Child seat basket on a bike

Route Canals

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May 22nd 2015
One thing I didn't know before we came to Amsterdam was how much bikes are used here. They are everywhere being ridden by people of all ages. Compared to those in the US, the bike lanes here are very wide. Most are wide enough to drive a car on. It is a no-no to stroll down the bike lane and it is very important to be alert before trying to cross one. Fortunately, the locals are more than happy to ... 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