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Week 13: King's Day in Holland

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April 30th 2015
Hi Everyone, Some backstory: The Dutch are usually a pretty straightforward people, with direct mannerisms and simple tastes. Milk is their favourite drink. Toast with sprinkles is their breakfast of choice. I don't think I've ever seen a dutch restaurant - they import their flavours. One weekend a year though, the nation turns orange and everyone goes a little nuts: King's Day - the King's ... 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