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Holland

Souvenir Shopping in Amsterdam – Delft Blue, Tulips, Stroopwafels and Weed

May 6, 2012
Amsterdam Tulip Souvenir Shopping

Souvenir-shopping in Amsterdam can be quite an adventure as there are so many things that are symbolic of the country – Holland/the Netherlands and the city – Amsterdam.  A typical Dutch souvenir that you can find practically anywhere in the city could be a cheap trinket in Delft blue, hand-made clogs, a delicacy like cheese [...]

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Dutch Cheese and Wooden Clog Factories at Zaanse Schans Open-Air Museum

May 1, 2012
Zaanse Schans Wooden Dutch Clog

Besides walking along the banks of River Zaan and exploring the windmills along it i.e. De Kat (The Cat) Dye mill, De Zoeker Oil mill and Het Jonge Schaap Saw mill, there are lots of other things to do in the Zaanse Schans open-air museum. The best way to see picturesque Zaanse Schans is just [...]

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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans Open Air Windmill Museum

April 22, 2012
Zaanse Schans Windmill

Most people associate windmills with Holland/The Netherlands – however with modern technology and electricity, windmills had gradually lost its importance for industrial production of goods.  Around 1920 there were only about 50 windmills left of the 1000 that had made the Zaan district in the Netherlands the oldest industrial area of the world.  Thankfully, in [...]

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Exploring the Alleys of Amsterdam Red Light District

April 15, 2012
Red Light District

De Wallen is the largest and best-known Red-Light District in Amsterdam and a major tourist attraction. It is located in the heart of the oldest part of the city and covers several blocks south of the church Oude Kerk and crossed by several canals. De Wallen consists of a network of alleys containing approximately 300 tiny one-room cabins rented by prostitutes who offer their sexual [...]

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I Amsterdam City Card – Affordable and Convenient Access to Amsterdam Attractions

April 7, 2012
I Amsterdam City Pass Card

One of the first few things we typically do upon arrival at a new city is to find out where to purchase public transport passes and check out how to get to the key city attractions. It can be quite a challenge to do the former as it might involve long queues to buy the [...]

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Travelling Like a Local with Wimdu at Amsterdam Canal House Apartment

October 26, 2011
Wimdu

During our last trip to Budapest, Hungary, we discovered an affordable and convenient accommodation alternative to hotels – Apartments! Compared to hotels, apartments offer more in terms of privacy, space and convenience without burning a huge hole in our pockets. However with so many apartments on offer online, you will never know if you are [...]

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