If you’re going to San Francisco, you hope for great weather. Unfortunately, for me it wasn’t, even the Golden Gate Bridge – the icon of SanFrancisco – looks a bit sad in the pouring rain… I was on a city trip in San Francisco for only four days in March 2011 and did so many… More Hotspots San Francisco
Shanghai is known for the hypermodern skyscrapers with neon lighting on the Huangpu River, but the “ancient” China can still be found here and there in this city. Go off the main roads and get lost in the neighbourhoods you end up in! In the winter of 2013 I was in Shanghai for a few… More Highlights Shanghai
A holiday by car to Italy from the Netherlands is very easy and popular. Thousands of Dutch people do this every year, with the peak in the summer holidays. We left mid-September 2022 with our own fully loaded car. Tjerk turned 1 year old during this trip and to our experience it was great to… More Road Trip Italy – Piedmont, Le Marche & Lago Maggiore
3-week itinerary Sri Lanka During the last part of the round trip in Sri Lanka we went surfing, leopard spotting and enjoyed the food and culture. We visited the following beautiful places: Tip: In the map, turn the different layers on or off via the left square button in the grey bar. NB. You can… More Leopard spotting, surfing and culture – Round trip Sri Lanka (part III)
In a metropolis like Rotterdam you have so much choice of restaurants. You will find the “golden oldies” that have existed for years, but on the other hand almost every week new fantastic hotspots open their doors. Choosing a restaurant is therefore rather difficult. Here is a list of some of the must visit restaurants… More Must visit restaurants in Rotterdam
In Singapore there is so much to offer in terms of food, that it is impossible to have tried everything. It is therefore better to also go out for lunch, then you have a better chance of tasting a lot. The hawker centres or dim sum are always good for lunch, but if you want… More Delicious lunch restaurants in Singapore
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This summer I have spent more time than usual in the south of The Netherlands. A city I did not know very well but was on my “to visit-list” for a long time was beautiful, exuberant Breda in the province Brabant. The city centre of Breda is elected The Best City Centre of The Netherlands”… More Breda: the Best City Centre of The Netherlands
Who doesn’t like drinks!? Well, it’s not a secret that I do (my friends will definitely admit)! Especially in combination with some good bites. In Dutch we have a word for pre-dinner drinks and bar bites: “borrel”. And I love to “borrel”. In the months before I moved to Singapore, I lived in Rotterdam. In… More The 8 best places for drinks in Rotterdam
Bangkok is a vibrant city and has lots to offer, from culture to the delicious Thai kitchen. Honestly, I can enjoy myself for weeks in this city. I love to get lost in the narrow streets, walk around for hours at the temple complexes and look at the hustle and bustle at the Chao Phraya… More Cycling in Bangkok and 3 more tips
Hip and trendy El Born Bus Turístic – Avoid the crowds Hip and trendy El Born Carrer de l’Argenteria You can find a lot of hipster shops and cute boutiques in the trendy neighbourhood El Born. One of those streets is Carrer de l’Argenteria. This street is also full of very nice restaurants for lunch… More Barcelona – El Born and Bus Turístic
