The Netherlands is located in North-western Europe and is known for its tulip fields, canals, and cycling routes. No visa is needed but a passport is required and the national currency is the Euro.
The best weather in The Netherlands is between April to October. The best time to see the tulips is April to May and the peak tourist season is between July and August.
Some local foods to try are Stamppot, Nieuwe Haring, Rookworst, Patat, Stroopwafel, and Dutch beer.
Some information on the local culture is that you should only smoke in designated areas, Coffee shops sell cannabis products and cafes serve coffee. When you meet someone you should shake their hand, and instead of saying hello say your name. Criticism is more common than offering praise, cycling is popular and bike paths connect the cities to the countryside. The Dutch don’t raise their voice when speaking.
Netherlands for Couples
Barendrecht – Recreatiepark De Oude Maas is located 15km from Rotterdam. Some of the top things to do and places to visit in Rotterdam are Markthal Rotterdam, Central station, Rotterdam zoo, Erasmus Bridge, Stadium Feijenoord, Fenix Food Factory, Euromast tower and much more as there is plenty for everyone to do and see from nature and parks to museums and landmarks. http://www.recreatieparkdeoudemaas.nl/index.php/en/
Netherlands for Families
Hoeven – Molecaten park Bosbad Hoeven is located in the South West of the country near a lake and woods. This campsite has plenty to do, for children there is a waterslide, large playground, toddlers heated pool, games room, dance nights, children’s club, indoor playground, water play area, and crazy golf to keep children entertained. There is also plenty for adults to do as there is a tennis court, pool, fishing, cycle routes from the camp, and walking routes, as well as bike hire and pedal boats. There is also a water park, Waterspeelpark Splesj in Hoeven. Nearby in Breda there are plenty of things to see and do from visiting castles, historic sights, and architectural buildings to zoos, wildlife areas, and specialty museums. https://www.eurocampings.co.uk/netherlands/north-brabant/hoeven/molecaten-park-bosbad-hoeven-105438/
Families with young children
Ommen Beerze – Beerze Bulten Campsite is located in the east of the Netherlands. As the site is situated near a lake there are canoes available to hire. It is also a great location for hiking with trails leading from the site as well as cycling trails, the campsite has bicycles, mountain bikes and electric bikes available to hire. There are also guided walks, tennis court, volleyball, crazy golf, archery and a golf course nearby. There are also plenty of activities for children as there is a waterslide, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, children’s pool, and children’s club. A short distance away in Ommen there are museums and boat tours. https://www.beerzebulten.nl/en/beerze-bulten-campsite/
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Hello – Hallo (HAH-lo)
Goodbye – Tat ziens (TOT zeenz)
Please – Alstublieft (AHL-stoo-BLEEFT)
Thank you – Dank u (DAHNK oo)
You’re welcome – Graag gedaan (GRAHG gu-DAHN)
Pardon me – Pardon (PAR-don)
English? – Engels (ENG-uls)?
Yes – Ja (yah)
No – Nee (nay)