Amsterdam: our hotel is just by Dam Square highlighted near the centre of the map

Amsterdam

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November 5th 2014
If one had to summarise Amsterdam in just three words they would be bikes and boats, but then that wouldn't be fair because in two days we've seen plenty of canals, watery fields, sinking buildings, stunning art and breathtaking jewellery. Dick, Su, Terry and Lynette arrived in Amsterdam yesterday, Tuesday 4th, on board Avalon. They spent the day on a canal boat cruise; visited the Gassan Diamo ... read more

Europe » Netherlands

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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