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πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands Travel Tips + Must-Knows

The good, the bad & the windmills! πŸŒ·πŸ’¨ πŸŽ’ Packing List βœ… Reusable water bottle (tap water = drinkable!) βœ… Portable charger + EU adapter βœ… Visa card (cash barely needed – my €100 lasted 2 weeks!) βœ… Google Maps + NS app (trains) + Booking.com πŸ›οΈ Accommodation Reality Check ⚠️ Hotels = tiny & pricey: Zwolle: "4-star" Mercure had sewer smells and twin beds that created a human sandwich pit. Amsterdam: Hostel vibes at hotel prices – steep stairs + noisy crowds. ✨ Only decent stay: Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes. πŸ›’ Supermarket Hacks πŸ›οΈ Albert Heijn (NOT at airport – 40% cheaper outside!): Snacks: Giant prunes (nature’s laxative!), passionfruit, Conference pears. Souvenirs: Tulip magnets + stroopwafels! 🚽 Culture Shocks πŸ’Ά Toilets cost €0.50-1 (except churches!). πŸ‘‹ Strangers say "Hello" – eye contact = friendly! 🌞 Summer daylight: 6:30AM-8:30PM (safe to wander). πŸ”΄ Red Light District: Avoid solo nighttime walks. ✈️ Flight Review: KLM vs. Lufthansa KLM wins! Relaxed vibe, free snacks, stretch room near toilets. Pro tip: Pre-select seats for extra legroom. 🎨 Museum Musts 1️⃣ Van Gogh Museum 2️⃣ Rijksmuseum (Night Watch!) 3️⃣ Mauritshuis (Pearl Girl in The Hague) 🌿 Hidden Gems Giethoorn (Venice of NL) – Skip if rainy! Hasselt/Zwolle – Cute but not essential. Final Verdict: 9/10 – just pack patience for hotels & toilets! #NetherlandsTravel #Amsterdam #TravelHacks #KLM #MuseumHopping πŸ‡³πŸ‡±βœ¨

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πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands Travel Tips + Must-Knows

The good, the bad & the windmills! πŸŒ·πŸ’¨ πŸŽ’ Packing List βœ… Reusable water bottle (tap water = drinkable!) βœ… Portable charger + EU adapter βœ… Visa card (cash barely needed – my €100 lasted 2 weeks!) βœ… Google Maps + NS app (trains) + Booking.com πŸ›οΈ Accommodation Reality Check ⚠️ Hotels = tiny & pricey: Zwolle: "4-star" Mercure had sewer smells and twin beds that created a human sandwich pit. Amsterdam: Hostel vibes at hotel prices – steep stairs + noisy crowds. ✨ Only decent stay: Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes. πŸ›’ Supermarket Hacks πŸ›οΈ Albert Heijn (NOT at airport – 40% cheaper outside!): Snacks: Giant prunes (nature’s laxative!), passionfruit, Conference pears. Souvenirs: Tulip magnets + stroopwafels! 🚽 Culture Shocks πŸ’Ά Toilets cost €0.50-1 (except churches!). πŸ‘‹ Strangers say "Hello" – eye contact = friendly! 🌞 Summer daylight: 6:30AM-8:30PM (safe to wander). πŸ”΄ Red Light District: Avoid solo nighttime walks. ✈️ Flight Review: KLM vs. Lufthansa KLM wins! Relaxed vibe, free snacks, stretch room near toilets. Pro tip: Pre-select seats for extra legroom. 🎨 Museum Musts 1️⃣ Van Gogh Museum 2️⃣ Rijksmuseum (Night Watch!) 3️⃣ Mauritshuis (Pearl Girl in The Hague) 🌿 Hidden Gems Giethoorn (Venice of NL) – Skip if rainy! Hasselt/Zwolle – Cute but not essential. Final Verdict: 9/10 – just pack patience for hotels & toilets! #NetherlandsTravel #Amsterdam #TravelHacks #KLM #MuseumHopping πŸ‡³πŸ‡±βœ¨

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