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Welcome to Amsterdam – the vibrant capital city of The Netherlands! With its charming canals, beautiful art galleries, and delectable cuisine. Exploring Amsterdam is a must for any traveller. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, here are some tips on how to make the most of your time in this historic European city.   First things first: Transportation.  Travelling by bike is not only the most popular way to explore Amsterdam but also one of the easiest, thanks to the extensive network of cycle routes throughout the city. Not only that but with many attractions located...

The success of a relationship is determined by the effort each partner puts into it. No matter how long you’ve been together, it is possible to improve your relationship – never think otherwise! The improvement of a relationship is a process that requires patience and commitment. This article will discuss some tips and strategies to improve your relationship, and I hope that these tips and strategies can greatly benefit you now and in the long run! Improve Communication The most important factor in any relationship is communication. Open and honest communication is key to a healthy relationship. This means being...

If you've been e-biking for any length of time, you've probably had some sketchy braking situations. For instance, maybe you braked in a corner and washed out your front tire. Hopefully, you avoided any damage and learned a valuable lesson about speed and the dangers of emergency braking.

By Lissa Alexander Betty said that when her husband was alive, she had it easy. “He passed away two years ago, so now I have to pay all the bills and everything and it’s just very hard,” she said. “It’s just a juggling act, pay one and the others are left behind.” Betty (her name has been changed to protect her identity) is 86, and in her younger years she was an SOS volunteer, driving residents to medical appointments. Now on a fixed income, she is accessing the mid-Island’s SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program which will provide her...

Whoever came up with the phrase “cotton kills” had a lasting impact on me when it comes to cold-weather outerwear or insulation layers. For decades I’ve shied away from cotton, even as an everyday cool-weather fabric, in favor of wool, polyester, nylon, and down. I still exclusively wear wool or synthetic fabrics in the backcountry—for their wicking, anti-stink, and cooling properties—but a couple years ago I thankfully rediscovered the magic of cotton as an outerwear fabric. That renewed love is mostly thanks to Huckberry, the online retail store that’s made a big push around their Flint and Tinder-branded, flannel-lined waxed...