Entering the City

Recollection of a weekend in AMSTERDAM!

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March 29th 2010
Well, its been a week since my Amsterdam trip, I just got back from Prague which so far is my favorite place I have been, but I am going to have to give Amsterdam a close second. I really did not know what to expect in Amsterdam, besides a liberal and tolerant town. However, trusted sources told me not to miss this place if you get a chance so I went in pretty excited, ready to make the most of my ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

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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