[NETHERLANDS] Grote Kerk at Monnickendam


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Grote Kerk (the great church) is a church located at the edge of Monnickendam, a historical town in the Waterlands. Dating back to the middle ages, Monnickendam was once one of the most important ports in Holland.


[NETHERLANDS] Touristy Port of Volendam


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Volendam is the most well-known fishing village in Holland, which lies 20 km north of Amsterdam. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its colourful wooden house and old fishing boats in its harbour.


[NETHERLANDS] Edam Cheese Market


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There are several cheese markets in Netherlands during summer (Alkmaar, Edam, Gouda, Hoorn and Woerden). Visitors can see the re-enactments of colourful traditional cheese market action, which is held each week during summer. The cheese market that I visited was Edam.

[NETHERLANDS] Day Trip to Whimsical Giethoorn Village


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Nicknamed as ‘Venice of the North’, Giethoorn’s picturesque canals and quaint thatched-roof cottages draw visitors from all around the world. Located in the eastern part of the Netherlands (approximately 2 hours train from Amsterdam), Giethoorn makes for a perfect day trip from Amsterdam.

[NETHERLANDS] Amsterdam Body Worlds - Discover What It Means To Be Happy


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The Body Worlds anatomy museums has many branches around the world, Europe, USA, Canada and Oceania. And they happen to have one in Amsterdam. A visit to the Body Worlds is an eye-opening experience. It really does make one see our body and happiness in a new light.