Visiting Sicily and getting around the island is definitely most convenient by car! Yes, the Sicilians have a bit of an enthusiastic driving style, but don’t let that put you off! I always love the freedom of my own transportation, and simply adjust your driving style to the local ways. Renting a car For renting…
One of the annual highlights during the summer in Amsterdam is the Prinsengracht concert. A classical music show in front of the Pulitzer hotel. Admission is free and people gather on boats and around on the street to witness the live performance. This was the first year I joined the Prinsengracht concert, on a wonderful…
The historic financial district in the city center of London is a photography heaven for architecture lovers like myself. This collection of modern and stylish skyscrapers, in combination with the smaller historic buildings, is a unique sight. All these photos are taken with the Sony A7III and the 16-35 F4 Power Zoom, my favorite travel…
London is one of the largest capital cities in Europe and right on top of my to-see list. From the Netherlands the flight takes less than an hour to arrive at London City Airport. The starting point of a 3 day full on London experience. Arriving in London London City Airport is the closest airport…
Canary Wharf: a place of suits during the day. It’s the second largest financial district in London. But next to all these office buildings it also has a very modern and trendy atmosphere. It actually reminded me a lot of the Zuidas in Amsterdam. One Saturday evening, after a hot and sunny day, we witnessed…
The Netherlands is full of beautiful places! My Mom and I used our birthday weekend to explore Ameland, one of the Northern Dutch islands. Getting there To get to Ameland it is a 2 hour drive from Amsterdam to Holwerd. From here the ferry departs every hour to the island and takes about 50 minutes.…
A family trip this time! Me, brother, sister and Dad were taking the ferry from Rotterdam to Hull. An overnight ferry, a bit of a mini cruise across the pond. This trip is the first time since years being away with only the core family (no in-laws or children allowed this time). It has been…
It’s the 27th of April 2023. 10 years ago I stood in the middle of Dam square for the coronation of King Willem-Alexander, and the abdication of our beloved princess Beatrix. In 2013 we moved from Queensday on April 30th to Kingsday on April 27th. Same party, same orange, only different birthday. Celebrating Kingsday in…
September is always a good month to go on a trip in Europe. The busy holiday season is over and the weather is not too hot but still real nice! I called my Dad if he was open for a trip to either Sicily or Nice. He liked the idea of Nice and suggested: “instead…
Living in Europe, I was always able to visit a whole bunch of “nearby” countries. Only one of the places I never got a chance too was Switzerland. So I’m super excited to spent 3 full days here as part of our 10 day road trip through France and 4 other countries. Lake Lugano –…