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Holland certainly has a reputation
with travelers. Known for having
a very liberal attitude on social
issues such as prostitution and
drugs, the reputation is not always
deserved. Yes, marijuana and prostitution
is legal, but there is so much
more to the country. Many look
at Amsterdam as Holland, but visitors
know there is much more. If you
desire to travel to Holland, also
known as the Netherlands, don’t
miss these attractions.
Amsterdam
Simply put, Amsterdam has something
for everyone. The city is an incredibly
beautiful collection of old world
European architecture elegantly
partitioned by canals. In truth,
the city is built on roughly 90
small islands, although you can
hardly tell. Transportation is
best undertaken on foot or by
bicycle. With a cool climate,
you’ll barely break a sweat.
Contrary to popular opinion, Amsterdam
is not just a city of liberal
policies. Yes, coffee bars sell
things other then just coffee.
Yes, there are women in windows
that are awfully friendly. Still,
there is so much more to experience
in the city.
Van Gogh Museum
The Rijksmuseum Vincent van Gogh
houses the world's largest collection
of the work of Vincent van Gogh.
From his early work, the museum
contains 700 artistic works and
850 letters. After moving to Paris
in 1886, van Gogh entered an impressionist
period, of which the museum contains
a large collection. Perhaps the
most interesting thing about the
collection is the organization.
The entire collection is arranged
chronologically from the first
to last work. As you walk, you
can clearly see the evolution
of this master’s skill.
Anne Frank House
Who hasn’t read the intense diary
of Anne Frank? Hiding from the
Nazis, she and her family lived
in an annexed section of an apartment
in Amsterdam for two years. In
1957, the house was donated to
the Anne Frank Foundation and
turned into a museum. A visit
will send chills through your
spine. The museum contains films,
the annexed area and the original
notes of Anne Frank. A must see
for anyone traveling to Amsterdam.
Beyond Amsterdam
For those needing a break from
Amsterdam, there is much to be
seen in Holland. If you are looking
for a color explosion, consider
taking the bulb cycling tour out
of Noordwijk. Windmills your thing?
Head to the De Zaan district to
see them in action. Prefer to
spend a night in a castle? Try
the Castle Hotel Engelenburg,
which even lets you ruin a good
walk by playing golf.
Travel to Holland and you won’t
regret it. Whether you want to
“investigate” the countries liberal
policies or simply bike through
fields of tulips, Holland will
satisfy.
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com
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