'Hoe dichter bij Dordt, hoe rotter het wordt'

Mmm, how to translate this one to cover both the historious layer of the expression and the negative layer. Let's go for:

'The closer to Dordt, the more rotten it gets'

Not a very good way to start a 10 Top Tips, right? Well, let me make it up to you then.

Dordrecht is the oldest city of Holland in the Netherlands and has a rich history and culture. Dordrecht was already granted city rights in 1220. I personally cannot tell you all the details, but I know that the above mentioned expression also has historic roots.

By Garrick Nassy, guest writer for ILikeBirds.org.
Garrick traveled through Asia for several months and visited the Phillipines for twelve weeks. He lived in Manila and worked for the Philippine government for eight weeks, learning the local customs of the Manileños.

Manila and Rotterdam have a lot of similarities. Both cities were bombed during World War II. And in both cases, the best architects and urban planners in the world couldn’t revive the soul of these cities. Yet if you seek, you shall find. Rotterdam houses hidden spots where the city comes to life. Likewise in Manila: skip the backpackers area of Malate where flashpackers party and dodgy Europeans thrive. Do what the arty Manileños do during weekends:

It might be a bit far away, but it certainly is worth the travel: New Zealand. And believe me when I say it's not just backpackers over there. When travelling through the country we discovered that a lot of Aussies and Brits go there for a short vacation, young couples with children, older couples and people on a motorcycle or bike holiday go 'down under' as well. New Zealand has got a lot to offer for different kind of travelers. Here are 10 tips with something for everybody.

Fancy a city trip to lovely London? But you've had St. Paul's and the Eye and want to see more? Then I have the city guide for you! During the six months I lived in London I had enough time to check out the best spots and get the locals to advise me on where to go around town. So help yourself and check out the best shopping spots, the hippest clubs and the most wonderful streets!

1. Camden Market – Want to shop some fun stuff, grab a bite and just enjoy yourself between the many nationalities London’s rich? Then go straight to Camden Market in Camden Town. A market, partly covered, with the best second hand clothes and home wear, funniest new dresses and loads and loads of food stands. But be warned: do not go on Sundays; you won’t be able to breathe as the place is packed with tourists.