Posts Tagged ‘netherlands’

I cannot find the exact information on the extraterritorial issues of countries’ embassies. For example, which laws apply in the territory of Dutch embassy in my hometown of Vilnius, Lithuania? Lithuanian or Dutch? If it’s Dutch, can I legally smoke weed in this territory? Or can the embassy officials do it in this territory?

This question applies not only to embassies of the Netherlands, but also to all other embassies out there. Is it illegal to drink alcohol in front of Saudi Arabian embassy? Is the Internet censored in Chinese embassies? And so on.
OK, so you cannot smoke weed in the embassy of the Netherlands. Anyway, which law applies to you when you’re there? Which law applies to the officers of the embassy? Can they possess weed? Can I possess weed while I’m in the territory of the embassy?

I am from North America, but I am very intrigued by the Dutch culture and traditions. Can anybody please explain to me how the Dutch differ from the Americans in any aspect that comes to mind? Eating, cooking, fashion, driving, living, family, holidays, religion, daily routine, responsiblities, etc. Please nothing rude like Americans are just plain old fat and sloopy, I’ve seen plenty that say that. I am trying an experiment for a month and would like as much information as possible.
Also I am learning the Dutch language so that if I do ever get to the Netherlands I won’t be entirely dependent on the english language.
If you have any information please let me know. Thank you so much.
Morris: I know about Holland, MI tulip festival I live less than 30minutes away from there.
bedank u aschwin. Yes the area I am most interested in learning more about is Limburg. To be more specific Sittard and/or Maastricht.
If you see really good answers already please dont be afraid to post an answer to the question. I would love to hear from all.