Willemstad Waterfront

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April 26th 2023
Monarch Empress made a morning stop at the delightful Dutch village of Willemstad. Founded by William of Orange as a fortified town in 1583 Willemstad remained a part of the Dutch North Sea defenses until 1926. The view from the harbor was of a peaceful pastoral setting. Yet we were looking at the remains of one bastion of a heptagonal star-shaped fort. One can still make out the seven-point-st ... read more

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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 natio... ... read more

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Andrew Lisowski

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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