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Articles, comments, essays and tales about The Netherlands, travel stories, its culture, history and its inhabitants

The Origins Of Naval And Marine Technology - The oldest vessel known so far has been found in the Netherlands: it is a fairly simple canoe very similar to those made by carving hardwood and used by many different ethnical groups even today.

Surviving Our double Standards - It is quite ironical that countries like the Netherlands and Switzerland, which have abolished the death penalty long ago, at the same time legally allow euthanasia, or the case of Norway, were abortions are even paid by the state welfare system but nobody even considers death as a legal penalty.

The Falklands Belong To Argentina, So Europeans Say... - In recent days, the people of France and the Netherlands voted clearly against the proposed constitution, and then, as a consequence, the Dutch Parliament officialy rejected it; thus, the European Constitution as it stands is indeed void, and so are its statements, including those referred to the overseas territories of member countries, including the Falkland / Malvinas Islands.

Regions, Continents and Countries - Articles, essays, comments and tales about different regions, continents and countries of the world dealing in each with case aspects of their society, culture, economy, geography, folklore, history, regional products, sports and outdoor activities, and other things of interest fot any traveller.

Geography and Outdoors / Navigation and Maps - Learn how to navigate using maps, a compass, gps systems or simply by observing natural formations - Find your way whenever you get lost in the wilderness.

Travel and Tourism - Advice and recommendations for travellers and tourists - Avoid complications in your trips.

Arts, Crafts and Artists - An assortment of articles dealing with our ways to express, create and learn about arts and crafts, as well as artistic products in the context of history, museums and various disciplines such as plastic and performing arts, cienam, photography, literature, etc.

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Outdoor Activities / Exploration and Expeditions - Whether your interest lies within expeditions and trips or you want to learn about different uncharted places, tricks of the trade and possibilities, start reading this section.

Outdoor Photography - Recommendations and advice for photographers and people who like to make pictures out in the wilderness.

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