See Holland in a Day!!

Advantages: small, good public transport
Disadvantages: not that many attractions

...likely s/he will speak to you in English. While I'm talking about communication here's a question. Why do we use the word Dutch? The Dutch call their country Nederland, their language Het Nederlands, and their citizens, Nederlanders, so how'd we come up with "Dutch"! Eating and Drinking Despite their protestations to the country, Dutch cuisine is nothing to write home about. Lots of fried food, fish and potatoes. No visit to Holland, however, would be complete without sampling the Dutch chips served with liberal amounts of mayonnaise, peanut sauce and onions (or not, if you prefer). And the little Dutch pancakes (poffertjes) served with a coating of icing sugar are a treat for those of you with a sweet tooth. Of course, Holland is a very cosmopolitan country, and the Hague is no exception. You can find all manner of foods here, from all...

Popalee 17.06.2007 (23.05.2007) · Read review
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Review of The Hague (Netherlands)

Jools Holland - always at his best.

Advantages: See text.
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...I would just like to write a review on Jools Holland Best of Friends, a CD with a DVD bonus pack on the king of rhythm and blues. We all know of him from his specials at New Year, along with the numerous shows that he does during the year. As the title does actually point out, this is all about Jools performing with his friends. The tracks on the CD are as follows, along with who actually performed them with him: 1. Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra - Tuxedo Junction. 2. Lulu - Where have all the good guys gone? 3. Chrissie Hynde - Out of this world. 4. Edwin Starr - Snowflake Boogie (2007 Remix). 5. Norah Jones - In the dark. 6. George Harrison - Horse to the water (2007 Remix). 7. Ruby Turner - To love a chhild. 8. Prince Buster - Enjoy Yourself. 9. Sterophonics - First time ever I saw your face...

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Review of Best Of Friends (+DVD) [Digipak] - Jools Holland

On safari in deepest, darkest Holland

Advantages: Great range of well cared for animals
Disadvantages: No hippos, everythings in Dutch

...(accessible with Ryanair from Stansted or Dublin) and close to the town of Tilburg. Expecting Brits to have heard of Tilburg would be like expecting Dutch people to know about Basingstoke - i.e. unless you have reason to know about the place, it's pretty much off the radar screen. It's a very different, unseen side of Holland that's not the most beaten of beaten paths for the average English tourists. 'The biggest African safari park in the Netherlands' say the posters proudly as we bite our tongues and don't dare to ask if it's actually the only African safari park - the good old English reserve suggests it might be a bit rude to ask. Why are we there? *************** My husband and I have been invited to an anniversary celebration. Our Dutch friends Ineke and Marit who met at college 25 years ago have invited about 30 family and friends...

koshkha 17.09.2006 · Read review
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Review of Beekse Bergen Safari Park, Netherlands

Holland and Barrett Know Best

Advantages: A great way to ease skin that has been irritated by the sun
Disadvantages: None

...If you enjoy exploring natural or homeopathic remedies, how they work and what they contain then Holland and Barrett is the place for you. I often pay them a visit, the sales assistants are pretty genned up on the stores products and more often than not if you give them some background information then one of the staff will be able to point you in the right direction. I will be the first to agree with anyone who says that natural healing doesn`t come cheap but it far outweighs having to take prescribed medicine if it is something that you can easily and safely treat yourself. Naturally if there are any concerns at all then you should always visit your own GP. Our problem is that the Other Half is very fair skinned and every year without fail as soon as the British summer sun starts to shine he develops patches of pink scaly skin...

Sarahjh1 19.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Holland & Barratt Certified Aloe Vera Gel

Netherlands

Advantages: Interesting towns, great nature reserves and many attractions
Disadvantages: Very quiet off season

...The Netherlands are the lowest of the low.....Low Countries that is, and the Delta region is the lowest area of them all. This review is about three towns we visited when we were there earlier this year: VEERE, MIDDLEBURG and SLUIS. * VEERE - a Scottish enclave * As the town has historical links with Scotland and is in fact twinned with CULROSS in Fife, we just had to pay it a This review is being updated. Please do not rate This review is being updated. Please do not rate This review is being updated. Please do not rateThis review is being updated. Please do not rate This review is being updated. Please do not rate This review is being updated. Please do not rate This review is being updated. Please do not rate...

proxam 20.10.2002 · Read review
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I Didn't Want to Leave Lovely Holland House

Advantages: Comfortable, clean, not far from station or city centre. Very high standard of rooms.
Disadvantages: Poor TV reception, terrible tea at breakfast!

...The Mercure chain owns two hotels in Bristol. One is the Brigstow in Welsh Back, a busy area for nightlife right beside the river. The second is the Holland House Hotel and Spa, only five minutes walk from the Brigstow but in a quieter spot on Redcliffe Hill. Choosing the quieter option, I stayed for a Saturday night at the four star Holland House in July 2009. First Impressions After travelling by train, I had a walk of around seven minutes from Bristol Temple Meads station to Holland House. Be aware if you are taking your car the hotel enforces a parking charge of £10 per 24 hours. This is quite expensive in my opinion and would add substantially to your final bill if you were staying a few nights. Check-in is after 2pm., and on showing my confirmation letter to the receptionist I was dealt with very politely...

JoannaPiano 26.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Mercure Holland House Hotel Bristol, Bristol

He's Just Not That Into You - Or Is He?

Advantages: Quirky comedy romance that is also thought-provoking.
Disadvantages: None

...Director: Ken Kwapis Writer: Abby Kohn & Marc Silverstein Genre: Drama - Comedy - Romance Country: USA/Germany/Netherlands Certification: 12+ Language: English DVD Release: 15th June, 2009 MAIN CAST: Ginnifer Goodwin [Gigi Haim] Kevin Connolly [Conor Barry] Scarlett Johansson [Anna Taylor] Bradley Cooper [Ben Gunders] Justin Long [Alex] Ben Affleck [Neil Jones] Jennifer Aniston [Beth Bartlett] Jennifer Connelly [Janine Gunders] Drew Barrymore [Mary Harris] Gigi is into Conor, but Conor is into Anna - Anna, however, is into Ben, but unfortunately, Ben is married to Janine, who, incidentally, is really into Ben but their marriage isn't all that great - meanwhile, Beth and Neil are into each other, but because Neil doesn't believe in the institution of marriage, Beth, who does really love him, tells...

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Look Out, He's Behind You! - not a pantomine

Advantages: Offers interaction with a familiar story
Disadvantages: None

...Look out he?s behind you! is a book I took out of the library a few weeks ago for my grandchildren to read while visiting me for the day. They thoroughly enjoyed it inspite of there agea of 2 and 3 years which has led ne to write this review. RRP - £5.99 Publisher - Frances Lincoln Books ISBN - 978-1-84507-734-1 Format - 20page paperback Ages - 4 -8 years The front cover of the book features a young girl in a bright red coat and hat holding a basket with a wolf watching from behind a tree. On the back cover the wolf is more prominent and appears to be saying ?sssssh!? as the young girl disappears into the distance. The story is obviously the tale of Red Riding Hood who is on her way to visit her sick grandmother with a basket full of goodies. The story starts by introducing the different characters in the book , Little Red Riding...

colliedog2 19.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Look Out, He's Behind You! - Tony Bradman

A Culinary Guide To Holland

Advantages: best chips in the world, great mussles
Disadvantages: no national cuisine whatsoever

...The Netherlands are not really famous for good food (rightly so), but I have lived and dined there for several years, and survived. Lacking a typical Dutch cuisine, Holland is full of international restaurants. But it does have some things going for it: Dutch chips are legendary, and in some parts of the country you can even find gourmet restaurants. Here comes my culinary guide to Holland. ---------------------------- AMSTEL, HEINEKEN & CO. ---------------------------- Let's start with the most essential: Alcohol (the other Dutch essential follows at the end of this article). Holland has come up with some very famous and not so famous beers and is home to a spirit which most British think was their invention. BEER: Heineken and Amstel are often perceived as competitors, but Amstel is actually a brand of Heineken Corp., as is...

From_The_Continent 31.03.2001 (01.04.2001) · Read review
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Review of General: Netherlands

Holland and Barrett...It's worth a look

Advantages: They pay my wages and sell some pretty cool stuff
Disadvantages: Some things are expensive!

...I have been working in a Holland and Barrett shop for the last five months, so I am very aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the shop. If you don't know much about Holland and Barrett, or have never been to one of their shops, it's definately worth a look, even if it is just out of curiosity! Holland and Barret have a large chain of health food shops around the UK, and they are not only found in major cities, but in smaller towns too, so chances are you have one near you. The produce they sell ranges from vitamin supplements, to diet and vegan foods, to special ingredients and essential oils which you might struggle to find elsewhere. I know for a fact that it's not just health freaks that shop in Holland and Barrett, as I serve a wide range of customers who come to the shop for different reasons. My branch is in...

gem412 09.01.2006 · Read review
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