tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29833822017510981992024-03-12T18:36:04.071-07:00Jason's Card Blogjasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09167992508256390162noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983382201751098199.post-42864324851770497952022-03-16T11:00:00.001-07:002022-06-28T10:02:19.839-07:00AMSTERDAM SIGHTSNo neighbourhood in Amsterdam is more 'Amsterdamish' than the Jordaan. Besides the legendary Johnny Jordaan Square, there's so much more that Amsterdam has to offer. In this blog post, I've listed some of Amsterdam's most popular sights, including the Red Light District, the Anne Frank House, the Vondelpark and the Johnny Jordaan Square. Curious? Then read on to find out more about some of Amsterdam's highlights!
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Sights in Amsterdam
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Our capital city, Amsterdam, is bursting with cultural, historical and tourist sights. I've listed a few of Amsterdam's sights for you below, but there's a lot more to see here. If you'd rather take a guided tour of some of Amsterdam's highlights, rather than do it on your own, I'd recommend taking a tour with a personal guide. My tip is to choose one of the tours in Amsterdam.
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Red Light District in Amsterdam
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The much-discussed Red Light District in Amsterdam, also known as 'the Red Light District' or 'the Red Light District', is perhaps one of the most mysterious places in Amsterdam. The Red Light District is spread over a number of streets in the oldest part of our capital, in the center.
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The Anne Frank House has been open to visitors since 3 May 1960. Many have gone before you! The house is a monument to the memory of Anne Frank and her family and is one of Amsterdam's best-known attractions. This monument is accompanied by a poignant story. During World War II, the Jewish Anne Frank and her family were in hiding in the Secret Annex, the house now known as the Anne Frank House. You can see the kitchen, bedroom, other living areas and, of course, the world-famous bookcase that is the entrance to the Secret Annex. From the beginning of November to the end of March, the Anne Frank House is open from 09:00 to 19:00. From the first of April until the end of October, the opening hours are 09:00 to 21:00, and on Saturdays and in the summer months of July and August always until 22:00. You can avoid the queues (as much as possible) by buying tickets online in advance and visiting the Anne Frank House in the afternoon or evening.
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Amsterdam Anne Frank House
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Vondelpark<br>
The Vondelpark in Amsterdam is the largest park in Amsterdam and probably the most famous in all of the Netherlands. The park is loved by Amsterdam residents and tourists alike. The park has no less than 10 million visitors each year! In the Vondelpark you will find the most beautiful monuments and statues, including the statue of the Amsterdam City Virgin. This statue is the personification of Amsterdam. Furthermore, there are several trees here that are more than 100 years old and beautiful fruits bloom. In addition, various (sports) events are held in the Vondelpark and in the middle of the Vondelpark there is a large playground for children, which you can keep an eye on from a terrace.
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Johnny Jordaan Square<br>
The Johnny Jordaan Square is located at the front part of the street Elandsgracht, near the 9 streets, in the district of the Jordaan. It is a legendary place where you will find statues of Jordanian folk singers such as Tante Leen, Manke Nelis, Johnny Meijer and of course Johnny Jordaan. They have been immortalized here in bronze, in a style that fits the Jordaan perfectly: plain and unadorned. You will also find a painted house with texts such as 'The pearl of the Jordaan'.
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Discovering Amsterdam by bike<br>
Above I have described a number of popular Amsterdam sights that are definitely worth a visit, but there are of course many more. Would you like to discover all the highlights of Amsterdam in a short time, but still experience and see everything to the fullest? On a bicycle tour through Amsterdam, a Dutch guide will take you past the famous sights of Amsterdam, but also to lesser known but certainly not less beautiful places. An enthusiastic guide will tell you everything you want to know and in three hours you will be fully informed of all the beautiful things Amsterdam has to offer!
jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09167992508256390162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983382201751098199.post-26209598143948344912022-01-26T09:53:00.012-08:002022-06-28T09:57:52.997-07:00Action on the AnnabergWe stand in the car park, squinting at the sun and the deep blue sky, with an excited mind and a large portion of anticipation. It is a little strange - suddenly walking past lush green meadows, past a - still - empty reservoir; anything but winter, which I associate with this place. Annaberg, where I learned to ski a few decades ago and where we whizzed down the slopes at least once a year.
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That would be in store for us now, too, albeit in a slightly different way. And so we set off, marvelling at the modern Arial prepared for summer, while showing off our Niederösterreich-CARD and redeeming it for a ride on the Annaberg 4-seater chairlift.After we've hiked down the first little slope - where I've done many a race in the past - and the wildflowers beside us poking their heads in the wind, I notice how much is new here and am delighted to be here once again. Numerous hiking trails await, then a small bike facility as well, and finally we hear the zipline facility before we can really make it out visually. A few loud, whooping screams rise from behind the treetops and then four people whiz by in the distance. Adrenalin spreads through the body. Just the way I like it! Soon we'll be next!
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The chairlift now takes us via the Anna-Alm up to the mountain plateau. It couldn't have been more idyllic. While cowbells jingle and foals gallop under our legs, a flock of birds glides overhead. Lungs soak up the fresh forest air as we ride up through the shady section. A shrill scream cuts through the silence and we have to laugh as the next batch whizzes past us.
At the top, we marvel at the new hut from which the four tracks lead down into the valley and wander around a bit more. Salsa sounds mix with the chirping of birds and we notice a dance class at the hut, laughing people, a summer feeling in our hearts and a mischievous grin at the corners of our mouths.
After a while, we make our way to the zipline, because now we should be the ones screaming ourselves half hoarse.Just under 400 metres in altitude and up to 120km/h downhillAfter we had to fill out a form and get the equipment for the ride, we are already on the platform. Here I would like to give a big shout out to the zipline employee - who had a super nice chat with us and even encouraged me to actually film the downhill ride! You can imagine how anxious I was clutching my phone screen.
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Sitting down, we both swing back and forth and listen to the instructions while enjoying a phenomenal view of the Mostviertel mountains. And there we are supposed to rush downhill! Crazy, isn't it?
You can see how the ride finally started, how loud our shouting was and how shaky the recording was because of the high speed in my Instagram stories. I have the trip under the highlight.
If you want to take it all in and be completely surprised, you'd better book a slot for this autumn soon and experience the trip for yourself and <a href="https://cambabes4u.com/wp-content/blog/sexual-fantasies/">fantasy</a>!
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ConclusionIf you like hiking, you are in good hands at Annaberg, with an all-round view of the Mostviertel mountains - even with a view as far as the Schneeberg - and the Ötscher anyway - you are well catered for in terms of views. I especially like it when a lift always takes away a few metres of altitude and you still have the energy to do your rounds on the plateau. For smaller children, dogs and generally people who are not so keen on adrenaline and speed, there are options to walk back down to the valley or to take the lift down. Just have a look, maybe you will jump over your own shadow and try something new!
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jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09167992508256390162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983382201751098199.post-76624456413903768022022-01-18T09:52:00.002-08:002022-06-28T10:02:43.200-07:00TobaccoTobacco was first discovered by the native people of Mesoamerica and South America and later introduced to Europe and the rest of the world. Archeological finds indicate that humans in the Americas began using tobacco as far back as 12,300 years ago, thousands of years earlier than previously documented.
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Tobacco had already long been used in the Americas by the time European settlers arrived and took the practice to Europe, where it became popular. Eastern North American tribes have historically carried tobacco in pouches as a readily accepted trade item, as well as smoking it in pipe ceremonies, whether for sacred ceremonies or those to seal a treaty or agreement.
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In addition to its use in spiritual and religious ceremonies, tobacco is also used for medical treatment of physical conditions. As a pain killer it has been used for earache and toothache and occasionally as a poultice. Some indigenous peoples in California have used tobacco as one ingredient in smoking mixtures for treating colds. In addition to its traditional medicinal uses, tobacco was also used as a form of currency between Native Americans and Colonists from the 1620s on.jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09167992508256390162noreply@blogger.com0