Travel tips for Netherlands - what to prepare in advance and what to obey

1. Don’t go to the Netherlands in a fur coat or other outerwear made of natural fur. Animal rights activists can attack and even set the item on fire.

2. Despite the legalization of light drugs in the country, do not buy anything from street dealers. If you want to experience new sensations, you should go to a smart shop or a coffeeshop.

3. Don’t try to export light drugs from the country. You can get imprisoned for 12 years.

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4. Large cities are very different from the provincial Netherlands. If there would be enough time, you should definitely go out of Amsterdam and get acquainted with the pretty towns and their old streets.

5. English and German are full-fledged languages of communication, but you should take a Dutch dictionary or a phrasebook with you. Locals in small towns often speak only this language.

6. The Dutch do not like non-punctual people very much. One should watch the time in this country.

7. In large cities, pocket thefts are quite often. Tourists should be especially attentive in trains and trams. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

8. The dense cyclist traffic is typical for the streets of Amsterdam and other big cities. The bicycle lanes are highlighted with a special color. It’s forbidden to walk on them.

9. Fans of photography should also be careful in the Netherlands, especially in the streets of the red light district. Guards can easily break the camera, so you need to pay attention to the prohibitory signs.

10. Public transport is very expensive in Amsterdam. There is only paid parking. The city is famous not only for its rich nightlife, but also for its luxurious architecture. Hiking will help to save the budget and get an unforgettable experience.

11. In the Netherlands, the tip is already included in the bill. Leaving some extra money is considered a tactlessness.

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12. National cuisine is best served in traditional brown cafes with dark walls and wooden facades. The same applies to bars. Only in these places, you can feel the real Dutch flavor.

13. Smoking is prohibited in public places in the Netherlands.

14. There are high fines for fare-dodging in the public transport. Tickets are sold separately and are usually valid for a certain period depending on the cost.

15. It’s unaccepted to dance in restaurants in the Netherlands, as it’s considered to be the faux pas. Even in the company of friends, it is customary to split a bill.

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Colorful and unique places in Netherlands

Keukenhof Flower Park

From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”

One of the most beautiful flower parks in the world, Keukenhof, is in the Netherlands. Here, more than a hundred varieties of tulips are planted every spring on the territory of 32 hectares. The park is accessible for public only during the period from March to May. Most experienced tourists tend to visit the Keukenhof in April. This time of year, the park is a venue for the annual parade of flowers. The first park on this site was founded in the mid-19th century. In the 15th century, this area was occupied with dense forests, which for hundreds of years served as a source of wild game, mushrooms, and healing berries.

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Schokland and Surroundings

From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”

In the Netherlands, travelers will have an opportunity to visit the amazing Schokland Island. It is of great interest due to its fantastically picturesque landscapes and historical monuments. Initially, Schokland was a peninsula. However, in the 15th century, due to the onset of the sea, a narrow isthmus connecting the main territory of the mainland, was completely flooded. The island had a strategic importance, but because of the low altitude it was regularly subjected to destructive elements.

In 1859, due to constant flooding, it was decided to resettle local residents to other, safer parts of the country. After the island became uninhabited, the lighthouse and harbor, which employed a few dozen people, remained active. The lighthouse on the island served until the mid-20th century, … Read all

Electric Ladyland Fluorescent Museum

From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”

In Amsterdam, travelers will have an opportunity to visit the surreal Electric Ladyland Museum, the world's only museum of the fluorescence, which strikes with colors and incredible exhibits. The founder of the museum is the unusual local resident Nick Padalino. He decided to name his museum after the last album of Jimi Hendrix. The museum is a wonderful gallery with a collection of rocks and minerals of the most incredible shapes and sizes. Artistic lighting makes forms really unusual. Thanks to light common gray stones are painted in a rainbow of colors.

The opening of the museum took place in 1999. The ground floor houses an amazing gallery with paintings that glow in the dark. Visitors have an opportunity to buy any exhibit they like and carry a piece of the unique museum home. In … Read all

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Travel tips for Netherlands - what to prepare in advance and what to obey

Keukenhof Flower Park

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