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Amsterdam, Solo travel
It was an excellent short trip of 3 nights and 4 days. We agreed to meet with a friend there and enjoyed the city, the parks, the canals, museums, food and the Netherland atmosphere. We liked it a lot as we are loving traveling and new experiences. I wrote it was a solo trip, because we both came from different countries and we met only in Amsterdam. If you want to visit this city, just go for it, you'll love it.
Posted: September 21, 2025Experienced: October, 2022
Myriam
France
Amsterdam, Solo travel
Loved Amsterdam !! Only went there for a few days and stayed in a hostel but I wished I could have stayed longer! I had always wanted to go see the tulips in the Netherlands and was able to fulfill that wish! The city is beautiful!! Loved the pea soup! The public transports are very easy to use. Everyone I talked to was so nice. And was able to go see Craig Conant's show. Hoping to go back one day!
Posted: September 21, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Amsterdam, Solo travel
I traveled during King’s day, which js supposed to be a day for partying and super good vibes. However, I felt like people were extremely rude towards foreigners. They would call me names, stare down at me and the people I had befriended on my hostel. Genuinely, hated the whole experience. Left earlier than expected. It worries me that some nations are becoming very intolerant towards other cultures and visitors.
Posted: September 12, 2025Giethoorn, Family travel
Not only in Giethoorn but in Netherlands I feel the most safe and happy. Giethoorn is like a fairy talee I was in love! We took a boot tour for an hour and i felt sad for leaving there. definitely a must go and must see place 🥹🤍🤍
Posted: August 24, 2025Experienced: June, 2025Amsterdam, Solo travel
i felt pretty safe overall during the day, never had any weird experiences. the only time i felt unsafe was of course in the evening while i was out and about with friends i met at the hostel. a lot of men were creepy, stared and said weird things. i found the city as a whole wonderful, i fell in love with amsterdam. the way the city is set up with the houses and canals feels so nice and i like that you can practically bike everywhere. there‘s a lot of diversity with cafés, restaurants (of different cultures), thrift shops, clubs, & activities !
Posted: August 18, 2025How safe is Netherlands for women?
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Amsterdam
Civilized city. The culture is very cold and reserved, but highly efficient. If something happens to somebody, the authorities are diligent. However, do not expect the warmth of help in other countries.
Posted: October 8, 2025
Friska
Assen
I have not so much issue while I'm living in Assen so far since I live here. Everything went well and I'm pretty enjoying because you could walk and riding the bike around nature and it feels so really nice.
Posted: October 8, 2025Tholen
Tholen is a small place with about 8500 people living in it. It’s small, and the biggest part of all the people is religious (Christian). I personally live with my parents still, but I definitely feel safe walking alone in the dark. There’s a really low crime rate. However, it varies on your personal experience. Some might be more alert and easier shook than me, though I must admit I don’t know anybody who feels unsafe in Tholen.
Posted: October 5, 2025Netherlands
it is mostly safe but we should stay alert cuz its never 100% safe sadly. it might feel too calm which might scare you but its okay. i feel like as long as you are not in the middle of the forest you would feel safe. i dont really know about nightlife tho
Posted: October 4, 2025
Emilia
Oudenbosch
Place where I live is really safe. There is more chance to have car accident then to be raped, kidnap or killed. There are people walking with in a dark with dog's. Usually is quiet in the evenings
Posted: October 4, 2025Safety in Netherlands
