The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999. To be updated
April 19th 2008Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam Today we went to the Anne Frank House... the house where the 15 year-old Jewish girl and her family hid from the Nazis for two years until they were betrayed by one of their confidantes (who exactly b ... 18 photos[full story]
April 18th 2008Europe » Netherlands » South Holland » Keukenhof Today we took a train and then a bus to Keukenhof Gardens. The flower fields weren't looking too promising on the way there, so we were worried that the long winter had delayed the blossoming of the ... 17 photos[full story]
May 7th 2008Europe » Netherlands I arrived all okay...just a quick note as people are waiting for the computer.
amsterdam is crazy but i have yet to meet anyone.......i'll write more later
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May 7th 2008Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam So this is it... My last full day in Europe. Germany was amazing. We were in a small town that was very relaxing to be in. We're in Amsterdam now and tomorrow back to the US of A! I'm sad to leave her ... [full story]
April 17th 2008Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam My flight to Chicago was pretty uneventful, though I was a little afraid that I would be late due to a late take-off from Colorado. Mom was already waiting at the airport, and Angie arrived just a fe ... 5 photos[full story]
May 6th 2008Europe » Netherlands » Province of Utrecht » Utrecht Don't worry, I'm still here. Just haven't gotten around to updating even though I've had access to the internet. I'll give you a quick update of what I've done since my last post.
26th - I wa ... [full story]
May 5th 2008Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam For me, Amsterdam has an air about it that feels somewhat amiss, but also completely natural.
I packed quite a lot in to my days & nights in Amsterdam from which I learned invalueble lessons, some of ... 32 photos[full story]
May 5th 2008Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam Well ive missed a few days but here we go. i bolted out of ireland. it was to expensive. im in amsterdam at the moment typing on a keyboard were the only letters that are visible are gfyqpzxj. i ... [full story]
May 4th 2008Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam People in Amsterdam are internationally recognized for their ability to party, but I think they take partying to a new level on the Queen’s birthday. We arrived in Amsterdam on Thursday, the d ... 7 photos[full story]
May 1st 2008Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam Amsterdam? What to say, what to say?.... I think the photos desribe it best. My past couple of days have contained less orange people & tram gopings, with a lot more bike riding, & of course eating. T ... 11 photos[full story]
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