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Escaping the city: starting anew in the countryside

What led me to exchange the excitement of the city for a slower pace

Nov. 1, 2022 -

This month marked "the big move": relocating my family from Amsterdam to Noord-Limburg's countryside. Motivated by my wife's longing for her roots and our desire for space, the timing felt right. As our oldest child neared four years and primary school, we considered embracing the countryside lifestyle. Would trading Amsterdam's bustle for a new pace be rewarding? Read on!

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"De Limburgers heten u welkom" - now I am one... or am I? :-) "Het is een kwestie van geduld" - resistance is futile! Ha!
The breathtaking splendor of Mother Nature, just a stone's throw from our new front door
The breathtaking splendor of Mother Nature, just a stone's throw from our new front door
Experience the thrill of Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife, all within reach of your bike!
Experience the thrill of Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife, all within reach of your bike!
Dude, where are my wheels?!
Dude, where are my wheels?!
The creek
The creek "De Groote Molenbeek" meanders through forests and countryside, a picturesque sight to behold, a typical scene for this region
Wandering the wild on a frosty morn at daybreak
Wandering the wild on a frosty morn at daybreak

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