Our next trip takes us to the windmill capital of the world…. The Netherlands or more commonly known as Holland. Holland’s culture makes this country so incredibly unique! The people are nice, the sites are incredible and the shopping is fantastic. It appeals to all ages, from the retirees to the college kids going on a crazy spring break adventure.
Holland’s cities come with some amazing features. First there is Rotterdam, the biggest port city in Europe and until 2004 in the world. Known for its shopping districts this will be the home for the 2010 Tour de France opening. And then there is of course Amsterdam, the capital. Right now everyone is thinking “red-light district” somewhere in their mind. Yes, while this place houses every college guy’s dream of legal sex and pot, there is more to this place than movies let on. Amsterdam has some of the most unique museums in the world. First there is the Van Gogh Museum, named after Holland’s very own, the gifted painter Vincent Van Gogh. But the most intriguing of these belongs to Anne Frank.
The house of Anne Frank is a site that needs to be on your agenda as soon as you land. Now not everyone is a history buff but unless you slept in history class all through public schooling, everyone should know this amazing girl. The house of Anne Frank is a HUGE attraction and the museum is incredible. Knowing I have seen that infamous stairway and been in her family home is touching. So do yourself a favor and wait in the long line because I promise it is worth it, explore some culture!
And don’t forget to pick up some wooden clogs before you leave. So enjoy the sites because you will be glad you put the stamp in your passport!
