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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]
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] Blog: Getting wet and getting lost
Date: January 20th 2008
Despite the plane crash in Heathrow the day before I left, there weren't any problems leaving the airport, although you could still see the plane surrounded by police cars and trucks. It was probably the first time I've flown nervous and on edge. Once I arrived in Amsterdam, I figured I could walk to my hostel not realizing how far it was from the train station. I started out alright but then go ... read more
Date: January 20th 2008
Despite the plane crash in Heathrow the day before I left, there weren't any problems leaving the airport, although you could still see the plane surrounded by police cars and trucks. It was probably the first time I've flown nervous and on edge. Once I arrived in Amsterdam, I figured I could walk to my hostel not realizing how far it was from the train station. I started out alright but then go ... read more
