Going Holland in April

[twtan14]

Going for a 9 day trip, what are the stuffs to buy over there? How much $$$ (they using Euro$ right?) to bring? Meals are 100% covered for the trip.

[Wiki_86]

Yup, they use Euro over there.. =)
I am going Amsterdam in end Jan.. Need some valuable advices too man!!

[wanrensg]

Wind Mills, Red Light District, Alkmaar Cheese market, Dam Square are some of the places that should go and visit.

Here you can book the trip. http://www.amsterdamcitytours.com/

If you are there on 30 April, then it is the Queen Birthday and it is a public holiday. It will be a great time to soak into the atmosphere.

[beanstalk6]

Get those day trips out to the islands. Sign up on the Dam. Keukenhof gardens if they remain open. Anne Frank's apartment, if you read the book.

[mambofever]

Wind Mills, Red Light District, Alkmaar Cheese market, Dam Square are some of the places that should go and visit.

Here you can book the trip. http://www.amsterdamcitytours.com/

If you are there on 30 April, then it is the Queen Birthday and it is a public holiday. It will be a great time to soak into the atmosphere.



all these places damn boring. just go lie down on the nice grass opposite riksmuseum.

[twtan14]

I am going for the Keukenhof gardens and farms (flower festival) which is the theme of this tour, will be going in the middle of April so no Queen Birthday for me.

What are the must eat foods or gifts to buy? :D

[andylimwj]

hi,

Did u buy a package tour? Which travel agent is it? My parents ma wanna go in April too...

tks

[twtan14]

hi,

Did u buy a package tour? Which travel agent is it? My parents ma wanna go in April too...

tks

Yes, from 5 Stars.

[kallikles]

I am going for the Keukenhof gardens and farms (flower festival) which is the theme of this tour, will be going in the middle of April so no Queen Birthday for me.

What are the must eat foods or gifts to buy? :D

Must eat foods? :s13:

Unfortunately, Dutch cuisine is probably among the worst in the world. And I'm Dutch, so I know =:p

That said, if you're feeling adventurous...

"Drop", liquorice candy, is definitely worth trying out. It's a type of candy that most of the people here in Holland love, but which most foreigners absolutely hate - so don't buy too much of it.

"Snert", a type of pea soup, is one of the most famous traditional Dutch foods. It's usually eaten with a kind of smoked sausage ("rookworst"), and even though it might look somewhat disgusting, it tastes pretty good.

"Stamppotten", stews, are another mainstay of traditional Dutch cuisine. They come in many varieties, like "stamppot zuurkool" (sauerkraut), "boerenkool" (kale), "hutspot" (carrots), etc., and they're typically eaten with "rookworst" as well.

If you're in the mood for junkfood, you might want to try out a "frikandel speciaal", a type of deep-fried sausage with ketchup, mayonnaise and onions.

Or you could have some "pannenkoeken", (pancakes), which in Holland might contain things like bacon, onions, cheese, etc.

And, of course, cheese, like Gouda and Edam. You might be familiar with those already, though. If not, give them a try.

And if you find yourself craving a drink, try a Grolsch. Or maybe a Beerenburg, if you're into hard liquor.

[leogeo]

wah. tulip season!! i am so envious.......

[mambofever]

Wind Mills, Red Light District, Alkmaar Cheese market, Dam Square are some of the places that should go and visit.

Here you can book the trip. http://www.amsterdamcitytours.com/

If you are there on 30 April, then it is the Queen Birthday and it is a public holiday. It will be a great time to soak into the atmosphere.




windmills not in amsterdamn pls. its damn touristy and useless, and boring. the RLD also damn bo liao.

just relax around the grass opp Riksmuseum and Van Gogh museum.

[defn]

I am going for the Keukenhof gardens and farms (flower festival) which is the theme of this tour, will be going in the middle of April so no Queen Birthday for me.

What are the must eat foods or gifts to buy? :D
For Amsterdam:

Look for a place called Vlemincx (something like that) that sells fries. Also, try a croquette, the FEBO vending machine ones will do, get the ones with veal inside, very nice.

Other than that Amsterdam is pretty boring to me. Toilets everywhere must pay at least 50 cents euro, so take the initiative to relieve yourself before leaving hotel/restaurant. Also, don't take photos of the sex workers, else you'll be in deeper sh*t than you can ever imagine.

[twtan14]

For Amsterdam:

Look for a place called Vlemincx (something like that) that sells fries. Also, try a croquette, the FEBO vending machine ones will do, get the ones with veal inside, very nice.

Other than that Amsterdam is pretty boring to me. Toilets everywhere must pay at least 50 cents euro, so take the initiative to relieve yourself before leaving hotel/restaurant. Also, don't take photos of the sex workers, else you'll be in deeper sh*t than you can ever imagine.

I hope got the chance to try out local foods though meals are 100% covered. Yeah, read from the internet not to take photo of them.

Thanks for the toilet tip.