Derek's vegetarian pasta on the train.

Train to Amsterdam

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May 13th 2013
Geo: 52.3738, 4.89095Bit of a rush getting to Gare Du Nord station - the trains are quick, but it takes a while to move between platforms and different sections of the stations.We made it on time - JUST!First class on Thalys was awesome, drinks and lunch provided :-)The 10 min walk to our hotel was a challenge, 4 wheel cases do not like cobblestones.We checked in to the Rho Hotel on Dam Squa ... read more

Europe » Netherlands

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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