The Netherlands is a relatively small, densely populated country. There’s plenty of awesome things to do and see — put together a Dutch holiday package and see the home of tulips and windmills.
The Netherlands is a relatively small, densely populated country. There’s plenty of awesome things to do and see — put together a Dutch holiday package and see the home of tulips and windmills.
Places to visit in the Netherlands
The Netherlands doesn’t have a reputation for being a “touristy” country, but that’s not because there’s nothing to see there. There are many one of a kind destinations and things to do in the Netherlands. The country is famous for its tulips (and also for housing the world’s largest lily show) and has some of the most unique museums in the world. Many people also check out the Hague if they’re interested in the international justice process. And those with a penchant for history, particularly WWII, won’t want to miss the Anne Frank House.
Staying connected in the Netherlands
Of course, you’ll need to stay in contact with your travel group (and be able to send pictures back home to your jealous relatives). If you’re travelling from anywhere outside the E.U., using your cell phone as is would be rough on your bank account. The roaming charges for travelling abroad are horrific with just about any provider. To circumvent this issue, you’ll need to swap out your phone’s SIM card for either a local Dutch SIM or an international one. First, make sure your smartphone is unlocked. This will enable you to use your phone with different network providers. Next, pick your travel SIM card of choice.
Local SIM
Local SIM cards can be purchased once you reach the Netherlands. With a local SIM, you’ll get a Dutch phone number and you’ll be able to put data on your phone by purchasing prepaid data packages and data cards.
The Netherlands is full of free Wi-Fi, so if you’re a savvy traveller, you can get buy without purchasing too much data. The Netherlands is also part of the European Union, so a local SIM card may still be of use to you in other E.U. countries. But be careful, there are some exceptions to the limited roaming rules the E.U. put into place last June, so be sure you read all the fine print.
The Netherlands has only three network providers: Vodafone, T-Mobile, and KPN, but several other companies are licensed to resell on their networks.
Resellers in the Netherlands such as Lebara and Lycamobile are usually a cheaper deal for people buying prepaid data cards. Lycamobile (which runs through the largest network, KPN) has the better service, but Lebara is much easier to get up and running. English is widely spoken in the Netherlands so most local SIM cards will prompt you in English during the setup process. If you only get prompts in Dutch, ask a store associate to set your card up for you.
Local SIM cards can be a cheaper option for you if you plan on staying in the Netherlands for an extended period of time. They are not, however, usually cost-effective for shorter trips or frequent travelling.
International SIM
An international SIM card is a little more expensive than a local one, but they’re usually the better investment. International SIM cards can be used in multiple countries so they can be reused trip after trip and come in very handy for itineraries with layovers in different countries. There are some other benefits to an international SIM card, as well.
International SIM cards are purchased and set up before you leave for the airport. This means you’ll travel easily knowing that everything’s ready to go. You’ll also be able to give your new phone number out to friends and family before you leave.
Many international SIM cards will allow you to purchase multiple phone numbers.
With an international SIM, you won’t need to continue making new purchases every time you’re running low on data. Your data is managed in an online account so you can top off anytime, anywhere.
When you use a local SIM, your phone is treated like a local citizen’s, and that includes paying for accepting long distance calls. With international SIM’s, picking up the phone is usually free, regardless of where you are or where the call is coming from.
There are a few companies that offer International SIM cards, so you’ll need to find the best. You’ll want to look for a provider that doesn’t hit you with harsh data expiration dates. BNESIM is a safe bet in that regard, as data purchased through them never expire so long as your account is still active. They’re also the best choice for people travelling in groups since calling between BNESIM customers is free regardless of location.
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