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…
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…
My first real vacation since I came back from Asia. Oh and I desperately needed to be away, even if it’s only for a week. I’ve been going skiing with my family ever since I was five. With a few exceptions we always go to the same place in Austria; Ellmau, a small village that…
Having vacation days to spare and wanting to go somewhere before my big trip resulted in visiting Berlin for a few days. I had absolutely no idea what to expect from this city. In my mind it was a grey bloomy city. But Berlin surprised me with its unique modern architecture and small courtyards; I…
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
Back home from a fun but hectic week. I had 2 trips planned; the first one was to Prague with my dad, aunt and cousin from the States. The second was to Lisbon with my friend Wendy with one day of work in between. Prague was great. The weather forecast predicted an overload of rain;…
And I’m back from a week skiing in Austria. I guess this week has been like every other time that I went: – Feeling the water coming from my eyes and the wind through my hair while making some speed going down the slopes. Check! – Eating loads of great food and gain a few…
This was the second time Seb and I went on vacation as just a couple. The first time was in 2008 to go skiing in Serfaus. Since Seb isn’t much of a traveler I was totally shocked that he agreed to go to Barcelona with me. So what did we do on our 4-day trip?…