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Travel by Example - Small Dutch towns you must see: Maastricht

Small Dutch towns you must see: Maastricht

Posted on November 10, 2020December 1, 2020

Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands with its origins dating far back to Roman times. It is located at the very south of the country on a long strip of land between Belgium and Germany. Maastricht is known as the birthplace of European Union and euro currency. It’s an absolute must see city in the Netherlands.

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Travel by Example - Lille

What to see in Lille in one day

Posted on August 8, 2020December 1, 2020

Lille is a city in the northernmost region of France, close to the border with Belgium. Its historical center (Vieux Lille), Flemish style architecture, UNESCO-listed belfry tower with scenic views and centuries old Citadel of Lille are just a few reasons why you should visit this city.

In this post you will find our suggestions on what to see in Lille in one day.

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Travel by Example - Delft

Small Dutch towns you must see: Delft

Posted on July 1, 2020September 25, 2020

Delft is a small Dutch town best known to tourists for its Delftware (Delft Blue china). It is also rich in history – the city of Dutch Royal family, practically the first capital of the Netherlands and the city of the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Delft is a ‘must see’ destination when travelling in the Netherlands.

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Travel by Example - Ghent, Belgium

One day trip to Ghent

Posted on June 26, 2020November 15, 2020

Ghent is the third largest and one of the oldest cities in Belgium. With its well preserved historical center, canals, medieval architecture and pedestrian city center Ghent is a ‘must visit’ destination when you are travelling in Belgium.

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Travel by Example - Amersfoort

Small Dutch towns you must see: Amersfoort

Posted on May 18, 2020July 1, 2020

Amersfoort is a Dutch city in Utrecht municipality with a well preserved medieval town center. It will charm you from the first sight with its historical buildings, narrow streets, canals and stone bridges.

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Travel by Example - Trips from Lisbon

3 Easy one-day trips from Lisbon

Posted on April 18, 2020April 19, 2020

Here are 3 easy one-day trips from Lisbon we would recommend. All trips are child-friendly – with no long driving times and with a mix of sightseeing and nature.

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Travel by Example - Leiden

Small Dutch towns you must see: Leiden

Posted on April 3, 2020June 30, 2020

Home of the country’s oldest university, Leiden is a charming town located between Amsterdam and The Hague. It attracts visitors with its old architecture, museums, charming canals and streets with lots of cafes and restaurants in the town center.

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Small Dutch towns - Gouda

Small Dutch towns you must see: Gouda

Posted on March 29, 2020August 20, 2020

Gouda is a town in South Holland’s part of the Netherlands. It’s famous for its Cheese and it makes a perfect one day trip from Amsterdam.

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Travel by Example - Spend a day in The Hague

Spend a day in The Hague

Posted on March 5, 2020July 1, 2020

The Hague (or Den Haag in Dutch) is a city on the North Sea, home of the Dutch government, Dutch royal family palace, International Court of Justice among many other international government organisations and it’s simply one of my favourite cities in the Netherlands. I like it for its big green parks, interesting museums, historical buildings as well as modern city skyline and of course for its seacoast.

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Travel by Example - What to see in the Netherlands

What to see in the Netherlands

Posted on February 17, 2020November 10, 2020

After living here for a few years we know from our experience there are lots of things to see and do in the Netherlands. Below is the list of must see and do in the Netherlands along with our photos to inspire you to visit this country.

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