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Netherlands Traveler Advice
| Food (3) | Itineraries (2) | Shopping (1) |
| Warnings (5) |
Warning to smokers (Warnings)
The Dutch government now prohibits smoking in all public areas: government buildings, local government buildings, schools, hospitals, and most especially public transportation. This ban also includes...Read full tip...
Watch out for those bikes! (Warnings)
Nearly every Dutch owns a bike and uses it a lot, so don't be surprised if you'll get hit by one during your travels. Actually, many tourists DO get hit by these bikes. So, look before before crossing...Read full tip...
Dutch 911 (Warnings)
If ever you find yourself in an emergency - criminal, or god forbid, life-threatening, it might be a good idea to dial 112 on your phone, which is the Dutch version if the American 911. Remember though...Read full tip...
Drugs in the Netherlands (Warnings)
Do remember that the purchase and use of drugs there aren't exactly legal - it's just that the Dutch government has chosen to look the other way when it comes to the matter. Which simply means...Read full tip...
Sex Museum (Itineraries)
Tucked in Amsterdam's red light district is one of the most unusual musuems you'll ever see: the incredible Sex Museum - Venustempel. Flaunting exhibits regarding one of the most sensitive topics for...Read full tip...
Picking your pockets (Warnings)
Amsterdam is such a nice and beautiful city, and I don't want to nag, but pickpocketing is rife in the area, especially in the tourist spots. They see foreigners, and they immediately think: easy...Read full tip...
Wooden shoes (Shopping)
While in the Netherlands, you just might want to buy the traditional footwear of the Dutch, the so-called "Dutch Shoes". Also known as "clogs", these shoes made of wood may be very...Read full tip...
Dangerous waffles (Food)
Surgeon General's Warning: Extremely Addictive! Of course, a trip to the Netherlands would not nearly be complete without trying one of their famous stroopwafels - the traditional Dutch cookie. ...Read full tip...
Dutch dessert (Food)
When you visit the country, you'll most likely see this delicacy being eaten by almost every Dutchman for dessert: the uniquely-named "vla". A kind of thin custard made in different flavors...Read full tip...
Zeeuwse-what? (Food)
Zeeuwse oesters and the Platte oesters are harvested in the Dutch province of Zeeland, and are some of the best oysters you can have in the world. Reaching maturity only after about 2 to 6 years, they...Read full tip...
Tipping in the Dutch country (Itineraries)
Do remember that unlike in most countries, value added taxes and service charges are are already included in your hotel, restaurant, shop, and taxi bills. What this means is, you don't have to...Read full tip...