Questions tagged [amsterdam]
The capital and largest city of the Netherlands.
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Can I board the Eurostar mid way?
I have a Eurostar ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord.
It now seems it would be better for me to board at the Schiphol Airport. Can I do that or do I have to board at the station ...
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Power for CPAP on JetBlue Boston to AMS flight?
I must decide whether or not to bring the CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine) on-board or check-in luggage (preferable in the absence of power). The flight leaves Boston at 10 PM, so ...
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Methods & tools to evaluate public transportation convenience from one hotel to another
I am in the USA and would like to evaluate public transportation convenience from one Amsterdam hotel to another.
My cousins are staying at the Marriott by the museumplein (premium \ expensive ...
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Gear planning for Amsterdam / Paris at the cusp of summer
I am trying to figure how many pairs of trousers and shorts to bring for a trip to Amsterdam / Paris. Maybe the better question to ask is what is the expected temperature range. I am from Florida so ...
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What does the small c-like character mean on this stamp in Schiphol?
I have an old stamp in my passport, as depicted below. My records says it should depict 23-Dec-2020. But there is a small c-like character, instead of 3 or any other digit, on the stamp right after ...
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Exceeding the duration of stay in Schengen visa, due to longer connecting flight time [duplicate]
I have been granted 11 days of stay in the Schengen area. I have booked my flight on the 11th day, but I have long layover in Amsterdam. I will be crossing midnight during my layover causing it to be ...
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Going to Amsterdam tomorrow. Two months left on passport
I've had this vacation planned for quite a few months. I knew that my passport expired this summer and didn't think anything of it since the trip is a couple months ahead, in April. However, just now ...
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Schiphol transit from EU inbound flight to Canada
Old parents who do not speak English are flying from Warsaw to Canada with a connection in Amsterdam.
Will they go out, or will customs and passport control happen inside the airport? I was thinking ...
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How do I get a hotel room in the centre when everything is sold out (and more expensive) because of a big event?
I want to visit the Koningsdag (Dutch national holiday) and am looking for a hotel in the centre (not a hostel, I want my own room). I have checked various portals (including Airbnb) and everything at ...
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OV chipkart with 2 month subscription only
Few of my friends are coming from India for a 2months internship purpose to Amsterdam, for which I need a OV chipkart/ GVB card with 2 months subscription only. Can you help me how I get it? What ...
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Amsterdam 2 day pass validity
I'm considering buying a 2 day pass for Amsterdam (https://www.discoverholland.com/amsterdam-travel-ticket). I was wondering how to figure out what routes are included and which ones are not. It seems ...
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One way bike rental Amsterdam to Paris
Is there a company that rents bicycles in Amsterdam (or anywhere in The Netherlands) for a one way trip to Paris? In other words, pick up the bike in Amsterdam, and drop off in Paris 2 weeks later.
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Can I get tax refund stamp if just traveling between EU countries?
I traveling to France and Germany from the US and my outbound flight is Berlin to New York with a very tight layover in Amsterdam. I plan on doing some shopping in Paris but I'm concerned that I won't ...
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Maximising chance of making tight connection after learning I will be selected for secondary screening
Today I flew from the EU to the UK via Amsterdam airport (AMS). I was held momentarily for secondary screening at passport control (I have an EU passport). The officer explained that someone with my ...
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Schengen Visa Application Travel
Can I issue my tourist Schengen visa for the Netherlands from Country A even though my plane tickets are booked from another country (Country B) to Amsterdam?
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