Netherlands

The Netherlands or Holland has to be one of my favourite countries that Ive visited so far. Its next to Belgium and Germany, with one side of it a great coastline with some lovely beach towns. They speak Dutch, which Im learning at Uni at the moment as an elective. Im on a first so far, though theres an exam tomorow! My partner is Dutch, so thats one reason why I have visited it twice. The first time was a bit overwhelming as I didnt speak any dutch, and although everyone can speak english, they dont always want to. The second time I went it was loads better as I could speak more dutch and understand a lot more than before. I ...  Read the complete review

INTRODUCTION It was 14 years ago that I boarded a plane to Amsterdam for a weekend trip which would be the first time I'd been on a plane since I was 3. Having recently landed a job where I was asked if I minded international travel, I thought I'd better take a crash course in foreign travel, and accompanied by my sister here I was on my way. Having been half scared to death by the noise and momentum of the jet engines on take off, and equally nonplussed at the train announcements in a foreign language once I'd arrived, it was a crash course indeed. And I hadn't even been to the red light district yet. Fast forward to the present day, and about half my working ...  Read the complete review

My husband and I have been to Holland a few times now and stayed in Amsterdam so we decided to have a change and stay at The Hague for a long weekend. This is a beautiful city with so much to offer. We flew with Easy Jet from Liverpool airport at a cost of eighty-five pounds return and parked our car at the airport for eight pounds a day. The flight took just under an hour to Schipol Airport and a half hour train journey later we were at our destination. This city has a mixture of ultra modern building styles and the traditional Dutch architecture. There are historic churches and civic buildings galore to admire, my favorite though has to be ...  Read the complete review

I originally went to Holland to go and see the capital of the Netherlands- Amsterdam! As I imagine that most people have already highlighted on Amsterdam I will just briefly touch on my time there for the duration I would like to concentrate on other areas of Holland. In the 6 days that I was in Amsterdam I did and went to the following: The Holland Experience- waterlooplein Anne Frank huis- Prinsengracht Rikjsmuseum- The museum quarter Artis zoo The red light district- at night The diamond factory The Jewish quarter 2 different canal boat tours Of these I did the tourist and ...  Read the complete review

I first went to Holland on business and have been a few times flying and staying in Amsterdam. An interesting place but I have since learnt that Holland has so much more to offer. My broader knowledge of Holland has come through a twinning arrangement between two Rotary clubs - we are twinned with the Club of Hengelo Driene over near the German border. We visit every other year. On my first visit to Hengelo we flew to Schipol, then took the train to The Hague. What a place! Nicer that Amsterdam I think! We stayed a night there and had an organised walking tour of the city - I recommend that to see all the sights and interesting places tucked away. Fine ...  Read the complete review