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    Travel: The Netherlands

    Anne Frank’s Huis -Adult Price = 9€ On Saturday 4th July, my friends and I ventured to Anne Frank’s Huis. We waited in a queue under the 33°C sunshine for two hours to see this famous landmark, and it was worth it. Anne Frank’s Huis is an important and sobering experience. No matter how many times you read the book, see the films, watch the play, nothing compares to visiting the actual sight. The artefacts are well displayed and protected by glass casings in order to preserve them. Understandably, they request that no photos be taken inside the house, as it can be an emotional experience for people who are visiting.…

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    Travelling to Amsterdam

    The first weekend of July I took a trip with my three best friends to Amsterdam. This was my first holiday abroad in 11 years and the first one without my family. Was I nervous? Of course I was. I trusted my friends completely but I was worried about being in a different country, which spoke a foreign language and used different currency.