A canal and the houses along it

Amsterdam

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February 1st 2007
Hello Again! I spent last weekend in Amsterdam and it was a fantastic time!!! It is definately an interesting city with lots to see! 9 of us from the exchange program hopped on an overnight bus and travelled the 8 hours to Amsterdam. The bus ride was long and the sleep not so comfortable, but it was a good way to travel because you go overnight so you don't waste any of your day travellin ... 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