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Climate   Amsterdam

Climate, Amsterdam

 11 Reviews  There are a lot of rainy days in the Netherlands, but some of those days it rains only a bit for a short while. When it rains harder, it is often also windy, so an umbrella can be blow away sometimes.... 

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Warm clothing   Amsterdam

Warm clothing, Amsterdam

 8 Reviews  Pare your crap down & pack light! I work for an airline loading freight & luggage & have found a travel-type backpack to be the best of all worlds. Travel-type packs have the option of protecting the... 

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Shoes   Amsterdam

Shoes, Amsterdam

 10 Reviews  Definitely wear comfortable shoes while walking around in Amsterdam. You'll do a lot of walking. I went in October so it was cold and the wind was pretty powerful. Wear a coat and bring a hat and... 

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General   Amsterdam

General, Amsterdam

 39 Reviews  There used to be an Easyinternet place nearby but that has closed. I really had to struggle to find an Internet Centre near the Centraal Station. Here is a good one: City Phone Internet, Nieuwendijk... 

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Rain gear   Amsterdam

Rain gear, Amsterdam

 18 Reviews  During my six-day trip in August, there was only one day that it didn't rain at all. I had to buy two umbrellas and one rain jacket on different occasions before I decide to carry at least one... 

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Voltage Convertor   Amsterdam

Voltage Convertor, Amsterdam

 2 Reviews  Mark all of your bags with ID tags. Tie a ribbon around your luggage so you can ID them when you arrive. The AP is a jungle and this will make it easier for you. Don't expect to go to the country side... 

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Backpack   Amsterdam

Backpack, Amsterdam

 6 Reviews   Be careful when you look up to all those nice facades! And try to stand still or you could bang your head into either a lamppost or another person trying to pass you by. If you are a walk, talk and... 

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Books / Journal   Amsterdam

Books / Journal, Amsterdam

 6 Reviews  Amsterdam is a casual city, so you don't need to bring a lot of dressy clothes unless you are there for business meetings. We saw people wearing jeans in most of the restaurants we went to. However,... 

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Money   Amsterdam

Money, Amsterdam

 6 Reviews  Exchange point in Amsterdam: Exchange Corporation Damrak 12 1012 LG AMSTERDAM Telefoon +3120-6248120 Where: when you come out of Central Station, walk straight on, that's Damrak American... 

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Camera   Amsterdam

Camera, Amsterdam

 2 Reviews  Don't forget your camera ! Amsterdam is very beautiful. For SLR Users , come with wide and zoom lenses , batteries , charger and maybe more memory cards. I use RAW when taking pictures so i returned... 

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Electricity

by sim1

In case you want to bring any electrical appliances with you, here is the system The Netherlands uses : 230 volts and 50 Hz. It is a round pin attachment plug (see picture)An adapter will allow you to plug an appliance designed for one type of outlet into another type of outlet. Despite the fact that more than a dozen different types of plugs are in use, a typical travel adapter kit usually contains about five adapters which are capable of dealing with most of the outlets shown here. Adapters often manage this versatility by bypassing the ground/earth wire. Beware : an adapter by itself will not change the electrical voltage. You must be sure that your appliance can handle different voltages (either automatically or through a voltage switch). If it can't, you will need a voltage converter.

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by sim1

The climate in the Netherlands can change suddenly. And always be prepared for the rain! It rains quite often here, and I never leave the house without an umbrella or a raincoat. Don't forget your photo equipment, and lots of film rolls. There are so many picturesque villages and cities, that you will keep that camera clicking!I am taking a picture here with my digital camera. A great solution for my VT pages, hahaha, instant result, and quickly to upload to my pages because I don't have to scan anymore.But I like the photos taken with my SLR better, so I take that one always with me as well.

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Pack to Amsterdam

by dr.firas

You have not to forget that Amsterdam is a city full of activities, so you have to be ready with your camera equipments and so, if you don't have a digi camera, you'll need loads of films, so get ready for that!also make sure you have enough money, there are lots of museums, and wonderful restaurants plus great souvenires to buy, so pack it with you!

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Cloths for every type of weather (even in summer)

by Pavlik_NL

Enough to bring the souvenirs back home: one pair of wooden shoes, ten kilo's of tulip bulbs and a windmill. Also take care of some hidden compartment for some ... uh, ... let's say ... "stuff". Slippers as well as high boots. You never know when these dikes break. Never forget your umbrella, though a raincoat is even better. Extra towel for drying your hair after rain. Extra soap for when you fell into the A'dam canals (if anything gets you clean after that). Sensitive films for cloudy days, others for sunny days (you might actually hit one out of three this year). A water tight tent. On beaches a swimmmingtrousers and/or bikini (but keep the "Zuidwester" - a traditional shippers raincoat - within reach). Seriously, in The Netherlands the weather is quite unpredictable. Most summers are fine, but ... there's (almost) always wind (not for nothing we have so many windmills)! Winters...

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A Little Bit Of Everything

by jheller

Although summers can be hot and winters can be cold, the climate in The Netherlands is both temperate and extremely changeable. Therefor, it is important that you bring a little of everything. For summer trips that includes a sweater and jacket, along with shorts and T-shirts. For late autumn and early spring, include both light shirts and heavy sweaters. And always, always, bring some sort of rain gear! When you visit The Netherlands from a non-European country, be advised to bring along a converter plug, or your electrical equipment might not work. We use the 220-230 volt system, with a double-stemmed plug.

Rain, wind and sunshine

by Heinisuo

Weather can change pretty much from sunny to stormy.It was exceptionally nice weather, during my visit. Had some heavy rains and lots of clouds, but also clear weather and sunshine.Weather can change pretty quickly from sunshine to (nearly) storm. Take something for rain, wind and sunshine and you'll be fine.

Pack lightly

by OlafS

The Netherlands is a fairly rich country, with highly developed logistics. That means you can buy just about anything here, and items are rarely sold out. Only bring the obvious necessities. Depending on your time of arrival you can even buy things like toothpaste, soap etc. on your first day. Bring one film for your camera, buy more later. An umbrella? Buy one when it rains, don't bring one 'just in case'. Need cheap clothes? Find a market or a shop like Zeeman or Wibra. You're on holiday, not in some fashion contest. A travel-guide is nice to have in advance, but in most (especially larger) cities you can buy one in English at the first book-store. And so on, and so on.

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by Leipzig

All over the year it's a good idea to bring warm weather clothes and cool weather gear as well as good rain-repellant coat or jacket! Bring your umbrella at anytime in the year! It's easy to get films and batteries for every kind of camera! Climate in some towns: Amsterdam (north): Summers average maximum is about 21°C (72°F) minimum around 12°C (54°F). Winters average maximum is about 5°C (41°F) minimum around 0°C (32°F). It can rain/shower all over the year, mainly winters and springs..Maastricht (south): Summers average maximum is about 22°C (73°F) minimum around 13°C (55°F). Winters average maximum is about 4°C (39°F) minimum around 0°C (32°F). It can rain/shower all over the year, there is no specific rainy season.

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Pack!

by ATLC

Anything will do. Prepare for rain. Summer can be anything from 10-30 degrees Celsius.Winter can be anything from -10 to 15 degrees Celsius. Everything can be bought anywhere. Everything can be bought anywhere. Everything can be bought anywhere.

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by Gypsy_Saskia

For any type of travel within our country, an umbrella is quite recommendable! It doesn't always rain of course, but it can rain in all seasons, so better be prepared! I can't think of anything you can't get in the Netherlands.

Top 3 Hotels in Netherlands

Seven Bridges Hotel  Amsterdam

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Novotel Maastricht  Maastricht

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Q:  A couple of years since I've been back. Nothing stays the same. So, is the old strippenkaart system finally over? I can read... 

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A: chippenkaartenmarken ;-) 

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