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If the kids are happy...

09-01-2012 om 09:59 by Leslie Sherriff

Our bungalowIf the kids are happy…

Before moving to the Netherlands, I had never heard of CenterParcs or other, similar family vacation spots.  I like to travel and most enjoy straying off the beaten track to find that wonderful restaurant or park mostly frequented by the local population.  My husband and I truly enjoy eating at good restaurants, which is one of the reasons we like Maastricht so much – such good food!  However, since the birth of our son, Ian, three and a half years ago, the whole concept of travel has changed for us.  For example, I still haven’t figured out how families manage to travel and stay in a hotel.  Does everyone go to bed at 7:30 with the youngest child? How on earth does a family actually enjoy eating out in a restaurant with a toddler?

Thus, I had been intrigued by... read more

When Worlds Collide

07-12-2011 om 09:04 by Leslie Sherriff

ls-1My former career as an international relief and development professional took me to many interesting places, primarily the Balkan countries of the former Yugoslavia. One of my favorite places is Sarajevo, a city in which I lived for four years. When I think of Sarajevo today, I remember the wonderful times I had there – walking up and down the steep streets of the old town, drinking small, dark cups of thick coffee, and the pervasive smell of cevapcici, a dish for which Sarajevo is famous. Imagine my surprise last week here in Maastricht when I rode past a new food stand in my neighborhood of Heer called “Cevapcici kod Nene.”


I have lived in Maastricht for three and a half years. During that time I have very much enjoyed getting to know the town and its culture. One of the aspects... read more

A Farewell Top 10 of Maastricht

28-09-2011 om 12:57 by Amanda Potter

I’ll be passing on the torch as the “To Live” blogger here at Maastricht Region, so I thought I’d leave you all with my top 10 places in Maastricht. It’s been a pleasure blogging for you all. You can follow my continued blogging adventures at http://maastrichtminutiae.com

1. Maastricht Caves: My number one favorite place to take people, the Maaastricht marl caves are a unique piece of history that you won’t find outside of Limburg.

2. Sashimi: Located just off the Vrijthof, Sashimi is my favorite place for sushi in Maastricht. All you can eat, delicious and under the watchful eye of a giant buddha.

3. St. Pietersburg: The big mountain on the edge of Maastricht, St. Pietersburg is a lovely place to walk your dog, go for a run, and enjoy a nice dinner at one of the cafes at its feet.

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Enjoy a Cup of Coffee

21-09-2011 om 12:00 by Amanda Potter

Before we moved to Maastricht I started drinking my coffee black. Not for the taste (although that was a nice perk), but because I’d had Dutch coffee before and it was much stronger than the brew I was accustom to. Now that I’ve grown to enjoy a cup the classic way with a nice slice of vlaai, here are a few thoughts on the subject.

1. Dutch-Style Coffee: Dutch coffee is brewed strong, but not as strong as an espresso and can be made from a variety of beans. In a restaurant your coffee will be served in a smallish cup with a tiny chocolate or cookie treat on the side. Sugar and “coffee milk” (slightly condensed milk) are always available. From an American perspective I find Dutch coffee to be on the strong side and about half the size I would get in the states.

2. Coffee in a Pad: A lot... read more

Sushi Review: Take Sushi

14-09-2011 om 12:00 by Amanda Potter

075As the self-proclaimed first sushi train restaurant in the region, Take Sushi in Meersen is a tasty and unique way to eat sushi in a casual setting. Easily reached by a short train or bus from Maastricht, Dan and I took advantage of a recent SocialDeal coupon to try it out.

Take Sushi has a small, unassuming store front. As you walk in however you’ll immediately notice the sushi chefs behind a bar with a long conveyor belt (or train) covered with small color-coded plates of sushi. The method is simple. You are seated and then you may take what you’d like from the train. When you pay, your bill is based on the number and color of the plates you have piled next to you. Hot menu items and special requests can be made through your waiter or directly to the sushi chefs. We found the sushi to... read more

 
 
Leslie Sherriff lives with her family (husband, Andrew and son Ian) in Maastricht since September 2008. Prior to arriving in Maastricht, Leslie worked as a senior manager for US-based relief and development agency, Catholic Relief Services, primarily in the former Yugoslavia. Currently, she works at home raising Ian, learning Dutch, and completing the occasional consulting contract for relief and development agencies. Leslie is a US citizen married to a Scotsman living in the Netherlands -- a "third-culture family" greatly enjoying life in the Maastricht Region.
Amanda Potter moved to Maastricht from Boston, Massachusetts in April, 2009 with her husband Dan for his research position at the University of Maastricht. Between exploring their adopted country and learning about a new culture, Amanda blogs about her experience and the city at www.MaastrichtMinutiae.com. Amanda works as a freelance writer and web designer at www.FallenKitten.com and webmaster for the comic www.WalkingtheLethe.com. She has two globetrotting cats that keep her company in their second floor Maastricht flat.
 
 

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