Volendam

Volendam

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August 18th 2006
Volendam is a very touristy spot on the edge of a large lake north of Amsterdam. It is very popular for its array of traditional Dutch costume, wooden clogs and cheeses of all varieties. It was here is Volendam that we encountered a Dutch couple that looked uncannily similar to us - the four of us got along very well!! ... 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