Getting To And From Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam)
You can travel between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam (16km or 9 miles) by train, bus or private taxi. As long as you don’t have too much luggage, the easiest way to Amsterdam and destinations across the Netherlands is by train. By Train Direct trains run 24 hours a day. There are at least 4 an …read more >>
The Netherlands or Holland?
Officially, the country is called the Netherlands. That’s the name you’ll see on things like currency and stamps but, confusingly, the country is also referred to as Holland – especially internationally. Technically, the term Holland refers to just two of the country’s 12 provinces. They were, historically, the dominant provinces. From the great ports of …read more >>
Our Favourite “Tourist Sights” In The Hague
The Hague (Den Haag or ‘s-Gravenhage in Dutch) is the parliamentary capital of the Netherlands. It’s also our home town. It’s not as famous as Amsterdam but we think there’s plenty here to keep you entertained for a day or two. Below we’ve listed some of our favourite “tourist sights”. They’re also a lot of fun for locals …read more >>