Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a cosmopolitan city bursting with culture and boasting a rich collection of art. The city is rampant with photography exhibitions, dance performances, theater shows and museums housing some of the world's most storied masterpieces. The city of Amsterdam uses the arts to bind communities and people together, drawing travelers from all over the world. Amsterdam experienced an influx of religions and cultures after the Second World War, and today it is one of the world's most multicultural cities, with at least 177 nationalities represented. 

The Art of Rembrandt
Rembrant is considered to be the greatest Dutch painter and also one of the best painters of all time. Born the son of a Leiden mill owner, the young Rembrandt attended the local university in 1620, but in the following year apprenticed to the now-obscure but then relatively important local artist Jacob Isaacsz van Swanenburgh, with whom he remained for three years. In 1624 Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam, where he apprenticed to the fashionable Pieter Lastman, but he only remained there for a year before returning to Leiden. 

Tulip Mania
Tulips have held significant role in shaping the Dutch history and culture ever since the mid-1500s when they were introduced to the Netherlands by the Ottoman Empire. At that time, the passion the Dutch had for tulips was so strong that in the Dutch Golden Age of the mid-1600s, the ever increasing prices for tulip bulbs created the first ever recorded financial crisis, as the prices for tulip bulbs soared to astronomical prices before crashing and sending the Dutch economy into a tail spin. In the Golden Century, between 1600 and 1700... 

Bruges
The medieval Flemish architecture and cobbled streets of Bruges is a step back in time. Bruges first received its city charter in 1128, when new walls and canals were built. Bruges is often compared to Venice and Florence as it experienced a prosperous period in the 16th century, still apparent by its Renaissance flamboyance. The Count of Flanders was based in Bruges and the town was a hub of commerce, with merchants from 34 different countries coming to trade here. Like Venice, Bruges was famous for its high quality lace... 

Belgian Chocolate
Belgian chocolate has been the food of champions, a lure for lovers, the indulgence of the rich, as it has long been considered the most decadent of foods and the favorite chocolate in the world. Belgium’s connection with chocolate dates back to 1635 when the country was occupied by Spain. In the early 20th century, Belgium was able to import cocoa from its colony, the Belgian Congo. Belgian chocolate is so unique and sought after due to the high standard and quality of the ingredients and the dedication to traditional production techniques.