I know, everyone immediately thinks tulips when they imagine the Netherlands. Tulips, windmills, cheese, and weed, right? Well, there's a forgotten treasure that can be found in almost any flower shop: The orchid.

In the U.S., this beauty here would be at least $60. I bought it here for less than 10 Euros. So go wild! The blossoms are breathtakingly beautiful, and it's a plant, too - so you can care for it year-round until it decides to grace your presence with its next round of beautiful flowers. They make great gifts, too.