Charming is one of those overused adjectives. Nonetheless, there are several locations that do suit the phrazle bill. Giethoorn should be substituted here. This little gem in the northern Dutch province of Overijssel is home to hand-dug canals that have won it the moniker "Venice of the Netherlands" and recognition as one of the world's most beautiful cities. The 176 bridges, 18th-century thatched-roof homes, and verdant walkways only add to the area's allure.
There are fewer than 2,800 permanent inhabitants in this picturesque to...
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