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A TRAVELER’S JOURNAL #4: THE BINNENHOF, THE NETHERLANDS

Binnenhof, a thirteenth century Gothic castle, was converted to be the political center of the Dutch in 1584. This is the oldest house of parliament in the world which is still being used! Binnenhof translates as inner court in English. It is in the city center of The Hague, the Netherlands. It accommodates the The Ministry of

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A TRAVELER’S JOURNAL #3: HET PLEIN AND LUDEN IN THE NETHERLANDS

Het Plein and Luden A small European country where life begins at dawn and at sunset all but go home. One of our tour guides had said the Dutch are very punctual with their timing as they begin their day early and end their days at sunset. I found this to be true as I

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