Amsterdam: The Most Common Mistakes Tourists Make in Amsterdam
Tourists make mistakes, we eat at the tourist restaurants, we wait too long to buy our flight tickets, we mess up sometimes. Here we talk about typical mistakes that tourists make when they visit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Whether it is looking past staying outside of Amsterdam for accomodation or trying to find the I Amsterdam sign there are a number of mistakes tourists should be aware of when they visit the Dutch capital. With special guest Dutchified!
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10 Things not to do in The Netherlands
What are the don'ts of visiting The Netherlands? In this video, we'll be discussing 10 Things not to do in the Netherlands. We'll give you an insight of what mistakes and etiquette faux pas are best avoided when visiting this unique country. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy as we provide you with some essential knowledge and useful tips on how to experience the Netherlands without making any inappropriate social blunders.
1. Don’t call it Holland
Ah, the great debate – why don't call it Holland? It's a question that has been around for generations, and one that continues to divide people even to this day. To some, calling the Netherlands 'Holland' is an outdated practice; to others, it’s simply part of their culture. It is one of those things not to do in Netherlands.
It all comes down to geography: historically speaking, ‘Holland’ only referred specifically to two provinces in the country: North and South Holland. Yes, these are two very important parts of the country but there are also ten other provinces. Making it twelve in total.
Calling every single province ‘Holland’ would be incorrect as therefore not everyone from The Netherlands is from those specific two places!
2. Don’t assume everybody speaks perfect English
The Netherlands is a tiny European country with numerous native speakers of different languages. If you're going there, don't assume everyone speaks English. It is one of the don’ts of visiting the Netherlands that you should definitely consider.
Most Dutch people speak English as a second language (especially in cities). But they may not always communicate with tourists. Travelers who speak English without trying Dutch may even offend locals.
It's also crucial to consider the Dutch's other languages, such as German and French, which would demand a different level of linguistic awareness to converse with locals. Mispronunciation is worse than blank stares in ordinary conversations!
3. Sidewalks are to walk, and bike lanes are for bikes
If you're planning to visit the Netherlands any time soon, there's something important that you need to remember - sidewalks are for walking and bike lanes are for biking! Now I know this seems like a no-brainer but it’s one of those things not to do in Netherlands.
It might seem strange that such a simple concept would even need mentioning but trust me; not adhering to these rules could have some serious consequences. After all, the Netherlands is considered the ‘bicycle capital of the world’ so that should give you an inkling as to how big cycling culture is here. In fact, did you know that there are more bicycles than people living in Amsterdam?
If you get into a tussle with one of these infamous two-wheelers, then believe me; you won't come off well! So, make sure that no matter where you go, keep away from those bike lanes and stick close by the sidewalk – it'll save any potential embarrassment or worse yet - accidents!
4. Netherlands is not Just Amsterdam
It's easy to get lost in the beauty of Amsterdam and forget that there is so much more to Netherlands!
Yes, it may be true that Holland is often associated with its beloved capital city—but don't forget Netherlands is made up of 12 provinces beyond just North Holland.
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Amsterdam - The Don'ts of Visiting Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Things you should never do in Amsterdam as a tourists. Whether you are going for a cultural trip or a party trip there are a few things you should not do when you visit Amsterdam. From taking pictures of the girls in the windows in the Red Light District to not pre-booking tickets to the Anne Frank House we hope these travel and tourism information tips for Amsterdam can help you out.
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Whether Heading to Amsterdam for a Crazy Night in the Red Light District, or to Haarlem for an architecture and art rendezvouses or to Rotterdam the Netherlands has a lot for people to do when they visit. This video goes over some things you shouldn't do when you go to The Netherlands.
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Don't #1. Don't Call The Netherlands, Holland. Holland is actually only two of the twelve counties in The Netherlands.
Don't #2. Don't Think the Netherlands is Just Amsterdam. There are tons of other towns, cities and villages to visit. From the flowers in Keukenhof to the Beauty of Groningen.
Don't #3. Don't Be stupid with Drugs or Alcohol when you visit. The coffeeshops are world famous and you should never buy drugs off the street.
Don't #4. Don't just bite into hot food. The Dutch like their fried food hot as can be, so make sure you take a second to blow on it or else you might lose a few skin cells.
Don't #5. Don't Wander into the Bike Lanes in The Netherlands. Those bikes will get you.
Don't #6, Don't Take the Dutch Attitude Personally. The Dutch are very straightforward and will ask you anything. So don't be upset, just know that is just how they are.
Don't #7. Don't Forget to Bring a chip card with a PIN number for purchasing from person-less kiosks & shops.
Don't #8. Have coins with you so you can pick up a snack on the go.
Don't #9. Don't Be Surprised if you see all the Dutch Tourism Stereotypes when you visit. From wooden shoes to windmills to cheese to really tall people on bikes, you will see them.
Don't #10. Don't forget to buzz your train ticket card when you enter and exit the platforms/stations.
Don't #11. Don't Take pictures of the girls in the windows in the Red Light District.
Don't #12. Don't Take the Hop On Hop Off Bus in Amsterdam. The bus cannot go a lot of places in the historic center. You would be better off on the hop on hop off canal boat.
Don't #13. Don't think that Amsterdam is just the red light district. It is so much more with culture, food, art.
Don't #14. Don't forget to Bring a jacket. It will rain while you are there, even if it says sunny.
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Amsterdam, a city capable of being both ancient and modern, artistic and commercial, provincial and cosmopolitan. According to many, the secret is the Protestant culture of the merchants and sailors who, starting from the mid-16th century and then throughout the following century, made the city very rich, making it the crossroads for all commercial traffic between the Sea North, the Indies and the Americas.
The city, as it is known, is spread over more than 100 canals, crossed by 600 bridges that connect 90 islands. We move mainly by bicycle and public transport which for years has guaranteed sustainable zero-emission mobility, from taxis to boats that sail along the canal belt.
Amsterdam has always been a multicultural city (just think of the large Jewish community present) but there is no doubt that the alternative wave we mentioned has profoundly changed the way of life of its inhabitants. Quality of life that is very high also due to the presence of numerous museums.
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Heading to The Netherlands & Not Sure What to Expect? Well here we go through the top things that tourists should know when they visit The Netherlands.
1. It is The Netherlands, Not Holland. Holland is the name of two counties in The Netherlands.
2. The language of The Netherlands is Dutch, but as a tourist you really do not need to know any Dutch as the Dutch speak English extremely well throughout the country.
3. The Euro is the currency in The Netherlands and you can find ATMs all over the country. Credit cards are widely accepted as well.
4. The Netherlands is a small country with a very well developed transportation network. Therefore you can easily take trains all over the country in a fast and efficient way. Make sure you tap in and out with your tickets as you enter your platforms.
5. Biking is a very popular pastime and way to get around Dutch cities. There are a number of bike rental agencies throughout The Netherlands. Look for one near a train station and rent a bike for the day to explore, or sign up for one of the numerous bike tours around the country.
6. The Netherlands is rather safe for tourists. Do take care with pickpockets and extremely aggressive beggars in Amsterdam's more popular areas. The bike line is for bikes only so watch out unless you want to get hit by a bike and yelled at by a local.
7. Drugs bring a lot of tourists to Amsterdam and the Dutch/German border. If you are going to The Netherlands to experiment with soft drugs make sure you go to a Coffee House they have menus and trained personnel that can help travelers. We do not recommend you do drugs and highly discourage travelers from doing this. However, we do know a number of tourists do go there for that. So please be safe, and speak with the coffee shop attendant about your previous experiences so they can help you.
9. The best things about the Netherlands are the quaint cities and towns like Haarlem, Leiden, Groningen, as well as the larger cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The architecture and museums throughout the country really are outstanding. And yes you will see quite a few windmills as you explore The Netherlands.
10. The food is hearty in The Netherlands, make sure you try a bitter ballen or a traditional pancake or herring from one of the stalls. The market and food halls have tons of great treats for travelers. There are numerous international restaurants all over The Netherlands as well.
11. The Netherlands is not a cheap place to visit, however the prices are on par with the US & other major European destinations. Amsterdam accomodation will be your biggest expense. Therefore you may want to stay outside of Amsterdam to have a cheaper and more Dutch experience.
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Visit The Netherlands - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate about The Netherlands
Visiting the Netherlands is more than just visiting Amsterdam. There are so many wonderful things to see and do, from the architecture and amazing museums to the biking opportunities to all the windmills and flowers, to the bad parts of visiting The Netherlands, the stigma that the Netherlands are just a drunken party for tourists in the red light district of Amsterdam and did we mention the service? Here are five things you will love and hate about visiting the Netherlands.
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Hate #1. The Drunk/High Tourists in the Red Light District in Amsterdam: and how they have become a defacto image of The Netherlands, when The Netherlands has so much to offer travelers.
Hate #2. The Stairs: look the stairwells in the Netherlands are more like Ladders so be careful on them. Don't bring heavy bags.
Hate #3. The Service: as much as we love the Dutch people, the service is not something you will write home about. It's professional, but not overly friendly.
Hate #4. The Bike Lanes: Remember, Red is Dead... you will understand the first time you walk into a bike lane in The Netherlands.
Hate #5. The Unpredictable nature of Dutch weather.
Love #1. The Architecture and Culture throughout The Netherlands. The guild houses that will fill up gigs of data on your camera to amazing churches to museums stocked full of amazing art there is so much to enjoy and see in The Netherlands.
Love #2. The Transportation and Tourism Infrastructure: The Netherlands is super easy to get around.
Love #3. That there is so much more to The Netherlands than just Amsterdam: go explore the country, from Haarlem to Groningen to so many more great towns around the country.
Love #3b. The People of the Netherlands: from their amazing English to their great sense of humor to their directness the Dutch can make for a great time.
Love #4. The biking opportunities and easiness of renting bikes and exploring The Netherlands on two wheels.
Love #5. The drinking and snacking opportunities all over the country.
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The best things to do in Amsterdam in the Netherlands are not always easy to figure out. Especially during the new normal. This travel guide will help you discover the top 20 sights and attractions in Amsterdam including the iconic Rijksmuseum, the moving Anne Frank House, the Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and the Van Gogh Museum.
Of course, this guide also includes fun activities like the Heineken Experience, going on a canal cruise, discovering the Vondelpark and shopping for souvenirs at the Bloemenmarkt. It also covers lots of food and drink options like the famous Stroopwaffles, Dutch beer, cheese and the delicious Poffertjes.
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Free Things to Do in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Thinking about visiting Amsterdam and the sticker shock of hotels has put your wallet on alert? Well this video covers some of the free things you can do in Amsterdam to help your travel budget.
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Heading to Europe & Not Sure What to Pack? Here are a few things that my fellow US travelers may want to avoid packing if they are traveling to Europe.
1. Baseball Caps: Europeans in general do not wear baseball caps, especially backwards. You would be better served to wear a more traditional hat. You will see an occasional NY Yankee hat, but why not buy the fancy hat you always wanted instead?
2. Athletic Wear: Europeans tend to wear athletic wear to do sports, not to wear around town. There is a trend of more athleisurewear in Europe, but it is not to the extent that there is in US.
3. Khakis: the omnipresent US male pant choice is not something you will see too often in Europe. Go for colored pants or jeans. If you want khaki like pants wear Chinos instead of Dockers. The pants you will see are a thinner cut or skinnier fit than in the US.
4. Oversized US University Sweatshirts.
5. Sport Shoes or High Heals: US sport shoes and white socks are not quite as popular in Europe as they are in the US. You may be better off with Urban Street shoes like Vans instead. Also, women should be careful with high heels as with all the cobblestone it is easy to hurt your ankles.
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Things To Do In AMSTERDAM | UNILAD Adventure
Amsterdam is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. From the beautiful neighbourhoods of Jordaan and De Pijp, to the amazing variety of delicious food here, it's a must visit city. Join us as we look at some of the best things to do in Amsterdam.
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De 9 Straatjes: 0:47
Cat Museum: 01:53
The Heineken Experience: 02:06
De Pijp: 2:32
Jordaan: 3:06
Foodhallen: 3:33
Museum Quarter: 3:58
Vondelpark: 4:26
NDSM: 4:41
A'Dam Lookout: 4:59
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Day 1 Albert Cuyp market, stroopwafels, ramen lunch, canal stroll, public transportation
2:46 Day 2 Biking, Vondelpark, floating flower market, canal cruise, red light district
7:10 Day 3 Rijksmuseum, pizza lunch, baked potato dinner
8:38 Day 4 Iamsterdam city card info, oude kerk, thrifting, vintage shops, HORTUS botanical garden, ARTIS zoo, Rembrandt house, Willet Holthuysen museum, museum of the canals, huis marseile
11:42 Day 5 Ferry ride, A'DAM lookout, Thisisholland 5D show, eye film museum, biking through the Rijksmuseum, houseboat museum, MOCO, stedelijk museum, laser tag
16:19 Day 6 More biking, FOAM museum, Jewish History museum, Holocaust monument, Haarlem day trip, Haarlem canal cruise, Teylers museum, gala party time!
19:35 Day 7 Anne Frank house, Keukenhof tulip garden, Indonesian dinner, tour of our airbnb
23:12 Day 8 Chocolate tasting, cafe chilling, chinese food for dinner
24:29 Outro with pics from our trip
14 Tips for an AWESOME Trip to Amsterdam
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Food:
The Pancake Bakery
The Pantry
Cafe de Klos
Sampurna
Little Collins
Hostel:
Cocomama
Neighborhoods:
The Jordaan
De Pijp
The Red Light District (De Wallen)
Tours:
Donkey Republic (bike rental)
Stromma.com (boat tour)
Rent-a-Bike (Bike Rental)
Nightlife:
Duviel (Amsterdam's first hip-hop bar)
Snappers (Great local bar)
Rembrandt squares (Lots of nightclubs)
Coffeeshops:
Katsu Coffeeshop
Coffeeshop Yo-Yo
Parks:
Vondelpark
Sarphatipark
Sights:
Keukenhof
Zaanse Schans
Kasteel de Haar
Things To Do In AMSTERDAM - Top Sights & Their Fascinating Stories!
Things To Do In AMSTERDAM - Top Sights & Their Fascinating Stories!
The city of Rembrandt and Van Gogh is adorned by charming canals, beautiful squares and historic architecture. But the real charm of Amsterdam is in its interesting neighborhoods, numerous bicycles, tulips, windmills, great beer and food and stunning art experience. My name is Rok and I’m a tour guide and I can’t wait to show you the Best things to do in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Things To Do In Amsterdam, The Netherlands:
00:00 Intro
00:40 A’dam Lookout
01:35 Dam Square & Damrak
03:16 De Wallen - Red Light District
04:39 Tulips & Vondelpark
05:39 Windmills at the Zaanse Schans
07:04 Liedesplein Square
07:52 Rembrandtplein Square
08:34 Heineken Experience
09:25 Anne Frank House
11:03 Van Gogh museum
12:19 Rijksmuseum
13:55 Amsterdam Canal District
LIST OF MY FAVOURITE AMSTERDAM TICKETS & TOURS:
WINDMILLS: Day Trip - Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken:
WINDMILLS: Half-Day Tour - Zaanse Schans Windmills:
TULIPS: Keukenhof Skip-the-Line Ticket and Transfer:
BOAT CRUISE: 1.5-Hour Evening Canal Cruise:
BOAT CRUISE: Luxury Open Boat City Canal Cruise:
BOAT CRUISE: Standard City Canal Cruise:
GUIDED TOUR: Small-Group Bike Tour of Central Amsterdam:
GUIDED TOUR: Anne Frank and World War II Walking Tour:
GUIDED TOUR: Amsterdam Red Light District: Walking Tour:
TICKET: Van Gogh Museum Ticket:
TICKET: Rijksmuseum Entrance Ticket:
TICKET: Heineken Experience Ticket:
TICKET: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with 1-Hour Canal Cruise:
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DO NOT Make These Europe Packing Mistakes | What Not To Pack & Tips
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Amsterdam Nightlife: TOP 10 Do's and DON'TS!
Planning a trip to Amsterdam? Here is Amsterdams Nightlife: Top 10 Dos And Don'ts!
1. Don't Be Scammed.
There is no such thing as a free canal cruise. If you want to go on one be sure to pick a well-known canal cruise tour.
Don't buy tulip bulbs in spring, tulip bulbs have to be planted in Autumn and so healthy bulbs can only be bought in this season.
Only rent bikes from proper bike shops, the guy outside your hotel trying to get you to rent a bike, probably stole it.
Don't buy herb from street vendors, only Coffeeshops are licensed to sell it.
2. Don't Pay Multiple Entrance Fees.
The best way to experience all the nightclubs Amsterdam has to offer is to get a Nightlife ticket, this ticket will give you free admission to over 30 nightclubs as well as many other benefits.
3. Stick To Beer And Wine.
Cocktails are rather expensive in Amsterdam and it is also a lot easier to over-indulge when drinking spirits, so if you want to party all night without ending it with an empty wallet, and an empty stomach then we suggest you stick to beer and wine, it's cheaper and easier to control.
4. Start Early.
Even though bars will stay open till around 3 am and clubs until around 5 am, if you're looking to save some money it's best to start your night early. Taxis are expensive so it's best to travel via tram or bus, however, the bus and tram service stops after midnight so unless you want to pay for a taxi at the end of the night, you're better off starting early and catching the last bus home.
5. Stay At A Hostel And Start Your Night There.
Amsterdam's hostels are actually stylish and unique and in general, a lot nicer than your average hostel, in addition to being cheaper than your average hotel. Most hostels also have a fun atmosphere and serve reasonably priced alcohol making them not only a great place to stay but also a great place to start your night out.
6. Watch What You Wear.
Most clubs don't enforce a strict dress code, as long as you look fairly respectable, ripped jeans, scruffy shirts, and dirty shoes will probably get you turned away at the door but a nice top and pair of jeans and clean comfy shoes should get you into almost every club except possibly the high-end clubs like Jimmy Woo. You should also practice looking sober too because if the doorman thinks you're drunk he'll probably turn you away.
7. Summer Concerts.
If you're traveling to Amsterdam in the summer make sure you keep some nights free for non-clubbing events. Any given weekend there can be up to 200 events happening, including the Kwaku Summer Festival and ARTIS Summer Nights, urban beaches like Sloterplas and Amsterdam Bos open up, and rooftop terraces suddenly turn into party venues.
8. Don't Get Caught Without Food.
Most restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets close around 10 pm, unless you go to the snack bars in the center of town, there isn't really anywhere else to get a late-night bite to eat, so, during the day, make sure you visit a supermarket and get some snacks to keep back at your accommodation.
9. Carry The Essentials.
Foreigners in Amsterdam must carry their passports with them at all times and you will probably have to show your ID at the door of most nightclubs. In addition to this, you'll need to carry some loose cash for the local markets and for buying street food, and an umbrella or a waterproof jacket. In Amsterdam the weather is unpredictable and on average it rains 200 days a year.
10. Be Aware Of The Canal!
Whether you're having drinks on a canal cruise or walking back after a long night out, be aware that there is a canal and it is surprisingly easy to fall in, especially if you've had a few. Falling in could mean you lose your belongings, or that you damage your phone, injure yourself, or at the very least get cold and wet, so it's something worth avoiding.
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