"Travelling around Holland" Top 5 Page for this destination Netherlands by sim1

Netherlands Travel Guide: 39,825 reviews and 83,117 photos

I've lived almost all my life in the Netherlands. I was born in the Province of Groningen and after that moved to the eastern part of Holland to a little village called Oldenzaal. In 2002 I moved abroad, first to Canada, and in 2003 to beautiful Sweden. But having moved away doesn't mean I don't go back! My latest trip to The Netherlands was in August 2005, the second trip 'home' for this year. And hopefully there will be lots more to come! I still have a lot of good memories of Holland and my travels around the country and I want to share a few of them with you on this page.

In this page I want to give you an overview of The Netherlands, some great places to visit, typical Dutch images but also a description of the local customs and how they celebrate the holidays. I hope you will enjoy reading this page!

Last visit to Netherlands: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Apr 27, 2008
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Reviews (73)

Haagsche Hopjes Restaurants (20)

This tip is going to be about a Dutch candy called Hopjes. This tip is under construction. I will try to add more info... more travel advice

You rather drink tea? Restaurants (20)

You rather drink tea than coffee? No problem at all! I just love tea, I think you can wake me up in the middle of the... more travel advice

Coffee, coffee and more coffee Restaurants (20)

The Dutch drink lots and lots of coffee, litres of it! The Dutch coffee is good and strong and it is served with... more travel advice

Dutch cheese Restaurants (20)

When thinking of lunch or breakfast then I would say the best thing to have is a sandwich with cheese! Yummy! The Dutch... more travel advice

What to Pack (3)
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Things to Do (12)
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Off The Beaten Path (7)
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Favorites (11)
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Local Customs (12)
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Warnings Or Dangers (1)
The parking meters!
Transportation (5)
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Tourist Traps (2)
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Travelogues (1)

Written Apr 8, 2005

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Home sweet home

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Comments (300)

nomad7890 Aug 17, 2009 at 3:42 PM Report Abuse

Your Holland page is perfect! I was looking for an overview of a few sites I could visit, and this is it! Thank you for being so concise, yet providing such a wonderful survey or Holland! -All the best, Martha
ardnas67 Jun 12, 2008 at 1:13 AM Report Abuse

prachtige ode aan Nederland Simone! Kwam via je Parijs-site hier terecht. Prachtige foto's maak je zeg! groetjes Sandra
omidamini May 17, 2008 at 4:28 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for great photos
vigi May 31, 2007 at 2:42 AM Report Abuse

Love the cheese pics, looks REALLY delicious!
LoriPori May 9, 2007 at 2:56 PM Report Abuse

Awesome page on the Netherlands Simone. Hans and I must take a boat trip to see the wonderful windmills of Kinderkijk. Enjoyed the section "Typical Dutch Images" .
VeronicaG Dec 19, 2006 at 1:30 PM Report Abuse

I'll have to return to your site for a complete picture of the Netherlands, but what I saw on your pages was great! Have a Merry Christmas. Regards from Texas...
Trekki Oct 29, 2006 at 12:47 AM Report Abuse

What a great overview page on Holland :-)) Hihi, I like your local customs and restaurant tips as well :-) And I also remember many many frikandels from the windows in the walls. But :-) hihi, you did forget vla - such a yummie food :-))
robertgaz Jul 16, 2006 at 11:22 PM Report Abuse

Fantastic pages here Simone... you brought back many good childhood memories for me especially with the food and customs tips... thanks you so much for sharing :~)
Aleyd Dec 14, 2005 at 7:14 PM Report Abuse

Hi Simone, Am really enjoying your pages on The Netherlands. Aleyd :-)
gilabrand Sep 18, 2005 at 5:44 AM Report Abuse

Very good local customs tips!