With a winter storm passing over the entire country, everyone in the Netherlands forgot all about Covid-19 this past week. It started with a snow storm and followed by a week of freezing temperatures. The questions everyone asked: “Will there be an Elfstedentocht (an 11 city ice skating event in Friesland) this year”? But one…
During the Covid-19 lockdown it’s good to treasure the beauties of your own country. On the 20th of June, the night before my birthday and the longest day of the year, I enjoyed the sunset with my friend Wendy at the beach in Scheveningen. At midnight I was astounded to still see a small glimpse…
Right now it’s the summer of 2018 and I believe this might be the best summer this country has ever witnessed. Well at least that I’ve ever witnessed in those 33 years that I’m alive, okay those 28 years that I’m fully aware. What I’m getting to is that coming to the Netherlands this year…
As a travel girl I love being abroad, but sometimes I have to appreciate the beauty in my own country too. I love the Netherlands, but mostly because of the tolerance people, the freedom, the old cities, the work-life balance and so much more. But on this Sunday in April I took the time to…
Would you love to experience the cherry blossom festival, but flying to Japan is a bit much? Not to worry, you can experience the Sakura trees right here in the Netherlands. Hanami is an annual festival in Japan which is celebrated around March and April. During this time the Sakura trees come into bloom, which…
Although I love Amsterdam. Rotterdam is the place where I studied for four years. This underrated city has its own charms that mustn’t be overlooked. Last weekend I finally took the time to go up the Euromast. A 185 meter high tower that was built in 1960 for the Floriade. Although it must have been…
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…
Last Monday my American sister Colleen finally came to Europe for the first time and brought her friend Maia. They had less than 2 days to explore Amsterdam and it was up to me to be the designated tour guide. We started at the Albert Cuyp market to the Heineken Experience, got the best apple…
Travelling is fun. But at times you have to appreciate the things you’ve got at home.
Boating through the canals of Amsterdam with Seb and friends on a lovely summer Sunday is great fun.
The boat
Me enjoying the sun and the city
