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A Gap Year In The Netherlands

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Canals and tulips

The land of tulips, canals and culture - Holland is not all about Amsterdam.

It has some beautiful villages, open countryside and a visit to The Hague is a must. Whatever time of year you visit, we can find a cheap flight for you.

Essential info  

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Get by on:

 £30 per day

What you’ll love:

 

 The laid back attitude of the Dutch.
The tulip fields.
Satay sauce & mayonnaise with chips 

What you’ll hate:

 

 Hustlers in the seedy parts of town.
Central Station in Amsterdam (watch your bags).
Having to tip (money) in toilets 

Cost of a beer:

 £3

Must buy:

 A pair of real clogs

Must do:

 Take a trip to The Hague

Must Take:

 An open mind
Sightseeing with you ISIC At the Tattoo Museum - give special student rates
Eat with you ISIC At Eetcafe 't Amsterdommertje (Amsterdam) - 10% off
Shop with you ISIC At The Bulldog -5% off

Once you arrive it's hard to believe you're in Europe's most densely populated country, but the cities are where the crowds are. Amsterdam is famed for its liberal attitudes, street cafes, clubs, galleries and museums. Visit the Rijksmuseum and gaze in awe at Rembrandt's 'Nachtwacht' (nightwatch) or the Van Gogh museum to examine the sunflowers up close. Sit in a café and watch the world go by, take a stroll through the red light district or breathe in the delights of one of Europe's most laid back capitals! The less visited cities and towns, like Delft, The Hague and Rotterdam are also worth seeing, and are a great way to avoid the crowds of tourists that clog up Amsterdam's narrow streets in the summertime. Hire a bike and see the country as the locals do. It's usually much quicker to get from a to b on a bike than it is in a car or taxi as the country is so flat and everything is so compact. The Netherlands is an at first strange mix of cultures; a country renowned for liberal drug and prostitution laws, but where everyone sits down at the same time for dinner and the trams always run on time! Eline Vlaar- Aberdeen Branch

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Whilst you're here

Don't miss

Delve into the darker side of Amsterdam, with a visit to the Red Light District. Be guided through the alleys and canals that make up this area and visit the Prostitute Information Centre - guided tour from £12. 
Think Holland and images of windmills, clogs, cheese and canals spring to mind. Want to see them close up? Then ask about our tour from just £16.
Holland is a country synonymous with cycling, with canals, windmills and the historic towns and villages and it is best explored by bicycle - spend the days exploring by bike and the evening relaxing on a comfortable barge on the canals and lakes from £66 per day.

Amsterdam: If you're on a budget, then the Bulldog Hostel in Amsterdam is great for a short stay. From £22.00 pppn you can chill out in a dorm room with a few mates. It's all been recently renovated and is smack bang in the city centre. Amsterdam: For those of you who fancy a super-fashionable hotel with minimalist design, then the Arena Hotel will be right up your street. It's boasts one of Amsterdam's best clubs and recommended in every guidebook under the sun - snooze here from £34 per night.

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