Category: Travel
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“XXX” and the Netherlands
The three Xs you see all over Amsterdam — on flags, manhole covers, city hall, and even on street poles — are St. Andrew’s Crosses. – They aren’t about the “XXX” you might associate with adult entertainment — that’s just a modern coincidence.
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The H. Kruis Chapel (kapel) at Hooijdonk
The chapel is situated in what is now known as the Heilig-Kruispark, built in 1953–1954 on the foundations of an earlier monastic chapel, part of the medieval Priorij van Hooidonk founded in 1146.
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De Laatste Kruimel Amsterdam, Netherlands
At De Laatste Kruimel, they pride ourselves on serving homemade goodness that warms your heart and satisfies your taste buds. Their menu is a delightful mix of cakes, sandwiches, quiches, soul-warming soups and more, all made with love and care.
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Political Perspective of a World Traveler – Rick Steves
American travel writer, author, activist, and television personality. His travel philosophy encourages people to explore less-touristy areas of destinations and to become immersed in the local people’s way of life.
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Camping Along the Niagara Escarpment
Every once in a while, a challenge opens. This one we grabbed. The trail runs through some very rugged country in Ontario, Canada. Much of it is not for the faint of heart, but worth every second of the hours (and days) you spend on the trail.