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Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a unique and famous world capital for its legal prostitution and use of soft drugs, gay pride, food festivals and even euthanasia. This becomes even more important to the fashion industry, traditions, art, various festivals, carnivals, and festivities. When talking about Amsterdam, the first association coming to one’s mind is a notorious Red Light District and weed coffee shops. The so-called Cannabis Cup is a famous annual festival, which happens at the end of autumn. Tourists … Read more

Maastricht

Certainly, the most southern city of Holland is distinguished by a special national color. The local people of Maastricht cherish the customs and traditions of their ancestors, and the special manifestation they find during the national holidays. Moreover, Maastricht is the only city in the country where the Christmas fair - "Magic Maastricht" is held. During Christmas holiday, the reality and magic in winter Maastricht intersect almost at every step. Throughout December, the fair pleases all … Read more

Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the city of holidays. It may seem that various events pass here every day. In the period from January 21 to February 21 in the Chinatown of Rotterdam, locals together with tourists celebrate the New Year. This bright event is accompanied by fairs, performances, dances, and fireworks, so it is definitely worth a visit. In early March in Zuiderpark, you can enjoy one of the brightest and colorful spring events - the Holi Festival. During April, the city of Rotterdam turns into the … Read more

The Hague

Den Haag is the heart of the political power in the Netherlands. For many years, this city is playing an important role as the international political center. Annually, on the third Tuesday of September, you will have the chance to see the official The Opening of the New Parliamentary Year, or Prinsjesdag here. So, on the third Tuesday of September, the royal family in the well-known Gold Carriage accompanied by an honorable escort drives up to the parliament building - Binnenhof. The monarch … Read more

Utrecht

Foreign visitors should definitely take into account local rules of conduct and rules of etiquette, as it will make your stay in the city even more comfortable. Those coming to Utrecht on business matters have to consider the serious and pragmatic attitude of their business partners. Greet each other with handshaking; while getting acquainted call not only name yourself, but also the position held. The pragmatic culture of citizens is manifested in rapid switch to business issues; distraction is … Read more

Eindhoven

Eindhoven is informally called the City of Light; this name is due to the important historical event which has radically changed the fate of the place. In 1891, Anton and Gerard Philips have opened there a small factory producing light bulbs; today the city is home to one of the largest electronic corporations. This important historical event associates with the major cultural event, the Festival of Light that annually attracts many foreign visitors to Eindhoven. Despite of the fact that such … Read more

Groningen

The first thing that tourists pay attention to when visiting Groningen is the abundance of people on bicycles. As in the rest of the Netherlands, it is the most common form of transport, but here it seems to be more bikes than anywhere else. Due to this fact, Groningen is often called the “World's Cycling Capital". A special feature of local cycling is that people (including small citizens) do it in any weather, despite the fact that the rain brings them no real joy. Locals tolerate everything … Read more

Delft

The ancient city of Delft does not differ in bigger size, but it hasn't prevented it to become the venue of various music festival music at once. And what is significant that a part of them are utterly free. The Blues Festival Delft opens the "musical" year and is taking place in the middle of February. Here you will definitely enjoy the charming sounds of blues music within the action in various cafes and bars of the metropolis. The relay is accepted by the Festival Aangeschoten Wild which … Read more

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