The lovely canals

Colours Of The Night

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May 12th 2009
'Hello. You're welcome. Live sex'...There's only one city where one could walk by without even a backward glance after hearing such a catch-cry from a local theatre hawker. Amsterdam...that mysterious, liberal melting pot of open-minded individuals. I find Amsterdam to be a remarkable city, despite the absence of really distinct landmarks normally associated with European cities. Adam and I celebr ... 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