"dnwitte's new TEXEL page" Netherlands by dnwitte

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TEXEL

Rent a bike for the week in Amsterdam (not at one of those places that puts dopey 'rentabike' signs all over the bike, I... more travel advice

Camping is suggested if you're on a strict budget. The enormous campground at the honkytonk town of de Koog runs forever... more travel advice

The sleazy pizzerias in de Koog are all pretty terrible. Real 'dining' can be found in den Burg, from fancy to very... more travel advice

When in Texel, you either go to the beach or you ride your bike. I hate beaches. In three days we basically saw the... more travel advice

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Tugboatguy Jun 10, 2008 at 4:23 PM

Sounds more like a coastal European vacation spot, not much to attract the world traveler among us-appreciate your straightforward honest descriptive tips without sugarcoating. Doug
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BillNJ Apr 15, 2008 at 5:58 PM

I'm going to the Netherlands (Province of Limburg) next month. Thanks for the tips. Good thing one never forgets how to ride a bike. :) Best regards from NJ, Bill
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pieter_jan_v Aug 17, 2006 at 9:16 AM

Welcome to the Netherlands! Should we start a National fund raising action for you yet? PJ
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Nemorino Apr 18, 2006 at 12:20 PM

Renting a bike sounds like the best idea.
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dfactor Jul 17, 2005 at 4:15 AM

Hi there. I'm curious. The same thing with Venice page is repeating itself here. Suddently I feel like I live in a world without camera. *LOL*
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ATLC Nov 5, 2003 at 10:43 PM

Excellent tips! Try Ameland next time and take the ferry from Harlingen :-) Happy birthday and best wishes.
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craic Oct 4, 2003 at 2:51 PM

Just checking up about what you think of the Netherlands.
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morganna Aug 2, 2002 at 10:19 AM

Very nive, even without any pic!!!
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rids Mar 26, 2002 at 7:26 PM

Texel is a great destination for relaxing.
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Geoff_Wright Mar 5, 2002 at 4:09 PM

Very enjoyable reading, thank you