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10/03/2026
The character of Amsterdam is shaped by its canals.
Water flows gently through the city, reflecting narrow houses, bridges, and the rhythm of everyday life.
Cyclists move easily along the streets while boats pass quietly beneath old bridges.
Amsterdam does not try to appear grand.
Instead, it feels balanced — a place where movement and calm coexist naturally.
The city has also inspired many thinkers and writers over the centuries.
Among those who explored the complexity of human life was Fyodor Dostoevsky, whose stories often examined the inner struggles of ordinary people.
Walking beside Amsterdam’s canals, one sometimes feels that same quiet introspection.
Nothing rushes.
The city simply continues its steady rhythm, inviting visitors to slow down and observe.
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Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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