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Speed, drugs and p-ing Eindhoven
5 Reviews It is prohibited to drive if you are over the 0.5 blood alcohol level. Driving under the influence is a criminal offense and applies to driving a car and riding a motor bike, scooter, moped or...
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Drug dealers / Junkies Amsterdam
62 Reviews I saw tips that you should not buy drugs at all (except the coffeeshops and smartshops) and that it's illegal. That's true. But that's not the mentality of giving tips and information as we are used...
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Pick Pocketing / Street crime Amsterdam
96 Reviews when i traveled around the city it looked safe although a lot of people told me to avoid small alleys and red light district area during the night. Always watch your stuff , bag , wallet. There a lot...
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Coffee shops and drugs Amsterdam
48 Reviews Because there are coffee shops in Amsterdam a lot of people sit and smoke Hashish or Marijuana , there are also places where you can buy Ecstasy or Mushrooms. If you decide to try those drugs , don't...
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General warnings Amsterdam
80 Reviews The Anne Frank House is the most popular tourist attraction of Amsterdam. No wonder, that during the day long waiting lines grow at the entrance. So, get up early and be there at 9AM sharp (or visit...
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Scams and Tricks Amsterdam
24 Reviews Warning: I fell for this scam and you can too. In the flower market, where a lot of tourist go to buy flowers, it is easy to be ripped off. Especially in the shop at the corner, the scamming is very...
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Crossing the streets / Traffic Amsterdam
54 Reviews How bad does it hurt WHEN A TRAM HITS YOU? I hope you never find out. I had an interesting conversation with a Tram Driver. When I asked her (a V.T. Member!) if she had ever hit anything, the answer...
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Cycling Amsterdam
49 Reviews Amsterdam is full of bicycles. I have never seen so many bicycles in my life. Cycle riders are dangerous too. Make sure you do not stand on a cycle way. I learn't the hard way lol. Also, it seems...
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Urinating Amsterdam
9 Reviews If you have to find a toilet and you don't find... Try harder and don't urinate on the streets ! The citizens don't like it , the police can give you 50 euros penalty. There is a problem finding a...
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Dam Square Pigeons and more .. Amsterdam
9 Reviews There was a street performer that was all silver, I was going to take his picture & he yelled "Stop, you are American, Saddam will kill you & your family", I was so embarressed & shocked, Dam Square...
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Police / Parking Amsterdam
16 Reviews Amsterdam has a strict and expensive parking control. If you haven't payed your ticket or have parked your car at the wrong spot, you end up with DE WIELKLEM. Removing cost a lot of money and...
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Language Amsterdam
2 Reviews This is not a warning ! Dutch can be very difficult to pronounce and understand but the Dutchmen speak English well. Almost everyone i talked to was with great English and polite so don't be afraid to...
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In many Dutch trains there are sectection called "Stilte Coupe", a part where you are required to be silent, so people can study, read or relax.In these sections the use of cell phones is forbidden; the same goes for loud talking.These sections can be recognized by the the wording "STILTE - SILENCE" on the outside windows.
Be aware of trees with a red/whire striped ribbon with the wording:PAS OP EIKENPROCESSIERUPS.These ribbons warn you for mainly oak trees that have processionary caterpillar colonies on them. The hairs of these caterpillars cause a red rash on your skin and a terrible itch.
In this small country, the road system is dense and well maintained. But that also means loads of traffic and loads of road works. This could turn a, say 80 km drive, into a 2 hour journey if you have the bad luck of getting into a traffic jam.It's good to know beforehand where the road works are.The road works are always well indicated on the road so it's not dangerous. Nevertheless they often cause traffic jams.Check out the link below for current information in English, German, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish
When a friend of mine was introduced to my Netherlands page he pointed out that the main Danger was not listed on this page: ME !So he writes:Be aware that provoking this citizen is a hazardous activity. If confronted by this small Dutch person do not be unduly alarmed. Usually, offerings of small gifts such as chocolate or even large gifts of chocolate will render her entirely safe.What are friends for, eh?
Do not change money when people ask you in the street. Not even make a bank-note smaller or bigger. If you have to do that for your own use, go into a shop or bank.Look on the website for Euro information
I've seen many forum posting or I receive questions about working and living in The Netherlands. Now this is not so simple as many people think. For the necessary requirements for citizens of the USA, go to the link below.If you want correct information, please direct your questions to a Dutch Embassy or Consulate in your country. See also link below.Another good link is CWI, Center for Work and IncomeAfter five years of working and living in The Netherlands you could become eligible for a Dutch passport under certain conditions.http://www.usemb.nl/caslivi.htm
In The Netherlands guilder banknotes can be changed until 1/1/2032, legitimation required. Coins can be exchanged until 1/1/2007 (max. 1000 coins per transaction, legitimation required). Both only at the Dutch national bank.The address is:De Nederlandsche Bank NVWesteinde 1, 1017 ZN AmsterdamPostbus 98, 1000 AB AmsterdamTelefax 020 - 524 25 00Until 1/1/2003 you can go to your local Dutch bank and deposit the money into your bank account (no cash refund). Read more on www.euro.nlRead more about the Euro on my Europe page!There's lots if info on all countries using the Euro and a historical travelogue with pictures all the old Dutch guilder coins.
Fun side I think.One better laugh about it then get annoyed .. life s a box of chocolates, as Forrest Gump once stated, better be amazed because of it and try to be content with what you get.Or hear, in this case.
Alright, so you're either in need or trespassing....then you'll be happy or not so happy to see this police car!112 is the equivalent of 911 in the US.But only and ONLY for emergencies.If you need police but it is not an emergency you call 0900-8844See below: Dutch police website, information in English.
When your driving, walking or on a bike... the road sign for you to give way is like a row of sharks teeth across the road, when they are pointing at you then you give way. This is more important when you are on a bike... as you will mostly have the right of way, but if the sharks teeth are against you STOP!
Seven Bridges Hotel Amsterdam
4 Reviews and 488 Opinions We almost stayed here. Looked like a charming hotel, although we didn’t see the rooms. It’s in a...
The Manhattan Hotel Rotterdam Rotterdam
6 Reviews and 138 Opinions Right opposite Rotterdam Centraal train station on Weena, is the imposing 5 star Westin hotel. It...
Novotel Maastricht Maastricht
4 Reviews and 177 Opinions It's great to see and witness that the hotel has a heated outdoor swimming pool, which you can use...
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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...
A: chippenkaartenmarken ;-)
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