[ad_1] As a ferocious heatwave engulfs much of Europe this week, countries are roasting in record-high temperatures that at best make life extremely uncomfortable, and at worst can cause fatalities.  So where could you go to beat the heat? The short answer is to head north – the further north the better – and islands…

[ad_1] With its gorgeous streets strung together by trams, buses and bike lanes, Amsterdam is both a travel and transport-lover’s dream. Appreciation for the Netherlands’ capital is on the up. It now ranks as the world’s ninth most liveable city according to the Economist’s annual rankings. ‘Liveable’ is on the tip of tourists’ tongues too,…