The Netherlands = Holland. Holland does not = The Netherlands. (sometimes) June 23rd 2013 Let’s start with some geography lessons, shall we?
Holland = The Netherlands…..True.
The Netherlands does not equal Holland (necessarily). Don’t believe me? Check the link or ask your favorite Dutchman.
At any rate, it is one my favorite countries in the world to visit. The people ar ... read more
Europe » Netherlands » North Holland 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
Travel is such an important part of who I am - it's a staple in both my professional and personal lives. Although I'd much rather spend time on the road with people I know and care about, the majority of my adventures occur solo. I try to share the experiences through photos, but sometimes pics just can't do them justice. A friend recently asked me why I don't blog about some of these trips. Honestly...because I didn't think anyone would want to read about them. We're all so busy and impatient when it comes to digesting information these days. So, with that in mind... full info