Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam

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February 12th 2016
I may be back on European soil for the foreseeable future, but I have not limited myself to staying in one place for too long. There are many pros to my slightly less jet-setting lifestyle; seeing my family, catching up with old friends, not having to apply for visas all the time - but also, not having to spend days on planes. Amsterdam is a mere 45 minute flight from London Gatwick (just ignore t ... 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