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Amsterdam

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Far more than the illicit playground it's often made out to be, Amsterdam has an atmosphere all of its own, an amalgam of concentric canals, vintage bicycles, idyllic parks and scintillating galleries. Few experiences can compare with cycling the Grachtengordel, the girdle of canals that radiate... More »

Travel tips in Amsterdam

Getting around Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Travelling by car in Amsterdam is fairly chaotic and time-consuming. There are always traffic jams and parking in the centre and surrounding area costs between €3.40 and €4.40 per hour,...
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power outlets at Shiphol Airport, Airport, Amsterdam

Looking for power outlets at Shiphol Airport? Big, seated Starbucks, seats that are behind the counter, to the left, have plenty, like 10 of them. KPN Internet Centres after passport control...
from Oliver S. - Tags: amsterdam, shiphol, power_outlets

Free WiFi Amsterdam Airport, Airport, Amsterdam

KPN offers one hour free WiFi. Connect to KPN-network and choose free internet on the welcomepage. Signal strength varies greatly around the building. or for free wifi, go to KLM lounge or just...
from Oliver S. - Tags: amsterdam, airport, wifi, wlan
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Dorint Hotel Airport Amsterdam
 
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Interesting facts about Amsterdam
Location: Noord-Holland, The Netherlands.
Dialling code: 31.
Population: 758,198 (city); 1,364,422 (metropolitan area) (2009).
Time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).