Visited Netherlands for 10 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is improved. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $110/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 8.5/10. Solid destination.
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Netherlands — ATM and cash tips
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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15 Mar 2026 at 19:55
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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22 Mar 2026 at 03:47
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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This matches my experience. Netherlands is underrated.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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