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📚 Books for Travelers | March 8, 2026 📚
Published 7 days ago • 7 min read
March 8, 2026 Greetings! Yesterday, Viking Vela docked in Ijmuiden, one of the cruise terminals for Amsterdam. As I explain in 8 Hours in Amsterdam: Canals, Culture, and Cuisine (2026), authorities are trying to curb over tourism, a perennial problem in the Dutch capital and Ijmuiden is used for larger ships. It’s further from Amsterdam, but it is quite close to several other highlights, including the famous Keukenhof Gardens and the traditional windmills of Zaanse Schans. Did you receive...
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