Forums from The Netherlands
Netherlands Starters Kit!
Posted by mitsukishiroi
... of the Netherlands. Though interest rates are fluctuating rather severely right now, it's usually a very stable currency. Though the Netherlands (Amsterdam as well) might be quite pricy sometimes, it pays off to look for the cheaper bargains. For a ...
Stuff you probably didn't know about the Netherlands
Posted by starlagurl
1. Holland is not the Netherlands, but its a region in the Netherlands (so its a less big territorium than the whole of Netherlands). But a lot of people says 'Holland' when meaning 'The Netherlands', even the Dutch do it sometimes, ...
Netherlands Starters Kit!
Posted by mitsukishiroi
... . Two gents from the Netherlands founded the "Coffee Company" a while ago and with more than 20 stores in the Netherlands (and mostly Amsterdam) it's a name that every person from Amsterdam knows. Every little store has their own little ...
I NEED AN INVITATION LETTER TO VISIT EUROPE.
Posted by owais6
... or skype etc. I'm a little confused-- which country (countries) are you visiting? This forum is dedicated only to the Netherlands so I'd need a little more information to be able to help you out. Dear Friend, I am also interested in ...
Free stuff to do in Amsterdam
Posted by huckabmm
... . So, I hope it helps you if you're planning your trip soon. Did you know, there are free concerts by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, the Netherlands Ballet Orchestra and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra? That's pretty awesome! What ...
Free stuff to do in Amsterdam
Posted by starlagurl
... . So, I hope it helps you if you're planning your trip soon. Did you know, there are free concerts by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, the Netherlands Ballet Orchestra and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra? That's pretty awesome!
information about location - Utrecht travel question
Posted by kathryn77
Hi Alexandra, Here's a map of And here is a The Netherlands are quite compact, and really the longest it will take you to get anywhere is 3 hours. However Utrecht isn't far from Amsterdam at all - it's only half an hour by train - it ...
Stuff you probably didn't know about the Netherlands
Posted by starlagurl
... I have a really good friend of mine who is Dutch, but I STILL did not know some of these things. Did you know.... 1. Holland and the Netherlands are not synonymous. 2. The Dutch love sprinkles on toast. 3. The Dutch will only eat one hot meal a day. ...
I NEED AN INVITATION LETTER TO VISIT EUROPE.
Posted by mitsukishiroi
... from me and you can also talk with me on facebook or skype etc. I'm a little confused-- which country (countries) are you visiting? This forum is dedicated only to the Netherlands so I'd need a little more information to be able to help you out.
Not enough criminals in the Netherlands
Posted by kathryn77
... down prisons because there aren't enough prisoners to keep them open. Any thoughts? Theories? I have just written a new blog - from the Netherlands, as I'm here right now! Guess what it features? - Yup, crime! I hope you've not ...
Netherlands Plan
Posted by whereshegoes
I really enjoyed the Netherlands. I think that Amsterdam has so much to offer and its really easy to spend alot of time there. Visit the musuems, galleries, canals, flower shops, cheese factories, Red Light district, parks, Dam Square and I made a side ...
Not enough criminals in the Netherlands
Posted by jacquesl
... room to keep them! Plus, they only really serve 1/3 of their sentences because we need the space......off to the netherlands!!!!! Send them there.....Got to send this article to our city councillors! WOW!!!!&# ...
Amsterdam: Go to a Free Concert
Posted by greekcypriot
... , you can catch a free show at the Boekmanzaal, part of the Opera House's Muziektheater. Performers involved include the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. Free concerts can also be heard each Wednesday afternoon between September and June ...
Not enough criminals in the Netherlands
Posted by kathryn77
Yeah, that was the one. I think I was just unlucky! The Netherlands is a very safe country in my experience, and from having seen this, I'd say the cops swoop so fast, that it's why the crime rate is perhaps so low. Good on them!
Questionnaire - If you have 5 mins, please complete :D
Posted by kj110393
... uk. I am conducting an investigation into fashion retail and am interested in the opinions of people such as yourselves, who live in the netherlands and how much of an influence fashion has on you. How much do you spend on clothes each month? €0- ...
Why are the Dutch so tolerant?
Posted by cb_goes_again
They legalized marijuana and prostitution. Hmmm, Dutchie on call here. First off all, the Netherlands has a "non-enforce policy", which is different from legalization and there are strict rules about the amount of drugs you can carry. ...
Global Himalayan Expedition - For Dutch
Posted by parasloomba
... this expedition 1. Sir Robert Swan, OBE, first person in the history to walk to both the poles 2. Cycle for water from the NetherLands:- they Traveled 30,000 Kms from Alaska to Antarctica to raise awareness for water. It would be great if you would ...
10 Day Europe Trip. Suggestions?
Posted by kathryn77
... re going by train then you could take in Bruges plus Antwerp on the way (1 day in each?) But I would recommend more than 2 days in the Netherlands. I crammed a lot in by train in 3 days, but I want to see more of that country! I don't know much ...
Mystery and Adventure sought
Posted by mrwitticism
... your list - you mention travel to specific countries, with only 'Amsterdam' isolated - I'd really recommend other places in the Netherlands - I was there 2 weeks ago and had a great time! I didn't go to Amsterdam this time, and agree ...
Mystery and Adventure sought
Posted by kathryn77
... , I guess! Where would you recommend going in the Netherlands? I just looked Flanders up John - apparently it's in The Netherlands, France & Belgium - according to Wikipedia. I think Amsterdam is a must, but I loved Oudewater - really ...
St. Nikolaus Day - Dec 5 / 6
Posted by reisender
... of the Dutch ports, and visits the cities around the ports. Dec. 5 is the official Sinterklaas Day in the Netherlands. Christmas Markets in Germany Speaking of Christmas traditions, has anyone been to the German Christmas Markets. They are superb. ...
Schools Allowed to Ban Face Veils In England
Posted by aopaq
... back in Kurdistan. Assuming that all works out, I think there is a good chance the two will be very happy in the Netherlands. I hope this answered most of your questions and gives a better understanding of the realities facing people in Kurdistan Iraq. ...
Mystery and Adventure sought
Posted by kathryn77
... your list - you mention travel to specific countries, with only 'Amsterdam' isolated - I'd really recommend other places in the Netherlands - I was there 2 weeks ago and had a great time! I didn't go to Amsterdam this time, and agree ...
local food....anyone?
Posted by louises
... dishes at their restaurants. In Italy you get too much of everything and I could go on :-) I did look for restaurants in The Netherlands where they serve a typical Dutch dish: stamppot. Here are a two I checked out: Moeders Rozengracht 251, Amsterdam ...
The World's most Magical Canal Cities
Posted by greekcypriot
... visited any of these mentioned and your impressions. Which did you like most? I have been to the Canals in Florida, in Venice and the Netherlands. Unfortunately on my recent trip to St. Petersburg I did not have the chance to have a ride, but I have an ...
Going to Europe, most likely enter in Germany
Posted by sarahindenmark
... country which also speaks german. if you end up doing a lot of travel, think about a rail pass. i remember tickets within germany and austria being really expensive. in the netherlands, however, nothing is really far enough to make a rail pass worth it.
Mystery and Adventure sought
Posted by starlagurl
When I go anywhere I love randomness! Two weekends ago in The Netherlands, I got weighed on a scale that tells you if you're a witch or not You have to answer, what was the result? Were you a witch or not??? About Iceland: Kathryn, it&# ...
10 Wackiest Museums
Posted by raniroo
... (8) Haverstraw Brick Museum (Haverstraw, New York) (9) World Brick Museum (Maizuru City, Japan) Cheese: (10) Cheese Museum of the Netherlands (Het Hollands Kaasmuseum, Alkmaar, Netherlands) (11) Cuba Cheese Museum (Cuba, New York) Cockroaches: (12) ...