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Keukenhof
Gardens - Tulip Season
(approximately annual month long event)
08May2015
Entry and travel all inclusive ticket at €28.50
Getting there:
(approximately annual month long event)
08May2015
Entry and travel all inclusive ticket at €28.50
Getting there:
Extremely
simple and a hassle free affair, at an all inclusive charge of €28.50
- Purchase tickets from the tourist booth right in front of the hotel.
- Purchase tickets from the tourist booth right in front of the hotel.
Travel time is about 1hr20min from door to door.
Keukenhof
is a beautifully kept garden with shockingly vivid colors from the array of
tulips. Beautifully maintained in pristine conditions. Simple amazing and
tranquil. Even the boys were enjoying the walk about.
*Huge musical box*
There are
eats available at the gardens itself, so don't worry about going there on an
empty stomach. Snack carts serving up whip creamed strawberries, waffles,
crepes, and ice-creams are located sporadically around the garden. Very
'the-feels' eating under the blue skies, with the birds chipping. It's like
something out of a Disney film.
Video fromWiebe de Jager
Sweets
not your thing? No worries. There's sandwiches and pastries available at the
main entrances with proper sit downs areas to enjoy the day out.
*Mom and her daughter*
*Couple enjoying the scenery*
*Three generations in one*
3hours would be just about enough time to cover all corners of the place, which is inclusive of selfies, retro couple shots and loads of beautiful picture taking. Well worth the time and the journey to this world class garden event.
Amsterdam 'Free Walking Tour'
09May2015
Click here for the rough routing taken for the tour(about a 5km walking route).
Well not really technically free. They work for tips at the end of their tour. There is an optional €3 booking fee that merely guarantees you a slot, but appearing at location, they can slot yourself in at no charge.
Each walking tour group is limited to ++30pax. Unless you're going as a big group, just try appearing at your preferred time slot. Anyone is free to leave the group at any time.
Well not really technically free. They work for tips at the end of their tour. There is an optional €3 booking fee that merely guarantees you a slot, but appearing at location, they can slot yourself in at no charge.
Each walking tour group is limited to ++30pax. Unless you're going as a big group, just try appearing at your preferred time slot. Anyone is free to leave the group at any time.
Overall
pretty informative for some of the sights covered, with some interesting
anecdotes and good humor craftily injected. Your tour experience will of course differ from
tour guide to tour guide.
The tour
did have a mid point break to grab some light bites before proceeding on to
the rest of the attractions. Be prepared
for quite a fair bit of walking which in the scheme of the entire tour takes
about 2/1/2 to 3hrs.
Overall, besides the mandatory advertising of other tours and deals, the tour was rather informative, entertaining and gives one a good walk around town. A possible, intro-itinerary to follow in other countries as well.
Overall, besides the mandatory advertising of other tours and deals, the tour was rather informative, entertaining and gives one a good walk around town. A possible, intro-itinerary to follow in other countries as well.
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