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North- and South Holland make 'Holland'.

What is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands?

January 21, 2025January 20, 2025 by Rottourdam

What is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands? While many people use these terms interchangeably, Holland actually refers to just two provinces: North and South Holland. The Netherlands, on the other hand, is the entire country, made up of 12 provinces. This distinction has historical roots, dating back to the 17th century when these provinces were at the forefront of trade and culture. Curious about why the name ‘Holland’ persists today and how it affects the identity of the Dutch? Dive into the fascinating history and cultural significance behind these names!

Best time of year to visit the Netherlands and rotterdam

Best time to travel to The Netherlands and Rotterdam from month to month

January 20, 2025January 17, 2025 by Rottourdam

The best time to travel to the Netherlands and Rotterdam, weather wise, is in June, July, August, and September. This is when you have the best chance of nice, warm and sunny days. But, it depends on what you are looking for. From September to November, it is the perfect time to admire falling leaves …

Free walking tour in Rotterdam: blessing or a curse?

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 by Rottourdam

If there is one thing certain, then it is that traveling is rarely cheap, and it’s not any different in Rotterdam. Of course, there are many ways you can cut costs and keep within your budget. Taking a free walking tour in Rotterdam is one of those cost-cutting activities, but is it the best way? …

What to do in Rotterdam from Cruise Ship Tour

Cruise ship in Europe to Rotterdam? This is what you could do.

January 21, 2025January 9, 2025 by Rottourdam

What to do when you offboard the cruise ship in Rotterdam Rotterdam, a city in The Netherlands, with the biggest harbor in Europe, that rose from the ashes of World War II, pulsates with a unique blend of history and innovation. To truly experience its soul, venture beyond the typical tourist routes with a captivating …

Things to do in Rotterdam: Ultimate guide to 25 hotspots, according to locals

January 17, 2025January 7, 2025 by Rottourdam

What to do in Rotterdam? We’re locals, so we can lead you to the coolest highlights and hidden gems, all of which we showcase on our Rottourdam tours! Some spots may be familiar to you, but others—like numbers 17 and 25—will definitely surprise you. You wouldn’t have discovered these without our guide! Is this a …

How to write a balanced review of a restaurant, tour or hotel

October 16, 2024September 25, 2024 by Rottourdam

Writing reviews after your hotel stay, restaurant visit or walking tour are important for both fellow traveler as for the owners and organizers. But it often happens that we get to extremes; extremely bad or extremely good. How to make sure your review is balanced and reliable for everyone, without too many superlatives (like ‘extremely’)? …