Tranquil living in Noord-Limburg: the perfect family getaway
What led me to exchange the excitement of the city for a slower pace
Nov. 1, 2022 - Willem L. Middelkoop
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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![The game-changer: from living for myself to living for my two kids](/blog/2022-11-01_moving-to-the-countryside/images/i_04_The-game-changer-from-living-for-myself-to-living-for-my-two-kids_500px.jpg)
![The creek](/blog/2022-11-01_moving-to-the-countryside/images/i_05_The-creek-De-Groote-Molenbeek-meanders-through-forests-and-countryside-a-picturesque-sight-to-behold_500px.jpg)
![Providing a safe haven (... of sorts) for the kiddos](/blog/2022-11-01_moving-to-the-countryside/images/i_09_Providing-a-safe-haven-of-sorts-for-the-kiddos_500px.jpg)
![Nearby planes make good subjects for closeup photos, but their continuous noisy presence can be annoying, too](/blog/2022-11-01_moving-to-the-countryside/images/i_01_Nearby-planes-make-good-subjects-for-closeup-photos-but-their-continuous-noisy-presence-can-be-annoy_500px.jpg)
![Experience the thrill of Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife, all within reach of your bike!](/blog/2022-11-01_moving-to-the-countryside/images/i_00_Experience-the-thrill-of-Amsterdam-s-vibrant-nightlife-all-within-reach-of-your-bike_500px.jpg)