Background: 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.
July 17th 2008Europe » Netherlands » South Holland » Dordrecht Dordrecht and Einhoven, Holland - July 9, 10
We left at 11am on a train for Dordrecht, Holland. It was about a 3-hour train ride, and we had to transfer in Antwerp. Tony came with us…and o ... 44 photos[full story]
June 20th 2008Europe » Netherlands » South Holland » Dordrecht
Today's ride time and distance doesn't reflect how much work we put into these headwinds. Our tip at this moment if coming to Holland. Head EAST.
Still, the day was pleasant if you had the r ... [full story]
April 16th 2008Europe » Netherlands » South Holland » Dordrecht Menipäs monta päivää ilman nettiä! Nyt ollaan Dodrechtin McDonaldsissa ja naputellaan konetta samalla kun Lare syö "iiihan piiiikku-piiikku hampurilaista". Ollaan haeskeltu karttakaupoista karttoja A ... [full story]
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