Language Travel Guide to The Netherlands -

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021
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Introduction

Hey! Wake up! Forget the cheese, tulips, windmills, and boring museums in Holland. Igor Kondrat will take you on a journey behind the Dutch curtains. You will use this course as your compass to create your own travel story.

Find hidden urban spots

Feeling jumpy to pee-pee in Amsterdam? Visit the fancy urinal from 1926 in the center of the city. The urinal has a statue on the left side and is declared as a national monument. It’s also safer than standing in front of the canal. You will be surprised to know how many people have fallen in the water. So try to keep the numbers low. Better safe than sorry.

Address: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 193, 1012 EW Amsterdam

Eat unique street food

One of the most popular street food in The Netherlands is: ”verse haring met uitjes” (fresh herring with onions). Our recommendation is the Simonis restaurant located in Scheveningen. They serve fresh herring, right from the North Sea! Eat your meal in one piece or the seagulls will come after you!

Address: Strandweg 77 – 79, 2586 JL Den Haag

Experience crazy activities

Have you ever imagine how it feels to ride the waves and wind at once? Stop dreaming… You can try kiteboarding in Kijkduin. It’s a wind-powered watersport. You use a kite and a board to move on the surface of the water. Do you think it’s an extreme sport? We suggest taking a lesson first. Check out BLOW Kiteboardschool at Zandmotor.

Address: Zandmotorpad, 2586 JL Den Haag

Get lost in the nightlife

Let me tell you a secret about the oldest and craziest bar in Amsterdam. Here comes the story: “During the Golden Age of the Dutch Empire the sailors were famous for losing their money on gambling. The seamen used to trade monkeys to a local bar for food and a place to sleep. The captured monkeys from far away lands became a part of the tavern. Although there was one problem… The fleas were everywhere! So the owner was forced to get rid of the animals.” Nowadays the local bar still exists. It’s called: “The “In ’t Aepjen bar”, and is worth a visit for a unique experience.

Address: Zeedijk 15-1, 1012 AN Amsterdam

Connect with locals

Do you know that the Dutch people are masters in water management? The ’Netherlands’ means: ’’Low lying lands’’. The Dutchies fought for ages against the sea and rivers. They put a lot of effort into research and development. Now they are the best in water management, and a lot of countries ask for their expertise. Are you visiting one of the Dutch cities? Book a boat tour!

Address: Boat stop – Rondvaart Zieken 3, 2515 SB Den Haag

Learn Dutch on the road

Check out the new Language Travel Guide to The Netherlands. You will get first-hand information about hidden places. Discover urban spots, taste Dutch street food, experience the local culture, try unique activities, and enjoy the local nightlife. Take the guide with you to use dialogue simulations for daily life conversations.