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Amsterdam
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Average Daily Travel Cost (per person):
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€ 125.06 |
| Accommodation1 | € 77.44 |
| Food2 | € 24.85 |
| Water2 | € 6.18 |
| Local Transportation1 | € 20.95 |
| Entertainment1 | € 14.95 |
| Tips and Handouts1 | € 4.71 |
| Souvenirs1 | € 2.89 |
| Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps1 | € 75.00 |
| Alcohol2 | € 13.01 |
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, and is a creative, historic, and quite liberal city. It is the largest and most famous city in the Netherlands, despite the fact that it is not the capital. Amsterdam has a rich history which can be seen not only in the museums and cathedrals around town, but also in the architecture of the townhouses and the general layout of the city. It's best known for the canals that intertwine the city. Houseboats line the canals offering a great and unique experience when you're in the city. If you're particularly interested in the houseboats, there is a houseboat museum you can visit, housed in an actual houseboat. If you plan ahead, and book well in advance, it is also possible to stay in a houseboat during your visit. Amsterdam is also famous for its red light district, which is surprisingly located in close proximity to a large church. During the early evening, tourists feel the streets around the red light district, but as night falls, it becomes less of a tourist attraction and more functional. Other popular sights around town include Anne Franks House, which is now a museum, the Maritime Museum, and Rijksmuseum.
You can easily travel around Amsterdam by tram or on foot, but you'll also see most of the locals on bicycles. This only adds to the charm of the city and you you're looking to rent a bicycle and enjoy the full experience there are a few options available to you such as Star Bikes Rental, MacBike Bicycle Rental, and Orangebike, Rentals & Tours.
Part of the charm of Amsterdam is exploring the streets that line the canals and cross the many quaint bridges around town. The houses almost seem like something out of a story book the way they sit precariously on the side leaning left or right based on the shifting ground beneath them.
Prices are quite high in Amsterdam and you can expect to pay dearly for a meal or a hotel room. You'll get the best rates on hotels if you book well in advance. Restaurants outside of the main touristy areas also tend to be slightly cheaper, although they can still be surprisingly expensive.
You can easily travel around Amsterdam by tram or on foot, but you'll also see most of the locals on bicycles. This only adds to the charm of the city and you you're looking to rent a bicycle and enjoy the full experience there are a few options available to you such as Star Bikes Rental, MacBike Bicycle Rental, and Orangebike, Rentals & Tours.
Part of the charm of Amsterdam is exploring the streets that line the canals and cross the many quaint bridges around town. The houses almost seem like something out of a story book the way they sit precariously on the side leaning left or right based on the shifting ground beneath them.
Prices are quite high in Amsterdam and you can expect to pay dearly for a meal or a hotel room. You'll get the best rates on hotels if you book well in advance. Restaurants outside of the main touristy areas also tend to be slightly cheaper, although they can still be surprisingly expensive.
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Hotels or Hostels?
By wanderinggurl
on May 16, 2010 in Accommodation
If you're traveling with another person it's often the same price (or sometimes cheaper) to go ahead and get a double instead of staying in a hostel. Unless you're looking for the hostel atmosphere, you're likely to get more bang for your buck with a small, basic double room.
Pot is No Longer Legal for Foreigners
By backpackguru
on Nov 21, 2011 in Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps
Just a heads up that one draw for many tourists to Amsterdam is no more. It is know longer legal for foreigners to smoke pot, even in the bars you'll find around Amsterdam. While locals can still legally get high, foreigners are no longer allowed to. Keep this in mine when planning your trip. The new law is being taken seriously, so don't let any surprises ruin your vacation.
Delft
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Average Daily Travel Cost (per person):
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€ 95.59 |
| Accommodation1 | € 61.01 |
| Food2 | € 29.57 |
| Local Transportation1 | € 5.71 |
| Entertainment1 | € 8.57 |
| Alcohol2 | € 12.57 |
Delft is a wonderful, traditional town in the Netherlands that has historic architecture, numerous canals, bicyclists, and the popular, locally produced blue and white ceramics. The two most obvious ways to explore Delft are on foot or by bicycle. The town center is small and compact and can easily be walked across in about ten minutes. Many of the streets are pedestrian only, but taxis are allowed to access them. Do keep your wits about you at night when taxis are known to speed through the area. Also be sure and make room for locals biking through on their daily chores.
The Netherlands is famous around the world for its large number of bikers. The flat terrain make it ideal for cycling and many people choose bicycles as the typical means of travel. You can rent a bike at the Delft train station. They will require a deposit as well as some form of identification. If you're traveling in a group it is better to call ahead and reserve bicycles to ensure that they have enough available.
There is no shortage of historic sights around Delft and some of the more popular sights include the New Church, De Prinsenhof, the Old Church, Vermeer Centrum Delft, the Synagogue, the Royal Delft Factory, De Candelaer, the windmill, and the botanical gardens.
Many people come to Delft to buy the world famous ceramic pottery. You can find antique shops around town that sell the most traditional versions. Some other popular shopping areas around Delft include Vrouwjuttenland, Choorstraat, Hippolytusbuurt, and Bastiaansplein.
Restaurants are plentiful around town and the more affordable options are usually along the back streets further removed from the more popular town center. There's also a market in town on Thursdays and Saturdays when you can pick up some fresh produce, cheeses, or breads to enjoy. Two popular favorites are the freshly made syrup covered waffles and the battered and deep fried fish, both of which are quite delicious.
The Netherlands is famous around the world for its large number of bikers. The flat terrain make it ideal for cycling and many people choose bicycles as the typical means of travel. You can rent a bike at the Delft train station. They will require a deposit as well as some form of identification. If you're traveling in a group it is better to call ahead and reserve bicycles to ensure that they have enough available.
There is no shortage of historic sights around Delft and some of the more popular sights include the New Church, De Prinsenhof, the Old Church, Vermeer Centrum Delft, the Synagogue, the Royal Delft Factory, De Candelaer, the windmill, and the botanical gardens.
Many people come to Delft to buy the world famous ceramic pottery. You can find antique shops around town that sell the most traditional versions. Some other popular shopping areas around Delft include Vrouwjuttenland, Choorstraat, Hippolytusbuurt, and Bastiaansplein.
Restaurants are plentiful around town and the more affordable options are usually along the back streets further removed from the more popular town center. There's also a market in town on Thursdays and Saturdays when you can pick up some fresh produce, cheeses, or breads to enjoy. Two popular favorites are the freshly made syrup covered waffles and the battered and deep fried fish, both of which are quite delicious.
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Delft Blue Porcelain
By backpackguru
on Nov 6, 2011 in Souvenirs
Part of visiting Delft is to shop and explore the art of Delft Blue. The porcelain is world renowned and it's easy to see why. Most visitors head to at least one museum such as the Stedelijk Museum at Prinsenhof where you can learn all about the Delft Blue and see some very nice pieces. After you've hit up the musuem, head into the shops that are all around town. These adorable little Delft Blue shops are the perfect place to learn a little more and perhaps pick yourself up a nice souvenir. The town itself is quaint and quiet, making for a wonderful afternoon of shopping and exploring in a little bit of peace and quiet.
Rotterdam
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Average Daily Travel Cost (per person):
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€ 91.13 |
| Accommodation1 | € 44.57 |
| Food2 | € 33.42 |
| Local Transportation1 | € 17.14 |
| Entertainment1 | € 18.29 |
| Alcohol2 | € 13.09 |
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and has the largest port in Europe. It's famously known as a city of architecture. In a few square kilometers of the city center you can get a complete overview of twentieth century architecture within Rotterdam.
Rotterdam is a very diverse, international, and hard working city. There's an air of optimism that permeates the entire city. There are frequent events, festivals and performances, making Rotterdam an enjoyable place to spend some time. Water is also an integrated part of the city design.
Like elsewhere in the Netherlands, Rotterdam is easy to navigate on bike and you will find many of the locals traveling around on bicycle. Even so, there is an excellent public transportation system that integrates a metro, bus, and tram system to ensure that it is efficient and comprehensive.
Museums in Rotterdam are quite impressive and many are worth a visit. Be sure and check out the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Kunsthal, Nederlands Fotomuseum, and the Maritime Museum. Also make sure you visit the Windmills De Ster and De Lelie, a fun sight for visitors of all ages. Other impressive buildings in the city are the City Hall, Grote of Sint Laurenskerk, and Pilgrimfathers' church.
The restaurant scene in Rotterdam continues to grow and thrive. You'll find new restaurants opening regularly to meet the needs of the locals and tourists alike. The area around metrostation Blaak known as Oude Haven or Old Harbour is a great place to find a good pub or restaurant, although there is little else to see here. Many restaurants in the area are mid range or high end, but the food is quite good and is often Dutch or French in style.
There are pubs around town and many are surpisingly diverse. Consider what style you'll looking for and then select a neighborhood and you're likely to find a bar that you'll enjoy. Nightlife is generally vibrant and many bars are open late into the night.
Rotterdam is a very diverse, international, and hard working city. There's an air of optimism that permeates the entire city. There are frequent events, festivals and performances, making Rotterdam an enjoyable place to spend some time. Water is also an integrated part of the city design.
Like elsewhere in the Netherlands, Rotterdam is easy to navigate on bike and you will find many of the locals traveling around on bicycle. Even so, there is an excellent public transportation system that integrates a metro, bus, and tram system to ensure that it is efficient and comprehensive.
Museums in Rotterdam are quite impressive and many are worth a visit. Be sure and check out the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Kunsthal, Nederlands Fotomuseum, and the Maritime Museum. Also make sure you visit the Windmills De Ster and De Lelie, a fun sight for visitors of all ages. Other impressive buildings in the city are the City Hall, Grote of Sint Laurenskerk, and Pilgrimfathers' church.
The restaurant scene in Rotterdam continues to grow and thrive. You'll find new restaurants opening regularly to meet the needs of the locals and tourists alike. The area around metrostation Blaak known as Oude Haven or Old Harbour is a great place to find a good pub or restaurant, although there is little else to see here. Many restaurants in the area are mid range or high end, but the food is quite good and is often Dutch or French in style.
There are pubs around town and many are surpisingly diverse. Consider what style you'll looking for and then select a neighborhood and you're likely to find a bar that you'll enjoy. Nightlife is generally vibrant and many bars are open late into the night.
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Websites with Upcoming Events
By backpackguru
on Nov 21, 2011 in Entertainment
Rotterdam uses two main websites to list upcoming events and activities around town. VVV (http://www.vvv.nl) is a website that catalogs larger events while the less known and smaller events often take advantage of Use-it (http://www.use-it.nl/), in the calendar section. Here you can find anything from music events, expositions, movies, and parties. The city also has nl10 magazine, which comes out two times each month. There are free copies available all around town. The magazine often has articles about ongoing events and activities that might be available. It's worth picking up and checking out while you're in town if you're looking for something interesting, local, and not too touristy.
Gouda
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Average Daily Travel Cost (per person):
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€ 102.58 |
| Accommodation1 | € 56.00 |
| Food2 | € 30.28 |
| Local Transportation1 | € 29.05 |
| Entertainment1 | € 7.11 |
| Alcohol2 | € 12.83 |
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Stained Glass Window in St Janskerk
By backpackguru
on Nov 6, 2011 in Entertainment
The stained glass windows in St Janskerk where made during the 16th century and are very impressive.. The windows were created when Holland was a Catholic region, so the scenes are religious in nature. They were made more secular during the post reformation period between 1572 and 1603. One of the windows shows the story of Jonah and the whale, while another show Jesus as a young child. You can have a guide show you around the church and tell you more details about the windows. It costs 2 euros to enter the church and the hours of operation are from 9 to 5 every day with the exclusion of Sunday. There are occasional organ recitals as well.
Lisse
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Average Daily Travel Cost (per person):
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€ 88.72 |
| Accommodation1 | € 50.86 |
| Food2 | € 28.00 |
| Local Transportation1 | € 10.29 |
| Entertainment1 | € 18.86 |
| Alcohol2 | € 12.57 |
Lisse is very much a seasonal destination. During a two month period every spring it becomes one of the Netherlands most popular tourist destinations. In the Bulb Region of South Holland, it is home to the Keukenhof amusement park, which comes to life every spring with millions of flowers coming into full bloom. The spectacular sight attracts over eight hundred thousand visitors every year, all during that two month time period. This sight truly is amazing with rows of colored flowers lighting up the grounds. The flowers cover more than 32 hectares and include tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring flowers. Its a wonderful sight for people of all ages, and a wonderful photographic opportunity for anybody in the area.
While travelers visit Lisse specifically to see the flowers in bloom, the town itself does have some attractions worth visiting. Castle Keukenhof is not located in the park, and is worth a separate visit. You can get a guided tour on Mondays and Sunday. Often it is closed for special events on other days. If you're a flower enthusiast, there are lectures throughout the year on horticulture or the Netherlands flower industry. There are also elaborate guided tours which give you a basic understand of the flowers and a glimpse at the history of the area.
Keukenhob Park has five different restaurants you can choose from. They all overlook the park and offer self service food such as sandwiches, coffee, and tea. For a more thorough sit down meal you can din in Lisse, with most of the restaurant options located along Heereweg and the nearby streets.
There are a few hotels around the area, but during the peak times these are not enough. If you're hoping to stay in Lisse during the events, you absolutely must plan ahead and make reservations well in advance. It is possible to stay somewhere nearby and make the trip as a day trip. This is likely to save you some money as well.
While travelers visit Lisse specifically to see the flowers in bloom, the town itself does have some attractions worth visiting. Castle Keukenhof is not located in the park, and is worth a separate visit. You can get a guided tour on Mondays and Sunday. Often it is closed for special events on other days. If you're a flower enthusiast, there are lectures throughout the year on horticulture or the Netherlands flower industry. There are also elaborate guided tours which give you a basic understand of the flowers and a glimpse at the history of the area.
Keukenhob Park has five different restaurants you can choose from. They all overlook the park and offer self service food such as sandwiches, coffee, and tea. For a more thorough sit down meal you can din in Lisse, with most of the restaurant options located along Heereweg and the nearby streets.
There are a few hotels around the area, but during the peak times these are not enough. If you're hoping to stay in Lisse during the events, you absolutely must plan ahead and make reservations well in advance. It is possible to stay somewhere nearby and make the trip as a day trip. This is likely to save you some money as well.
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Keukenfof Garden
By backpackguru
on Nov 6, 2011 in Entertainment
Every spring Keukenfof comes to life. It's a 32 hectare garden that, when if full bloom, attracts tourists and travelers from all of the world. The beauty really appeals to anyone and everyone from all age groups. If you're interested in photography then this is an experience you shouldn't miss. Millions of tulips, along with other bulb flowers, are in full bloom created rows and rows of incredible striking color. You can also visit some of the flower shows that take place at the pavilions. Adults pay about 15 euros, and cars pay 4 euros to park. There are discounts for children and seniors.
Den Haag
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Average Daily Travel Cost (per person):
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| Accommodation1 | € 39.00 |
| Local Transportation1 | € 20.00 |
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