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Tulip Mania: Springtime in the Netherlands
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Every April, over a few weeks, millions of green tulip stalks burst into bloom across the Netherlands. However, this classically Dutch symbol is not native to the Netherlands or to Europe at all. Tulips originally grew wild in central Asia, arriving in... Read more
Train Hopping from Amsterdam to Hamburg
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Payment : Though the seemingly high-tech ticket machines might make you think otherwise, Holland’s rail system only accepts cash if you pay for your ticket in person. If you plan in advance, though, you can buy online here . Route: "The Netherlands... Read more
Tot Ziens, Amsterdam!
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I have a confession to make: I didn’t love Amsterdam right away. But I’ve actually never really loved something I didn’t hate first. After escaping the crowds of old British men who only come here to smoke stinky weed and hit up pubs, I... Read more
24 Hours in Amsterdam
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Only 24 hours in Amsterdam?! That's definitely not enough time to start appreciating and loving Dutch culture (or to figure out how to pronounce all those extra vowels). On the bright side, Amsterdam is small and easy to get around, making it relatively... Read more
Road Rules: Biking in Amsterdam Part II
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Biking is so essential to the culture of Amsterdam, I thought it deserved another chunk of this blog. (Also, not a whole lot happened this weekend... I mean, nothing I want my bosses and relatives reading about on the internet). Sequels usually really... Read more

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