Tag Archives: Maastricht

Divine Bookstore

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The Dutch are still devoted to reading and to their bookstores. You might even say that they are religious about literature. Booklovers around the world are familiar with the glorious Selexyz Bookstore in Maastricht which is housed in a gorgeous … Continue reading →

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A Night in the Slammer

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Nearly two years ago, the 19th-cenutry Het Arresthius prison in Roermer, Netherlands, just north of Maastricht, was been transformed into a very unusual upscale hotel. The interior was transformed with boutique hotel-chic décor, while preserving its rich history as a … Continue reading →

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