There are several museums in Rotterdam that will be interesting for children, and Maritiem Museum is definitely one of them. This museum is dedicated to the maritime theme, but the collection of the exhibited items is incredibly large and multifaceted. This is a place to see old maps and atlases, look at ship models and hear many amazing stories about pirates. Some of the exhibits are absolutely fabulous, for …
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Young and active travelers often choose to stay at the Stayokay Rotterdam design hotel. It is open in one of the most famous cubic houses of the city. White and orange are the dominating colors in the design of Stayokay Rotterdam. All guest rooms not only have various attractive accessories but also an unusual layout. Giant angled windows, mansard ceiling with a gorgeous lamp, angled walls and the modern and pleasing …
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If you want to shop quality Dutch shoes, it’s hard to find a better place than Vien Lier. The choice of items for sale is simply amazing, and the prices are below average, and that’s the reason why it’s so popular with tourists. Large sales take place several times a year. During these periods, it’s possible to buy quality shoes for no more than 20 euro. Young people and adherents of …
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The unparalleled atmosphere of historical charm is an advantage of Suitehotel Pincoffs. The building of the hotel was constructed in 1879, and it’s a miracle that it has survived till our days. The design of the hotel is a fabulous combination of historical traditions and modern style. The building still has the original mahogany wood décor. Suitehotel Pincoffs exhibits a rich collection of antique furniture, …
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2. You should greet others in public places (stores, banks, restaurants and subway wagons) - these are the local rules of etiquette.
3. It’s not recommended to wear clothes made of fur and leather for your walk in Rotterdam. In this city there are quite a lot of people who actively protect animal rights, so your look can cause many negative emotions and thoughts.
4. Dancing is …
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Rotterdam offers its tourists various interesting entertainment. The first thing every traveler must try here is to take a ride on the Splashtours bus. This invention is simply incredible: an amphibious bus, which after a trip along the roads of the city, boldly moves down from the embankment and continues its journey along the river. What can be more incredible and extreme as having a flight on the helicopter or …
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Moving around in Netherlands - transportation
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Scooters can be an alternative option. They are also quite popular among the local population. However, you can’t drive them on highways, so this transport is permissible within the limits of one city. It’s worth to rent a car only if you decide to go to another locality, as it will be very inconvenient to ride this vehicle within one city. For example, in Amsterdam, there is a speed restriction of 50 kmph. Alternatively, you can rent small electric cars. In this case, the problem of traffic jams won’t be avoided, but you can save a lot. No toll fee is collected from e-cars, no insurance and parking is paid. You can use the services of a taxi. However, this mode of transport is expensive, so tourists don’t use it trying to save money.
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Economy roadmap of Netherlands
The Netherlands has a very favorable starting economic position, thanks to its location in the center of Western Europe. At the moment, the level of development is high. According to the European Union, the country ranks 6th among all members. The economy is oriented mainly on foreign countries. The policy of peace is applied most of the world, creating new ones and developing established economic relations. According to the world rating of economic freedom, the Netherlands occupies the 13th position among more than 150 countries. The country's GDP before the crisis in 2002 was very high - more than 4 percent. However, at the moment, the indicators are lower, while inflation is 2.4 percent per year. The security level is quite high. The unemployment in the kingdom is the lowest in the entire European Union.
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