipe organist, drop by a butcher shop, design our own perfume, and cruise the Seine. Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Cr?me Broul?e: Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats -- from steak tartare to cr?me brulee. We marvel at Monet, Manet and company in the stunning Orsay Gallery. Tracing the sad steps of Marie Antoinette to the guillotine, we track French history from its bloody revolution to its extravagant belle epoch. Normandy: War-torn Yet Full of Life: After exploring the half-timbered charm of Rouen, we reflect on Monet's lily ponds, peek in on local artisans, set up an easel at Honfleur's harbor, and venture into composer Eric Satie's eccentric world. After pondering sacrifice and celebrating freedom on the D-Day beaches, we hike with pilgrims to the enchanted island abbey of Mont St. Michel. Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine: Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. We climb Roman ruins in Nimes, explore a papal palace in Avignon, and savor vivid views immortalized by van Gogh in Arles. Crossing acres of lavender and vineyards, we explore the C?tes du Rhone and more wonders of the South of France. French Riviera: Uniquely Chic: In fairytale Monaco we listen to the graceful reshuffling of personal fortunes at the casino. Then we follow in the footsteps of 19th century aristocrats along Nice's promenade des Anglais, and visit the picturesque, artist hangouts of Chagall, Matisse and Picasso. Belgium: Bruges and Brussels: From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back lane bike rides in small-town Bruges. We climb a bell tower to get up close and fortissimo at a carillon concert. Then passionate chefs -- creators of Europe's finest chocolate--give us a taste of their art. Amsterdam and Dutch Side-Trips: Amsterdam stimulates all the senses, with Rembrandts and stately architecture from its Golden Age, and titillating street life from its modern age. Side-tripping into the countryside, climb windmills and tour the world's biggest flower market.

DVD. Globe Trekker. The Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, has a population of just over a million people but is one of Europe's cultural centers. It is a city notorious for its liberal attitudes, alternative lifestyles and is considered on of the best places in the world to just hang out. 50 minutes. Globe Trekker traveler Jonathan Atherton takes to the streets and canals to uncover both sides of this cosmopolitan city. Along the way.. $_$_START_LIST ? Spend the night at the Hemp Hotel. ? Take a bike tour of the city. ? Sample Dutch liquors in a 17th Century pub. ? Marvel at the beautiful artwork inside the Rijksmuseum. ? Hang out in one of Amsterdam's notorious coffee shops. Featured Destinations: Centraal Station, Dam Square, The Rijksmuseum, Albert Cuyp Marketm The Red Light District, Rembrandtplein, Amstel River, Leidseplein. $_$_END_LIST

DVD. College students from California encounter the legendary freedom of Amsterdam as they check out coffee shops, the Red Light district and kite flying at the North Sea. Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a crew of international back-packers, ages 16 - 22 on their quest for adventure, romance and the perfect moment.A variety of hosts from around the globe and the young people they hook up with on location are relentless in their pursuit of fun (and don't forget that culture, mate!American girls explore Rome, Brits take on Thailand and things get wild when the Aussie's arrive in Copenhagen. Five continents, Unlimited Adventure. Take the alternate route, dude.

DVD. World Destinations. 27 Minutes. Although not the seat of government for The Netherlands, it is undoubtedly the capital of trade, finance, and culture..

DVD. Adventure through the street of Europe with Big D! This journey begins in Amsterdam, Netherlands where we'll see the famous marijuana selling coffee shops and SmartShops that sell exotic herbs and psychedelics. Big D visits with Dutch Coffee shop Guru Nol van Shaik of Willie Wortel Coffee shops.Nol gives Big D the lowdown on the Dutch Coffee shop business.Next Big D visits a top Smartshop and gets a guided tour. Enjoy a lesson in beer from Dutch beer expert Peter Arend as he serves Big D some quality Dutch beer.Wander through Amsterdam's famous Red Light District.We'll stop at Casa Rosso.Amsterdam's most famous Live Sex Theater.Get a real lesson in legalized prostitution when we visit Amsterdam's Prostitution Information Center.We'll visit with an interesting Scotsman in Amtwerp, Belgium.See the annual Carnival in Cologne, Germany.Stroll through Frankfurt Germany's famous Red Light District.Drive along the famous E55 Highway of the Czech Republic.And Much More....

DVD. Europe After Dark. 24 Minutes.

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Amsterdam is a captivating metropolis, a city of canals in which anything is allowed as long as it does no harm. In 1567 the much-travelled Italian, Lodovico Guicciardini, referred to Amsterdam as `The Venice of the north'. Today the view across the main square and royal castle gives little hint that the city is supported by stakes and that Amsterdam is