Canal Cruise

Amsterdam

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May 7th 2015
My time in Amsterdam was short, but just enough to get a feel for the city. I stayed in a hostel in the middle of the red light district - it's so entertaining to be surrounded by what is normally considered taboo! But Amsterdam has a lot more to offer than just the red light district. It is a very charming city full of people, canals, boats, bikes, and crooked buildings. It's a very lively an ... 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