Island time: the Dutch Waddenisland Vlieland
Island time: the Dutch Waddenisland Vlieland April 13, 2018 The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul For me Wyland’s sentences are a …
Winter magic at the Dutch island Terschelling
Winter magic at the Dutch island Terschelling March 4, 2018 Terschelling is the third Dutch Wadden Island. North of the island lies the North Sea, on the south side is …
Hiking in the Spanderswoud in the Netherlands
Hiking in the Spanderswoud in the Netherlands February 2, 2018 The Spanderswoud is a forest area of approximately 213 hectares west of the road between Bussum and Hilversum in the …
First World War Battlefield Tour in Flanders, Belgium
First World War Battlefield Tour in Flanders, Belgium January 26, 2018 During the First World War (1914-1918) the Belgian region of Flanders formed the front area of one of the …
Exploring silence area Lage Vuursche Forest
Exploring silence area Lage Vuursche Forest January 19, 2018 I wrote about Lage Vuursche forest before in my blog ‘My five favorite hiking areas in the Netherlands’. As I wrote …
Sailing in the Lofoten, Norway
Sailing in the Lofoten, Norway December 22, 2017 The Lofoten are an island group in the north of Norway. The islands are known for their beautiful nature, the remote characteristic …
8 things to see and do in Luxembourg
8 things to see and do in Luxembourg December 4, 2017 Luxembourg is a small country. The duchy is only 80 kilometers long from north to south, slightly less than …
Visiting the Müllerthal in Luxembourg in autumn
Visiting the Müllerthal in Luxembourg in autumn November 25, 2017 The Müllerthal in Luxembourg is known for its large and often erratic rocks and fairytale forests with small narrow paths …
Island rhythm: wadden island Vlieland, a photo diary
Island rhythm: wadden island Vlieland, a photo diary June 1, 2017 Finally I’m back! Vlieland, my refuge in a hectic life. Everything about a visit to this wadden island radiates …
The Soesterduinen: one of the best dog walking areas in the Netherlands
The Soesterduinen: one of the best dog walking areas in the Netherlands March 23, 2017 The Soesterduinen is a nature reserve in the province of Utrecht in the middle of …
What to see and do on the island Schiermonnikoog in Holland
What to see on the island Schiermonnikoog in Holland March 2, 2017 Schiermonnikoog is a small island with many different landscapes: it has forests and dunes, there is an endless …
What to see in Deventer in Holland?
What to see in Deventer in Holland? February 16, 2017 Deventer is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. It was always an important place because of a trading …
The best 2016 sunrises and sunsets in Holland
The best 2016 sunrises and sunsets in Holland February 2, 2017 When I am not able to travel, it’s important for me to enjoy the little things in daily life. I …
What to see and do in Berlin Germany
What to see and do in Berlin Germany January 26, 2017 Berlin is a city that breaths history. Traces from the Prussian kings to the German emperors are manifest and …
My favorite places in Holland
My favorite places in Holland January 5, 2017 I want to dedicate the first travel blog of this new year to my own country, The Netherlands. Travelling brings me to …
A husky safari: exploring Finnish Lapland in the winter
A husky safari: exploring Finnish Lapland in the winter December 21, 2016 A husky safari in Lapland is a truely thrilling experience, especially when you have the chance to be …
Exploring Brittany in France: what not to miss?
Exploring Brittany in France: what not to miss? November 22, 2016 Brittany in France is a green and spacious area with some beautiful beaches. The coast can be quite rough, …
Eight things to see and do in Copenhagen Denmark
Eight things to see and do in Copenhagen Denmark November 1, 2016 The Danish capital Copenhagen is a charming city on the Sont (Øresund). Copenhagen is situated on the east …
Exploring nature reserve Munnikenland in The Netherlands
Exploring nature reserve Munnikenland in The Netherlands October 19, 2016 You don’t always have to go far to enjoy nature. I work at Loevestein Castle, a medieval castle that is …
National Park De Hoge Veluwe in The Netherlands
National Park De Hoge Veluwe: nature in The Netherlands 25 november 2016 National Park De Hoge Veluwe is one of the most famous Dutch nature reserves. The national park lies …