Make sure you buy a decent set of locks however - most Dutch people spend more on their locks than on their bikes. The Dutch do a good line in sweet cheeses, dairy products and cakes but traditional Dutch cooking can be quite stodgy and meaty. However the large communities of Chinese, Turkish, Indonesian and Italian people ensure a whole range of alternative cuisine. This might sound like a cultural laughing point, but don't laugh too hard if you're a vegetarian as the chips and mayo could easily become your mainstay. Vegetarians are not too well understood in Northern Europe and although things are now improving in the restaurants of bigger towns, you should still watch out for the vegetable soup which may well be cooked in chicken stock and sprinkled with pieces of pork.
Beer is the staple drink in Holland.
It takes a bit of getting used to if you're a bitter drinker and is much stronger than the average UK beer or lager. Glow International - tax management services for contractors working overseas. Visit Holland - Tourist information. Another thorough guide to the city. Albany Systems - tax management services for contractors working overseas.