It’s the end of 2015 so naturally it is time to reflect on the past year, and for me that is reflecting on a past year in travels. This year has unexpectedly been a good travel year for me. I never would have guessed I would have done and experienced this much in the past…
During the dark and cold December months, Amsterdam lights up her city with the Amsterdam Light Festival. From the end of November till mid January, various artistic objects in the centre light up to give the city a positive atmosphere. There are two routes; the water colors, along the Herengracht, and the Illuminade route, close…
Are you coming to Amsterdam and need a few pointers where the locals eat or drink? Listed are my favorite places that will not let you down. Stoop & Stoop Close to the famous Leidseplein among the typical touristic restaurants is this little treasure: Stoop & Stoop. Since I’m a huge fan of good and…
Although I’m inseparable from my car, the downside of living in Amsterdam is that you only get one parking permit per household. When the moment comes that you both need a car, you start looking at options. I’m excited to share my first experience with Snappcar. What is Snappcar? What Airbnb is for houses, Snappcar…
Are you thinking about going on a holiday or maybe backpacking for a longer period of time but hesitant about doing this on your own? Don’t worry, many travelers share the same worries but decide to make this trip anyway. When announcing that you’re going traveling by yourself, you might receive or expect a few…
Do you always see those beautiful travel photos but you come back with so-so results? Here are a few tips to get all your friends, family, coworkers and Facebook friends envious of your latest trip 😉 1. Take your time It takes time to get that perfect shot. You maybe have to wait a bit before those…
Are you planning to visit Sri Lanka but not sure where to start? Here is my 2 week itinerary which includes beaches, natural parks and a bit of culture. At some places I included a hotel tip; which are places I stayed at and was especially fond of. NEGOMBO // 1 day // When…
Only 60 kilometers South of Valencia is the authentic Spanish town Xativa. A place that once was the most influential cities of the Kingdom Valencia. During my last trip I decided to visit this pretty town. With a direct train connection from Valencia it took only 50 minutes to reach this place. In the train…
This October I had the liberty to visit Valencia with nobody less than my own Dad. Next to Barcelona and Madrid is Valencia the 3rd biggest city of Spain. It’s been high on my must-see list and in October it was the perfect timing for this city trip. From Amsterdam Airport we had a direct…
From local and ambient places we finally arrived in Tokyo. A neon-light filled city that is matched by no other. Where we first had the pleasure of meeting friendly Japanese locals we now came to a place which was a lot less personal. Nonetheless this hectic place cannot be ignored and a city lover like…