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Amsterdam

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June 3rd 2007
I arrived in Amsterdam a little tired out but non the less eager to explore the famed Red Light District. I had no idea how beautiful Amsterdam was going to be…it is so over shadowed by everything else it is famous for. Speaking of which.. when I showed up at my hostel at least 20 pairs of beady, glazed eyes peered back at me, I couldn’t help but laugh at loud…which I think made some of the ... 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