Abandoned shipyard

I think we're all Bozos on this bus

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August 15th 2006
I'm a shameless tourist in Petersburg: big white running shoes, sun hat, and a camera hanging from my neck. But the thing is, except for the skinheads and hookers, almost everyone is a tourist in Petersburg, even the Russians who come here as pilgrims needing a shot of national pride. Tuesday I was part of a mob storming the Winter Palace. No, it wasn't a recreation of Bloody Sunday; it was th ... 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