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Red Light District   Amsterdam

Red Light District, Amsterdam

 32 Reviews  In the Red Light Districts of Amsterdam you will find, on any given day, hundreds of girls offering sex for money. Nowhere else on earth are the women so straightforwardly on display, sitting... 

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City sights   Rotterdam

City sights, Rotterdam

 31 Reviews  Whenever in Rotterdam my eyes are drawn to the other side of the river Meuse. I cannot help it and always get mixed feelings ... Why? I donot really know. Maybe because I've seen the change of this... 

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Vrijthof   Maastricht

Vrijthof, Maastricht

 8 Reviews  The Vrijthof is the city's main focus for both locals and tourists. The eastern side is a row of terraced cafes which face the twin churches of St Jan (with its distinctive red tower) and St Servaas.... 

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General tourist information   The Hague

General tourist information, The Hague

 19 Reviews  See the Castalia, better known as the "Two Brests Of Lady Hague", the Atrium and the Hoftoren, photographed here from centre of The Hague. I just had to wait for the traffic light, and got struck by... 

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Tourist info   Eindhoven

Tourist info, Eindhoven

 3 Reviews  The local Tourist office. For the best tourist information go to Tourist Info. At the local Tourist Office you can get a free Eindhoven guide in the English language. The office is located near the... 

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Coffee Shops   Haarlem

Coffee Shops, Haarlem

 19 Reviews  Paddos instead of weed. During my recent stay in Holland I learned that the trend nowadays is for "paddos", Dutch word for "paddestoel" or mushroom. Hallucinogenic mushrooms are now a must. The Dutch... 

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Canals   Utrecht

Canals, Utrecht

 6 Reviews  Yet again Oude Gracht, and for good reason. It's got a great selection of restaurants. THE most peaceful place (for me) in the world on a hot summers day. Go for a trip on the water on the canal boat... 

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Scenic Leiden   Leiden

Scenic Leiden, Leiden

 21 Reviews  In the innercity of Leiden you can find 35 almshouses. Most of these almshouses have 12 small houses built by the rich for the poor. The rich (often after they died, by testament) ordered this small... 

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General tourist information   Delft

General tourist information, Delft

 9 Reviews  Useful Delft hyperlinks: The Local Tourist Office (VVV) Hippolytusbuurt 4 2601 CV Delft e-mail : info@tipdelft.nl. Tel: +31-15-2154051 City council website Delft tourism 

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Grote Kerk   Breda

Grote Kerk, Breda

 4 Reviews  You will not miss the Big Church (Grote kerk), also known as Onze-lieve-vrowe-kerk. It is the main Brabant Gothic building in the Netherlands and its beautiful single tower reaches 97 m. This building... 

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Events   Tilburg

Events, Tilburg

 6 Reviews  Some major events that happen every year. No exact dates available. Meimarkt: in May. This day the whole centre is turned into a big fleamarket. Tilburg Hap Stap Festival: end of May. The... 

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Binnendieze   's-Hertogenbosch

Binnendieze, 's-Hertogenbosch

 1 Review  The major highlight of our visit here was the tour of the river canal under Den Bosch. There there is much to see and the ambience while walking about or sitting at the cafe or pub is something I hope... 

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Coffeeshops / Drugs   Amsterdam

Coffeeshops / Drugs, Amsterdam

 63 Reviews  its all over the place.dont go inthe first one avoid bulldog as they are for tourits look at the ones with plenty locals in stoned they are the best. i found the greenhouse to be the one, bubblegum is... 

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General tourist information   Rotterdam

General tourist information, Rotterdam

 21 Reviews  I'd never considered Rottterdam as a tourist city on my previous visits - just a place to change trains (and of course having the Centraal station surrounded by a building site didn't help). But now... 

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Parks   Maastricht

Parks, Maastricht

 8 Reviews  Maastricht Citypark is located on the western bank of the Maas. It is located alongside the old citywalls, the Jeker and the kazematten. Throughout history, the park has had several forms. In the 18... 

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Binnenhof   The Hague

Binnenhof, The Hague

 15 Reviews  Het Kabinet der Koningin [The Queen's Office support to the Queen in the performance of her constitutional duties and acts as a link between the Queen and her ministers. Its functions are laid down in... 

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Carnaval   Eindhoven

Carnaval, Eindhoven

 1 Review  This picture was taken at Cafetaria de Hoek some years ago during Carnaval which is held every year 6 weeks before easter. We celebrate carnaval for a period of 5 days saturday till wednesday and on... 

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Grote Markt   Haarlem

Grote Markt, Haarlem

 7 Reviews  Rent à bike and Tour around Haarlem. THE city offers so much small streets, parcs and the beach. By bike you have easy access to all. We rented the bikes at a most amazing store. It's à sort toystore... 

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Old architecture   Utrecht

Old architecture, Utrecht

 6 Reviews  Utrecht has streets full of quite trendy little shops - definitely worth having a wander if you are looking for something special... but postcards are somewhat hard to find! I asked an assistant for... 

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Leiden University   Leiden

Leiden University, Leiden

 3 Reviews  Minerva is a student organization's whose headquarters is right behind the Hotel Nieuw Minerva, where I stayed. If you stay at this hotel - especially when the weather's warm and the windows are open... 

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Delft Blue Pottery   Delft

Delft Blue Pottery, Delft

 5 Reviews  Walking through picturesque Delft and its lovely small streets along the canals you may find some really beautiful views. So have a city-walk which can be booked at different tourist shops, where you... 

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Ginneken / Bouvigne castle   Breda

Ginneken / Bouvigne castle, Breda

 3 Reviews  I work in Breda and this castle is my neighbour, isn't that great! It is called castle Bouvigne and it dates from around 1425 Directions to the castle: by train: to central station Breda, after that... 

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Nederlands Textielmuseum   Tilburg

Nederlands Textielmuseum, Tilburg

 1 Review  Tilburg Textile Museum. Visiting the University was nice but then a visit to a lovely Textile Museum was my favorite. I love crafting ... as many of you know. So I find it very interesting to see how... 

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Canals / Houseboats   Amsterdam

Canals / Houseboats, Amsterdam

 110 Reviews  This being my third time in Amsterdam, it was a total surprise to me to see the difference that a season makes. Before I had been in summer and spring, now it was winter and from the photos you can... 

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Architecture, modern   Rotterdam

Architecture, modern, Rotterdam

 14 Reviews  The biggest public library in the Netherlands is located on Binnenroute.The building has six floors and is truly eye-catching. Take the escalator up and look out over the city through the massive... 

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Nizozemsko 2010 - Amsterdam

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Nizozemsko je jednou z opravdu "svobodných" zemí, kde se neřeší spoustu věcí. Lidé si tam žijí po svém, mají svůj životní styl, svoje zvyky a hlavně si značně uvědomují, že celá jejich "svobodná" kultura, kterou lákají cizince na návštěvu, značně přispívá jejich ekonomice.Je tu všechno poměrně drahé, ubytování pod 800,- Kč na noc na osobu je téměř nemožné. Amsterdam je proste kulturním centrem a tak si člověk musí za zdejší pobyt trošku připlatit. I když v porovnání s vyspělými evropskými zeměmi nejsou ceny nijak přemrštěné. Prostě na víkend fajn plán.Každý vyhledává na Amsterdamu něco. Jsou tu k vidění úžasně úzké domy, stejně jako třeba v Londýně, spoustu kanálů a mostů, jako třeba ve Stockholmu, několik muzeí a...

USEFUL LINKS

by pieter_jan_v

USEFUL LINKS:Dutch Tourist Board or NBTCSurprising HollandDutch start pagePartying in the NetherlandsDutch Public Transportation Journey PlannerVisum Information (Foreigners going to The Netherlands)Visum information from the Dutch Foreign Affairs Office (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken)Dutch Immigration Service (IND)Visum Information (Dutchies going abroad)Dutch government services portalMultiple hyperlinks to Dutch (local) government & organisationsDutch statistics (CBS)European Parliament Dutch BureauEuropean Union Dutch versionActual Weather reportsDutch weather map (buienradar)Loo 2 Go Group activities in the NetherlandsDutch fishing villages, windmills and river ferries DVD Trailers Working in the Netherlands:Amsterdam Expat CenterWhat permits????New to HollandDutch jobs for people who speaks EnglishResources for finding work in the NetherlandsWorking in the South of the...

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AMSTERDAM - CITY OF CANALS

by LoriPori

The largest city, AMSTERDAM is also the capital of the Netherlands. A small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age (17th century). During that era, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds,Amsterdam's main attractions include its canals, The Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam Museum, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark and its red-light district.Amsterdam is amazing. Love the canals, the boats on the canals, the unique architecture and the fact that it's centrum is completely walkable.

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Need for private nursing

by ATLC

This is an unusual question so I have googled for:"Particuliere verpleging Amsterdam" (private nursing).This is what it has come up with:Zeegers Particulier VerpleegkundigeElpermeer 96, 1025 AL AmsterdamTel +31 (0)20 6361727‎C.C. van der Plas Particuliere ThuiszorgCarnapstraat 232, 1062 KT AmsterdamTel. +31 (0)6 53744372‎ (=mobile phone)Zorg Ondersteuning Nederland B.V.Middenweg 183, 1098 AM AmsterdamTel. 020 4689244‎B.V. Zorgwerk - www.zorgwerk.nlElandsgracht 120, Amsterdam - 020 4227887It may be an option to go to a 'Zorghotel'.It's a hotel where people recuperate after surgery. It's like a hotel but with professional nursing staff.http://www.zorghotels.nu/noord-holland.htmlThe nearest is: http://www.zorghoteljagtlust.nlThis particular hotel is 35 car minutes from Schiphol.Hopefully this is a start for your search!

How to speak Dutch in 5 minutes

by pieter_jan_v

Hallo - HalloHi/Bye - Hoi/DagGood Morning - GoedemorgenGood Afternoon - GoedemiddagGood Evening - GoedenavondHow are you - Hoe gaat het ermee?Tasteful - LekkerCosy - GezelligHave a nice meal - Eet smakelijkWhat's the time - Hoe laat is het?How much - HoeveelWhere - Waar1- Een2- Twee3 - Drie4 - Vier5- Vijf6 - Zes7- Zeven8 - Acht9 - Negen10 - Tien25 - Vijf en Twintig50 - Vijftig100 - HonderdI love you - Ik houd van jeGoodbye - Tot ziensA movie to practise your Dutch

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The good cause

by pieter_jan_v

The Netherlands is known to be liberal and the Dutch are helpful to people all over the globe.Here are some Dutch Aid organisations:Oxfam NovibGreenpeaceCordaidWNFSOS kinderdorpenLilianefondsOneMenZeehondencreche Pieterburen

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Your MAIL

by pieter_jan_v

Since 2006 mail services are provided by TNT.The house colour tranformed from red into orange.If you send mail abroad enter it in the mailbox section with: "OVERIGE POSTCODES" (remaining ZIP codes).Dutch Postcode informationTNT Post website and Post Office website

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Useful phone numbers

by ealgisi

The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom in addition to their other emergency numbers.Here are some useful phone numbers that you might need while in Netherlands:Formerly 06-11Police (non-urgent): 0900-8844

Winter scenery: snow! part I

by a5floor

Every winter season we are hoping to get snow. Especially when Christmas is arriving. This year (2009) we got snow on 17 December. And the prediction is that we will get more snow in the next couple of days. And every time there is snow, people get crazy in the traffic. Loooooong traffic jams (up to 30km one part). But the best thing of snow are making these great pictures!! Especially when the sun is shining.

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Postzegels / Stamps

by a5floor

When you are in the Netherlands and you want to send a postcards/letter to your family/friends, you should go to a store that has a sign outside that says 'TNT postkantoor' (post office). At the 'TNT postkantoor' you can buy your stamps. The Dutch word for stamps is postzegels.There are 3 rates for your mail (in 2009):Domestic (inside the Netherlands) Eur 0.44Europe EUR 0.77Oustide Europe (the rest of the world) EUR 0.95

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