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Moving to The Netherlands, Tell Me What to Expect!
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 14118518:MV8xOTU5NzM3XzMyODczOTQ5XzI5NjVFQjY2] [quote:Anonymous Coward 972619:MV8xOTU5NzM3XzMyODczNzQ3X0M0NDNFQjZC] [quote:Anonymous Coward 14118518:MV8xOTU5NzM3XzMyODczNjYyXzg3REQxNzUx] Oh yes, and everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) shuts down at 5pm. The idea of 24/7 markets is foreign to them. Here's a hint if you're caught out past 5pm - IKEA stay open late and they have a cafeteria that sells somewhat edible food. I'll put it this way - if you could live in Manhattan without a car, you'll probably do OK in Nederland without a car. Your cellphone is a necessity over there - you can use it to call in all sorts of things you'd otherwise get in your car to drive to. Oh yes and like one of the previous posters mentioned - how good are you at fixing bicycle tire flats? That's a vital skill - like a lightsaber, your bicycle is your life over there. Oh and repeat after me - "Heineken is just beer". [/quote] Untrue, most shops are open from 9 to 9. Restaurants and bars at least until 11/12, and here most pubs until deep in the night, some even 24h! [/quote] Things must have changed since 2004. I remember not finding a restaurant open late during the week or being able to buy groceries unless I did it before 5pm. [/quote]
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I'll be moving to The Netherlands soon. I just need to find a room to rent somewhere.
What can I expect? Culture shock? Immigrant prejudices?
Where do GLP'er's hang out over there? LOL!
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