My 2024's First Trip on my quest to go beyond #lakbay100... Jan. 28 to Feb. 26, 2024
My first visit to the Netherlands was in Autumn 2013 (my first European trip). The Netherlands was the 5th country on my quest to visit all 44 countries of Europe and the 22nd country on my journey beyond #lakbay100 Countries (presently at 141).
The Netherlands in its entirety is often referred to as "Holland", although North and South Holland are actually only two of its provinces. In May 2011, the Netherlands was ranked as the "happiest" country according to results published by the OECD. The people, language, and culture of the Netherlands is referred to as "Dutch". The official name of the country is the Netherlands. In the rest of the world, the name Holland is commonly used for the entire country. However, when used correctly, the name Holland only refers to the area covered by the provinces of North and South Holland. Indeed, in this area, which contains the largest cities and the largest part of the population, this use is common as well. However, outside of this area, and particularly in the South and North, this use is often considered quite insulting, and the Netherlands is preferred.
https://wikitravel.org/en/Netherlands
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE NETHERLANDS
timezone - UTC +0100H capital - Amsterdam language - Dutch currency - Euro (EUR)
1. Dutch men are the world’s tallest people
2. Netherlands is the world’s biggest flower exporter.
3. Amsterdam has over 1,200 bridges.
4. One-third of the Netherlands (lowlands) is under sea level
5. There are over 1,000 windmills in the Netherlands.
6. The Dutch own more bicycles than any other country in the world.
Dutch Basic Phrases:
Hallo = hello Ja / Nee = yes / no
Goedemiddag = good day Tot ziens = bye
Dank u wel = thank you Sorry = sorry
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY Trip to Giethoorn) |
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY Trip to Giethoorn) |
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY Trip to Giethoorn) |
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY Trip to Kinderdijk’s Windmills) |
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY Trip to Kinderdijk’s Windmills) |
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY Trip to Kinderdijk’s Windmills) |
ITINERARY FOR 3-DAYS BUDGET DIY SOLO TRIP IN WINTER NETHERLANDS
This trip is part of the 28-Day Budget DIY Birthday Solo Trip in Winter Europe 2024.
Day 15: February 12 Monday NETHERLANDS 1
1000H ETD Dublin DUB T2 UTC +0000H; flight EI604
1240H ETA Amsterdam AMS UTC +0100H (€44/₱2.8K); train to Central 6
Xplore Hostel 3 nights (€53/₱3.2K); deposit 10; Lunch 7; dinner 17.5
Amsterdam (Heineken Brewery, Vondelpark, Tower Bridge, Royal Palace); Sauna 25
TOTAL: €30.5 + €10 deposit
Day 16: February 13 Tuesday NETHERLANDS 2
0700H train to Rotterdam 19; breakfast 6
Rotterdam (Market Hall, Cube Houses); Kinderdijk’s Windmills bus 489 2.5
1215H bus 489 to Rotterdam 2.5; lunch 7
1430H train to The Hague 7; The Hague (Madurodam, Peace Palace)
1700H train to Amsterdam 14.5; dinner 15.5
TOTAL: €74
Day 17: February 14 Wednesday NETHERLANDS 3
0736H train to Steenwijk return ticket 51.5
0928H Bus # 70 to Giethoorn (Dominee) 2.5; Giethoorn (Venice of Holland); brunch 7
1114H Bus # 70 to Steenwijk 2.5
1147H train to Amsterdam; 1400H ETA Amsterdam; snacks 5.5; Afternoon city stroll; dinner 36; airport ticket 5
TOTAL: €110
Day 18: February 15 Thursday ICELAND 1
0500H Hostel check-out; train to airport
0800H ETD Amsterdam AMS UTC +0100H; flight HV6885
1020H ETA Reykjavik KEF UTC +0000H (€123/₱7.8K)
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY walk in Amsterdam, the canals) |
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY walk in Amsterdam, Red Light District) |
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY walk in Rotterdam, Market Hall) |
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| 3 Days Budget Solo Trip in Winter Netherlands (DIY walk in The Hague, Peace Palace) |
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