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MAASTRICHT: A city of “joie de vivre”!

September 29, 2016

Maastricht is a river city located on both sides of the river Meuse/Maas. It is debated as the oldest city in the Netherlands, serving as a Roman settlement and a medieval religious center. Today, it is a modernized, industrialized city housing 1677 national heritage sites (Rijksmonumenten). It is the birthplace of the European Union, the … More MAASTRICHT: A city of “joie de vivre”!

MAASTRICHT: Château Neercanne – The only terraced castle in the Netherlands

September 28, 2016

Château Neercanne is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant located in Maastricht, a province bordering the Netherlands and Belgium. While my friend and I didn’t get to eat there, we still managed to get a glimpse of the only terraced castle in the Netherlands. The scenery from the castle was astounding! It is surrounded by a … More MAASTRICHT: Château Neercanne – The only terraced castle in the Netherlands

Bedazzling Belgium: Of royal palaces and bizarre buildings (Part 4)

May 12, 2016

Woot! It’s Maerose again. Yay! Two entries in a week? Hurrah for that! I’ve got a couple of hours free tonight, so I’m posting the next leg of my tour in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. The city is dubbed as the capital of Europe and the comic city. If you missed the first three … More Bedazzling Belgium: Of royal palaces and bizarre buildings (Part 4)

Bedazzling Belgium: A walking tour around the capital of Europe (Part 3)

May 11, 2016

Woot! Maerose here 😉 Finally, I got my kursbevis (course certificate) for Norwegian level B1. It literally felt like playing hide-and-seek with motivation, so I’m very glad that I finally finished and passed the course. Now, I only need think about the summer Norwegian class that I’m going to take. So help me God. 🙂 For … More Bedazzling Belgium: A walking tour around the capital of Europe (Part 3)