The Flying Dutchmen
The Flying Dutchmen is just one of the names that the soccer team of the Netherlands likes to call themselves. They are identified as a team wearing the orange uniform. And this very strong soccer team of the Netherlands almost bagged the title during the most recent FIFA 2010 World Cup.
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The Flying Dutchmen
No country is as happy as the Netherlands these days. The Oranje, The Flying Dutchmen, Clockwork Orange, Orange Alert, Dutch Masters or whatever nickname they call themselves they are the team to beat in the most awaited finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. People wearing orange shirts flood the streets of the Netherlands, cheering and praying for their team to be hailed as the 2010 FIFA champions.
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NEMO Amsterdam
In Amsterdam one place that tourists should never miss, especially those who are into science and technology is the NEMO Science and Technology Center. This place is very interesting since it is not just a museum or an exhibition but also a showcase of all the recent inventions and discoveries made. The place is very interactive and educational.
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Madame Tussaud’s in Amsterdam
If you are in Amsterdam and you want to meet the stars of Hollywood then you do not need to travel very far.
You just have to go to the very famous and world renowned Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, where you will find all of your favorite stars all in one venue.
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The Bridges of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a lot of things that they can be proud of, one is their bridges. Amsterdam has a number of beautiful bridges, especially at night these bridges light up and becomes more attractive.
People, especially tourists, love the view of these bridges at night or even in the morning, while enjoying the canal cruise boats.
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Pickled Herring
If you want to get to know Dutch people’s ways of life very well then it is just fitting to get to know their food first. The pickled herring is the most popular and healthiest snack. The pickled herring may taste salty at first, and it gets saltier in other places in Holland, but it tastes better after the first try. Usually this Dutch snack is not very attractive to tourists and immigrants but to taste is to believe.
Pickled herring lowers bad cholesterol that is why most people in Holland love it not just for its taste but also its benefits.
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Amsterdam’s Clogs
There is nothing more perfect than to bring family and friends wooden clogs after a trip to Amsterdam. These clogs are Amsterdam’s pride and joy. And maybe it would be difficult for some people to imagine but these clogs are worn everyday by the people of Netherlands for quite some time. The wearing of these wooden clogs started around the 1300’s or maybe earlier, these clogs help the people of Holland to feel comfortable and warm during cold seasons.
Hollanders actually claim that these clogs are very comfortable to wear than most people would like to think. Any tourist can find and buy these very beautiful clogs anywhere in the Netherlands.
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Amsterdam by Bicycle
If you want to go around Amsterdam and want to feel like you belong then all you have to do is rent a bike and problem solved. People in Amsterdam consider riding bicycles as their means of transportation, it is very easy, accessible, economic, a good exercise and definitely environment-friendly. If you do not have a bicycle, you can just rent a bike for a day and you can already enjoy the sights of this amazing place and the capital of Holland – Amsterdam.
Traffic is not problem, since Amsterdam has an extensive bicycle routes or paths intended only for bicycles and they even have guided tours by bicycle.
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Dutch Windmill
When you think of Netherlands you can’t help but think of those beautiful tulips, the wooden clogs, cheese, canals and of course the very famous windmills. Windmills are found in different places all over the Netherlands, in Amsterdam particularly, there are eight windmills right in the heart of the city. These Dutch windmills are not just beautiful but are also revered by its people because of its great help years and years ago. They even have a celebration or a special event dedicated to their beloved windmills, they celebrate this national windmill day every 11th of May.
Some of these windmills though are not open for the public to preserve its beauty and historical value.
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Amsterdam
I have only known Amsterdam from my geography class as the capital city of the Netherlands. Not until three years ago when my best friend fell in love and married a Dutch national when I really got to know the place well enough, and I am nothing but impressed. The place is truly spectacular, from their picturesque canals to their stunning architecture -- Amsterdam is indeed a place worth visiting.
My best friend went to Amsterdam to visit her husband’s family and also to get to know the culture of the place, and when she came back, she told me only good things about the place. Amsterdam is indeed one of the most beautiful places in Europe.
