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3 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
Music
I will not pretend that the music we dance to is good. But it is not all the same and it is not all Dutch. There’s quite the variety in Dutch pubs and bars, but you have to know where to go for the latin nights, or to specific bars that are known for their preference for American pop music (if that’s what you’re looking for). Generally, the popular bars play pop music, with Dutch and international music alternating.
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Transportation
When we go out, we go by... You guessed it. Bike. This is obviously not obligatory, but it can be quite complicated to find a taxi or to go by public transportation, since the times might be weird or the taxis are overdemanded. Either way, they are expensive. And going out by bike is not that difficult. There are bike parkings everywhere and biking is safe!
Holidays
For most people, national holidays like Pentecost are an extra day off. Some of the big festivals are organized during these long weekends. They are definitely worth checking out!
Other national holidays include King’s Day and Liberation Day, both celebrated with music on outside stages, freely accessible. During King’s Day, there are also flea markets all over the cities!
