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A GAP YEAR IN THE NETHERLANDS

Netherlands

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
Get by on: $57 per day
What you’ll love The laid back attitude of the Dutch.
 The tulip fields.
 Satay sauce & fries with mayonnaise.
What you’ll hate  Hustlers in the seedy parts of town.
 Central Station in Amsterdam (watch your bags).
 Having to tip (money) in restrooms. 
Cost of a beer   $6
Must buy A pair of real clogs
Must do Take a trip to The Hague

 Must Take 

 An open mind
Sightseeing with your ISIC At the Tattoo Museum - give special student rates
Eat with your ISIC At Eetcafe 't Amsterdommertje (Amsterdam) - 10% off
Shop with your 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. Rent 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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While you're there

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 Center - guided tour from $23. 
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 $30.
Holland is a country synonymous with cycling, 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 $125 per day.

Amsterdam: If you're on a budget, then the Bulldog Hostel is great! From $42/night/pp 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 center. For those of you who fancy a super-fashionable hotel with minimalist design, then the Arena Hotel will be perfect. It boasts one of Amsterdam's best clubs and is recommended in every guidebook under the sun - snooze here from $64 per night.

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