Steve in front of the TGV

Amster, Amster, Dam, Dam, Dam

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May 21st 2015
Today we took the TGV (high speed train) from Brussels to Amsterdam. Even though we were moving from one country to another the was no passport or customs control. We just boarded the train and away we went. The train didn't leave until almost 3:00 so we spent the morning at the Belgium Resistance Museum. This museum is in a part of town that is decidedly non-touristy. It is easy to tell becau ... 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