As you probably know, the Netherlands is notorious for its vast number of cyclists. Tourists in Amsterdam are frightened to death by crazy cyclists coming by with mach 4 while they are taking pictures of the canals (cyclists consider a red light to be a friendly suggestion to slow down). So you can imagine you … Read more
Public transport in the Netherlands is pretty good, even though it’s a national hobby to complain and make fun of the NS, the national railway company. Besides trains there are busses, trams and Amsterdam and Rotterdam have metro systems. Naturally, public transport is better in the more densely populated Randstad, than in some other less … Read more
If you are done with public transport, you can either buy a new or second hand car, lease one, or pay-per-use. As long as you make sure you have a valid driver’s license in the Netherlands. What’s best for you depends on your personal circumstance, your budget and how much you will drive it. Leasing … Read more
Getting a taxi can for whatever reason be the most convenient sometimes. Public transport doesn’t go all night, or you just want to be able to have a couple of beers. Unlike many other parts of the world, it’s quite hard to hail a taxi on the street in the Netherlands. You can either phone … Read more
A scooter may be a good option if you are too lazy to cycle and can’t afford a car (like me). In cities it’s probably the fastest mode of transportation as well, often even quicker than going by car due to traffic. And you don’t have to pay road tax. However, be aware they have … Read more
You can choose between getting a prepaid SIM card or contract. If you use your mobile phone a lot it works out cheaper to sign a (cancellable) contract. In order to get a mobile phone plan, you need a passport and a Dutch bank account. There are a lot of providers, but they are all … Read more