Vrijthof Square by night

The Kurtz family takes Europe - Part III

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April 11th 2010
After leaving Amsterdam, Mom & Dad finally got to see Maastricht. I think they really liked it, especially since it's incredibly more laid-back than Amsterdam (especially since you don't have to be on the look out for bicycles, trams, & scooters constantly!) Essentially, I showed them around the city that has been my home for the past few months. We did some shopping, walked around, & relaxed ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » Limburg » Maastricht

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more