Netherlands Archives - Hoblets On The Go

A typcial scene of bicycles and canals in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Prague is a fascinating place to visit and there are so many things to do and see. We were lucky enough to be able to spend 2 days exploring this amazing city. Luckily, the city has survived many of the ravages that have befallen many other cities in Central Europe, so it retains much of its original charm and beauty.

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Amsterdam

Netherlands: Amsterdam – The Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh museum is dedicated to the life and works of the great Dutch impressionist who lived a troubled life. Here you are taken on a journey as Vincent develops his artform and how aspects of his life influenced his style and work.

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Amsterdam

Netherlands: Amsterdam – The canal ring

Amsterdam, has more than one hundred kilometres of grachten (canals), about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges - hence Amsterdam often being called the "Venice of the North". One of the best ways to explore the city is by boat - so we joined a small boat tour to do just that.

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Netherlands: Amsterdam – The amazing Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is one of the most renown museums in the World and is a must-see on any visit to Amsterdam. It houses over 8000 exhibits, including works of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, covering the 13th to 21st centuries. Wear some comfortable shoes and be patient when moving through the crowds.

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Unique Lodging

Netherlands: Amsterdam – Sweets Hotel

Having spent two nights in a tramcar at the Hotel Not Hotel in Amsterdam I decided to switch to somewhere else for a night. Truth be known I could only get two nights at the Hotel Not Hotel, so the change was pretty much enforced - but I was glad to try a different place. I had been thinking about stopping on a houseboat - a must-do thing when staying in Amsterdam, but it was really, really expensive. Yet I found the next best thing, which sounded really cool - a bridge house on the canal.

View through the main lobby with the VW camper and tram car in the distance at the Hotel Not Hotel in Amsterdam

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Unique Lodging

Netherlands: Amsterdam – Hotel Not Hotel

In my exploration of unusual places to stay, I was delighted to find, when scouring the hospitality websites, the Hotel Not Hotel. This is a very unique place with just a few rooms but they are all somewhat quirky, ranging from rooms hidden behind bookcases to a VW camper and tramcar