@RickiTarr Small town in the East Netherlands.
Pros:
Town vibe, city amenities
Bike lanes everywhere, relatively safe so the kids take care of their own transport to and from events.
Big technical university, so plenty of students, pubs, theatre etc. People are generally really welcoming and nice.
Cons:
F🤬cking fireworks start in August/September and simply increase in volume and duration until the sky explodes at New Year. (The town has burnt down a few times in its history!)
No wilderness
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