The biggest Croatian peninsula, Istria, is filled with cute villages, small towns and charming places. And it’s always hard to choose which one to visit. But, if you’re interested in history and culture, then Pula should get on your list of places to visit while in Istria. After being in that town on numerous occasions, … Read more One day in Pula: What to do & see in Pula in a day
I started a small tradition of writing birthday blog posts last year. And thought it could be fun to continue it this year, as well. I love celebrating my birthdays and getting a chance to reflect on the year that passed by. It gives me a sense of accomplishment. But, also a better idea about … Read more It’s my birthday! Here is a bit of a life update…
August: Sunniest of the three summer months On average, August is the sunniest of the three summer months — though there really isn’t much difference in the total hours of sunshine during June, July, and August. Yes, it can rain. But showers tend to be brief, scattered, and/or intermittent. As always in Amsterdam and the … Read more Amsterdam weather in August
Istria is my favourite region in Croatia, and I love spending my summer holidays there. It has a perfect combination of lovely beaches, beautiful nature, friendly people, and so many amazing cultural sights. A few days ago I visited Bi Village holiday centre in Fažana with my family. And we had a perfect weekend in … Read more Weekend in Istria at Al Fresco mobile homes
When exploring Amsterdam’s famous canal belt, make sure you take some time to visit the most extensive municipal archives in the world, right at the Vijzelstraat, a long street where three of the old main canals converge. De Bazel, the edifice you’re heading to, is named after its architect, Karel de Bazel, who designed, in … Read more City Archives – So many treasures!
Not being able to go on holiday – whether that’s because of a global pandemic or other reasons – makes you want to explore your own city more. That’s exactly what I did recently. I stepped out of the city center bubble and found a place that makes holidays unnecessary, or at least it gives … Read more Amsteltuin – Picnic on a Dutch vineyard
It’s a recurring trend: Rough neighborhoods, the would-never-walk-there-alone-at-night type of areas, that slowly become friendlier as more creative businesses open their doors. Some might call it gentrification. I call it another excuse to go out and explore a new part of town. And restaurant-bar Pompet in the Noorderpark in Amsterdam-Noord is definitely worth exploring. Floradorp, … Read more Pompet – Hidden hipster haven in Noord
In the far east of Amsterdam, across the bridge from East to Zeeburgereiland next to the tram depot, they sell the best fries of Amsterdam. Because no, they don’t sell ‘em in those tourist traps around Central Station, let me tell you. Though this place might look like something you’d quickly want to walk past, … Read more Eiburgh Snacks – Arguably the best fries in town
San Francisco de Quito, the capital of Ecuador, has become one of the most exciting cities in Latin America lately. Although being a small capital, when you compare it to the rest of South America, it has the largest and best-preserved historical centres on the whole continent. It’s the reason it was declared the First … Read more Things to do in & around Quito, Ecuador
Piet van Eeghen richtte in 1864 zijn beroemde vereniging op ‘tot aanleg van een rij- en wandelpark’ in Amsterdam. De vereniging kreeg geen subsidie van de gemeente en was afhankelijk van particuliere donaties. Eens in de zoveel tijd ging er daarom een bedelbrief uit naar alle vermogende Amsterdammers. Zo werd het park over een periode … Read more ‘Beleggen kon zij even goed als de Heeren’