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Amsterdam

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March 15th 2009
Mon got confirmation about a new contract - the next day we were on a plane to Amsterdam. Our flat is amazingly handy to Heathrow, which means stress-free(ish) travel. We took the bus to the Leidesplein where we'd booked a place and began our exploration. Amsterdam lends itself well to walking - smallish, almost devoid of cars, and full of scenic canals. We perused the main drags, along with every ... 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