Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Just the FAQs, Please
Whom do I call in case of emergency?
Dial 112 for police or medical emergencies in both the
Netherlands and Belgium.
What if my credit card is stolen?
Act immediately. See “Damage Control for Lost Cards,” page
10, for instructions.
How do I make a phone call to, within, and from the
Netherlands and Belgium?
For detailed dialing instructions, refer to page 458.
How can I get tourist information about my destination?
Both countries have national tourist information offices in the
US (see page 453) and offices in virtually every destination
covered in this topic. Note that Tourist Information is abbrevi-
ated “TI” in this topic.
What's the best way to pack?
Light. For a recommended packing list, see page 469.
Does Rick have other resources that could help me?
For info on Rick's guidebooks, public television series, free
audiotours, public radio show, website, guided tours, travel
bags, accessories, and railpasses, see page 454.
Are there any updates to this guidebook?
Check www.ricksteves.com/update for changes to the most
recent edition of this topic.
Can you recommend any good books or movies for my trip?
For suggestions, see pages 456-458.
Do you have information on driving, train travel, and
flights?
See “Transportation” on page 14.
How much do I tip?
Relatively little. For tips on tipping, see page 11.
Will I get a student or senior discount?
While discounts are not listed in this topic, some sights are
discounted for seniors (loosely defined as those who are
retired or willing to call themselves seniors), youths (ages
8-18), students, groups of 10 or more, and families. To get a
teacher or student ID card, visit www.statravel.com or www
.isic.org.
How can I get a VAT refund on major purchases?
See the details on page 11.
Do the Low Countries use the metric system?
Yes. A liter is about a quart, four to a gallon. A kilometer is six-
tenths of a mile. I figure kilometers to miles by cutting them in
half and adding back 10 percent of the original (120 km: 60 +
12 = 72 miles, 300 km: 150 + 30 = 180 miles). For more metric
conversions, see page 467.
 
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