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Speed, drugs and p-ing   Eindhoven

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Police / Parking   Amsterdam

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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Dam Square Pigeons and more ..   Amsterdam

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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Language   Amsterdam

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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School holidays 2008/2009 part 2 - dates

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The date notation is: Day/Month/YearPrimary school = PS (age 5-12)Secondary school = SS (age 12-18)If you want to know what regions are meant, read the previous tip.Autumn holiday: North PS+SS - 18-10-08 until 26-10-08Autumn holiday: Middle/South - 11-10-08 until 19-10-08Christmas (all regions): 20-12-08 until 04-01-09 Spring holiday: North/Middle PS+SS 14-02-09 until 22-02-09Spring holiday: South PS+SS 21-02-08 until 01-03-09May holidays: All regions PS+SS 25-04-09 until 05-05-09Summer holiday: North PS 04-07-09 until 16-08-09Summer holiday: North SS 04-07-09 until 23-08-09 Summer holiday: Middle PS 11-07-09 until 23-08-09Summer holiday: Middle SS 11-07-09 until 30-08-09Summer holiday: South PS 25-07-09 until 06-09-09Summer holiday: South SS 18-07-09 until 06-09-09Autumn holiday: North PS+SS - not yet known (new school year)Autumn holiday: Middle/South - not yet known (new school year)

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Average rainfall in October (autumn)

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The normal average rainfall in October is 78 mm. Anything under say 65 mm is considered a dry month.October has the autumn school holiday (one week), generally the 3rd week of that month.Over the last 10 years:2007: 32 mm2006: 91 mm2005: 49 mm2004: 56 mm2003: 74 mm2002: 82 mm2001: 55 mm2000: 109 mm1999: 62 mm1998: 172 mm

Smoking in The Netherlands

by ATLC

From 1 July 2008 there will be a new anti-smoking regulation. Smoking in all public places (governmental buildings, local governmental buildings, schools, hospitals, all public transportation including stations) is already prohibited. From July 1st 2008 this will also include hotels, restaurants, pubs, and also shopping malls, congress halls, concert halls, and airports. Outside terraces at restaurants are ok to smoke.The restaurant business (and all other related businesses) may have separate, closed off rooms and spaces for smokers. Staff is not allowed to serve there.In coffeeshops the area where the products are sold must be smoke free.Trespassing will be fined.

A 'slightly' different map view!

by ATLC

I was fiddling around with my VT travel map when I noticed the shape of my home country Netherlands. According to the graphical interpretation of VT, it is quite different than its actual shape!The appendix isn't on the bottom left, it's on the bottom right (the province Limburg is missing). And there is a big bit missing above Amsterdam as well. That's just about most of the province Noord-Holland. Hmmmm... VT made my country smaller than it already is!Just click on the photo and you'll see.How has your country been portrayed on the VT travel map?

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Dutch railway refunds if'...

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Although I don't like to say anything negative about my country, sometimes one has to be realistic. Dutch railway schedules can be a mess. And they recognise that.So if your trip is not on schedule due to a train mess-up, here's the rules for refund:30-59 mins late: 50% refund single trip or 25% refund return trip.60+ mins late: 100% refund single trip or 50% refund return tripAmounts under 2,20 euro: no refundRule not valid in case of announced maintenance, extreme circumstances such as storm, earthquakes or war.To get the refund you need to get a refund form (called: Geld terug bij Vertraging) from any NS counter. You can ask for refund up to 3 months after your trip.

Bikes

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So this may seem like a strange warning, but a lot of tourists get hit by a bike. Pretty much everyone in the Netherlands has a bike and uses it a lot as well. So you've got the side walk on which you're walking, and the road for the cars, but between those, there also is a bicycle path. Mainly bikers have all the power in traffic and they use it, so take a good look before you cross the road, because a bicycle won't stop for you!

Speeding fines (updated 2007)

by ATLC

Within built-up area'sup to 10 kms too fast: 16-39 €building up to66-69 kms too fast: 660 €Outside built-up area'sup to 10 kms too fast: 14-36 €building up to66-69 kms too fast: 620 €Motorwaysup to 10 kms too fast: 14-34 €building up to66-69 kms too fast: 570 €More than 69 kms per hour: court orderFrom 50 kms and faster the drivers license is taken in.

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Traffic Fines (updated 2007)

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Some of the most common traffic fines:Fines for speedingDrivers license past date: 50 euroNot being able to show drivers license: 50 euroDriving without drivers license: 190 euroDriving without insurance: 320 euroOvertaking when prohibited: 130 euroDriving through red lights: 130 euroOvertaking on or near a pedestrian crossing: 200 euroOvertaking on the right: 130 euroParking on a parking spot for handicapped: 130 euroNot wearing safety belts: 75 euroInsufficient lights on the car: 75 euroHandheld telephoning while driving: 130 euro

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Bank holidays 2007

by ATLC

if you're planning a trip to The Netherlands, you might want to take our national holidays into account.New Year - January 1stGood Friday - 6 April (public services are closed)Easter 8 and 9 AprilQueen's birthday 30 april Liberation day 5 May (once every five years)Ascension Day 17 May (always a Thursday)(usually people take off the day after as well)Whitsun 27 and 28 May

Smoking

by ATLC

Since March last year, all cigarette packs, tobacco pouches and cigar boxes sport big warning texts about the dangers of smoking. At first this had the effect that everyone bought cigarette boxes, and also carton boxes were commercialised, to hide the texts. And stickers were sold with alternative, less threatening texts.But something else happened too. When people got used to it, they started collecting all the different texts. One of the favourites is: smoking affects the quality of sperm.This package shows the text: Smoking is lethal.From January 2004 the governement will take into effect a new law: every employee has the right to a smoking-free area. This also counts in restaurants and pubs although the rule will be valid there from January 2005.Effectively this means that there will be no smoking in restaurants and pubs from January 2005 although the discussion about putting this...

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Seven Bridges Hotel  Amsterdam

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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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