Drive or Cycle through Afsluitdijk
Explore this scenic 30km barrier built in the 1930's to barricade the Zuiderzee from the North Sea. You can stop at the lookout point which is halfway across the road to marvel at the amazing wonder of the modern world. For photo-freaks, this is a perfect location to take that most special photograph with your camera.
Take a Boat Tour
The most interesting way to see Amsterdam's most attractive areas is through a glass-topped boat tour on the city's waterways and habours. There's also a Museum Boat which links most of the city's cultural attractions - also worth a try.
See a Live Football Match
Netherlands football clubs are among the world's top teams and it is an electrifying experience being in the stadium watching live football. You can head to the Amsterdam Arena to watch Ajax Football Club's matches or PSV's Philips Stadion in Eindhoven; all of these teams play exciting football and its a joy watching them play.
Explore Museums and Galleries
See some of the world's greatest works of arts when you visit Netherlands. Works of Dutch artists like Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer are displayed in many galleries and museums across Amsterdam and they are open to visitors.
Ride a Bicycle
Get around with the country's most popular form of transportation - the bicycle. There are designated cycle tracks across The Netherlands and the flat nature of the landscape makes it very easy to cycle around.
The Dutch love their business interactions and transactions to be strictly on official basis. Appointments are necessary while promptness is expected. Don't use first names for business associates unless you are asked to do so.
The country's economy is a well developed one and its the third highest exporter of farm produce. With a GDP of 770 billion dollars, its main exports include; machinery and equipment, chemicals, fuels and food, natural gas.
The official language is Dutch, however, other popular languages like English, French and German are widely spoken.