Europe - 2015 1521

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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August 29th 2015
After the ferry ride from Copenhagen to Amsterdam, I felt a familiarity with this place. I leave the main train station, and feel as if I know exactly where I am going. I had been here just a few short years ago, and nothing had appeared to change. Still lots of people, still the smell of marijuana in the air, nope not much has changed. I find my hostel, check in, clean up a bit, and make my wa ... 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