Holland's Tulips at the Keukenhof Garden (How to Go and What to See)

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My first trip to Europe was in Spring so I felt obliged to see the famous Dutch tulips in full bloom. As such, I decided to include Amsterdam in my "must-visits" and go to the Keukenhof Garden from there.

The route I took was to go to Amsterdam's Sloterdijk Station and get a train ride to Leiden Central Station whose roundtrip fare costs EUR14.70 (Php900). 

 

In Leiden, I bought a "Combikaart" costing EUR21 (Php1,260) which included roundtrip transfers between the Leiden Central Station and Keukenhof, as well as the entrance to the garden itself. I suggest getting the Combikaart to avoid having to fall in line in the entrance or run out of tickets for that matter. 

 

Trust me, it was worth the effort and cost! You want an evidence? Check out the pictures below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aside from the tulips, you also get to see some other things which Holland/Netherland's is famous for:

 

In short, if you're going to Europe or the Netherlands during Spring, please do yourself a favor, and visit the Keukenhof Garden (or any similar attraction) which will allow you to check out Holland's famous tulips in person.

What to do in Changi Airport? (Reasons why you should spend time to tour the Changi Airport)

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If you're going to Singapore, consider flying through an airline that doesn't use the Budget Terminal to enjoy what Changi Airport really has to offer. If your airline uses either Terminals 1, 2, or 3, you can gain access to all three terminals through the Sky Train and discover for yourself the following reasons why I consider Changi Airport as a tourist destination in itself:

Gardens - Choose from the following gardens: Butterfly (highly-suggested), Cactus, Sunflower, Orchid, Fern, Bamboo, and Heliconia. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to visit all and I was only able to check out the Butterfly and Cactus Gardens. Surely a reason to go back!

Butterfly Garden

 

Cactus Garden

 

Information and Map of Gardens at Changi Airport

Sleeping/Resting Areas - Have lots of time before your next flight? You don't need to pay to get a good sleep... Changi has comfortable sleeping chairs around the area. 

Movie/TV Viewing - Sit on the comfy chair of the movie or channel which you want to watch and have speakers right on your chair for a good audio video experience. 

Free WiFi and Computer Terminals - If you have your own laptop, wifi-enabled mobile phone, etc., simply get a Wireless@SG username and password to enjoy free wifi. Just ask the information if you don't have an account yet. If you don't have any gadget with you, just use one of the computer terminals which are abundant throughout the transit area. 

Kiddie Attractions - Kids will surely love the airport as it provides play areas, tv, and activities for children. 

Shopping - Hermes, Gucci, Cartier, Bulgari and Shanghai Tang are just some of the names in the transit area where you can shop tax free. 

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Elegantly designed hallways and ceilings - This is in Terminal 3 in particular. Is your flight really through an airplane or through a space shuttle? ;)

Picture-friendly landscapes - The airport was designed to make you feel like you're one with nature. 

Streamlined Trolleys - Yes, I like Changi because it has trolleys whose size are just big enough for hand carried luggage. They know that you don't want to carry your backpack or roll your cabin baggage while roaming around. 

I guess by now you know why I like Changi Airport so much? It's time for you to go and enjoy it yourself.