Coffeeshops in Roosendaal and Bergen-op-Zoom will once again present their case against the cannabis ban in court. These coffeeshops in two Dutch towns near the Belgian border were banned from selling cannabis in order to prevent drug tourism from the neighboring Belgium.
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Coffeeshops in Holland may face cannabis ban
Gouda cheese: a smile from Holland
In most of the pubs in both Holland and Belgium, when ordering a beer you might be offered traditional snacks which most often include Gouda cheese cubes with mustard. It’s a fine combination which goes extremely well especially with dark Belgian beers along with dried sausages or nuts.
The term “Gouda” is now a generic name, and not restricted to cheese of Dutch origin.
Tulip fields of Holland: The Keukenhof tulip gardens
The history of Dutch Tulips is amazing. Until today, the dutch tulips remain one of the brightest associations when it comes to describing Holland’s top attractions. The biggest tulip fields in Holland can be found in the Keukenhof tulip gardens.
The Hague – Center of international diplomacy and Dutch monarchy
The Hague is the home to the Dutch Queen and the seat of the Dutch Government. Internationally recognized as the world’s capital of international Justice and diplomacy. After New York and Geneva, The Hague is the third UN city in the world. The Hague is also the meeting point of the international haute volée.
The International Court of Justice, with it’s seat in the monumental Peace Palace is one of the most famous institutions based in The Hague, the political and administrative center of The Netherlands.
Rotterdam – largest European port
Rotterdam is one of the few thoroughly modern cities in Holland and the greatest scientific center in Europe with the Rotterdam Erasmus University leading pace in many research areas. Located on the Maas River, it is the world’s second largest port and the first largest commercial harbor in Europe. There is an abundance of attractions, festivals and museums. Rotterdam has a swinging, young city culture.
Amsterdam – Holland’s famous city of canals and world’s largest global village
The image of Amsterdam is the one of its historic city centers, with the canals and the magnificent patrician houses with their famous gables. The best way to take in all that beauty and history is from a boat on the canals of Amsterdam. Exploring the maze of canals in the old city center on a comfortable round-trip boat is an absolute must when visiting Amsterdam.
Utrecht – medieval town in the center of Holland
Located right in the middle of Holland, Utrecht is a public transportation hub, a large university center, a historical landmark and Party Central; once, Utrecht even hold the seat of The Pope. Nearly half of the population of Utrecht today are students. The other half are scholars and professors! 
Madurodam: the Dutch prototype of Disneyland
Madurodam is an attraction to kids and a masterpiece of miniature architecture. Everyone can become a Gulliver in the Madurodam city with buildings, canals, ships….
Water Sports Fair 2008. Holland events in March
RAI Convention Center, Amsterdam
March 4 through 9, 2008
Are you interested in a steel motor yacht or do you prefer a nostalgic wooden rowing boat? Do you want to buy or are you just looking? If you are a lover of water sports, you will take to the six-day HISWA Water Sports Fair 2005 like a duck takes to water.
