Main Street to Dam Square

Amsterdam: Bikes, Broads & The Tantric Love Bed

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May 27th 2008
Ah Amsterdam...where to begin. I guess after returning from a week in Amsterdam my synopsis is as follows: incredibly clean, organic, open-minded, friendly, free & funky, bikes and more bikes, great food, heavy tourism in pockets - empty in others, and FREAKING expensive. Getting AroundGetting around Amsterdam is easy, as long as you rent a bike. I would advise not seeing Amsterdam on ... 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