Field Report: A Journey Through The Netherlands
Amsterdam, Noord Holland is one of my favorite cities on earth. It’s the capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a tiny country in northwestern Europe that occupies a land mass one third the size of Kentucky.

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The Northern Docklands section of Amsterdam reminds me of East Austin 20 years ago. The money is starting to come but the neighborhood has not yet been ruined.

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Oedipus Brewing is making my favorite beer in Amsterdam.

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The rough and tumble side patio at Oedipus Brewing.

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Just north of the River IJ.

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Street art in the NDSM neighborhood of Amsterdam.

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I hope to revisit this site when it’s developed.

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Street art in the NDSM neighborhood.

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On a long walk through north Amsterdam.

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De Valk Talent Factory. I believe the artist is Daniel Doebner.

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NDSM neighborhood.

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IJ Plein in Amsterdam Noord.

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A mosque in Noord Holland.

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New Orleans-style architecture in Amsterdam.

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Royalvis and Traiteur is one of the best fish restaurants in Noord Holland. Report.

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Paradox is a homely little coffeeshop in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam. Mostly locals lounge about smoking, drinking and chatting in Dutch.

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Motorcycles provide excellent navigation through the crowded Amsterdam metropolitan area.

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Zeist is a small town south and east of Amsterdam. It is home to a fine donkey sanctuary.

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This rooster strolled right up to me and demanded to be petted.

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Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Broodjeszaak ‘t Kuyltje is the best sandwich shop in Amsterdam

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Amsterdam street art.

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Amsterdam Oost is undergoing a radical transformation.

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Soundgarden is one of the legendary Amsterdam music venues.

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Chopping wood at La Perla pizzeria in Jordaan.

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Typical Dutch courtyard.

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The best fish restaurant in the Netherlands: Éénvistwéévis

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Dam Square, Amsterdam.

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