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PHOTO: Noordeinde Palace at The Hague

August 9, 2021July 3, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
Noordeinde Palace at The Hague, which is the seat of government in the Netherlands

Originally a medieval farmhouse, today’s Noordeinde Palace at The Hague is one of three palaces used by the Dutch monarchy. Since it is located in the official seat of government for The Netherlands, King Willem-Alexander uses it as his working palace.

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PHOTO: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

August 9, 2021July 1, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Built in the 17th century, the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is one of three palaces used by the Dutch monarchy.

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PHOTO: KAWS Sculpture at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

August 9, 2021June 29, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
Temporarily placed in front of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, these giant cartoon characters, a hallmark of the artist known as KAWS, present an interesting juxtaposition for a museum that focuses on old masters

KAWS cartoon character sculpture in front of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam presents an interesting juxtaposition for a museum that focuses on old masters

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Amsterdam – 881,000 Bicycles and Counting

September 30, 2020June 27, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
No canal view in Amsterdam is complete without an obligatory bicycle resting against the bridge railing

Not two minutes after I stepped off the bus from the airport, my girlfriend yanked me back up onto a curb. Before I had time to be startled, a bike whizzed past in a blur, missing me by less than an inch. “You have to be careful of the bicycles in Amsterdam. We cycle everywhere.” … Read more

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PHOTO: Red Light District in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

August 9, 2021June 26, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
Of all the museums in Amsterdam, you might want to give this one in the Red Light District a pass

Of all the museums in Amsterdam, you might want to give this one in the Red Light District a pass.

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About Barbara Weibel

 
Barbara Weibel, publisher of Hole in the Donut Cultural Travel
After years of working at jobs that paid the bills but brought no joy, I felt like a "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. In 2007, I decided to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. Find out how I changed my life HERE
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