Naples is a thousand colors
Napoli, mi amor! Last April, Thomas and I were looking for a city trip destination somewhere in Europe. Quickly, we came up with the idea to go to Naples. Next to the fact that my heart always beats a little…
Maria Keil and the Portuguese modernism
Modern & contemporary art of Maria Keil Exposição “Maria Keil, itinerários artísticos”, was the text on the poster in front of Igreja da Misericórdia de Silves during our trip through the south of Portugal two years ago. I can’t speak…
Bali Hai: the Seminyak & Ubud experience
Bali: the final destination of our Asian tour Last weekend, Bali came to my mind. The Dutch days are slowly getting brighter and so is my mood and energy level. I’m done with this rainy winter, so I held a big…
I’m in love with New York. It matches my mood.
From New Amsterdam with love Paloma Faith sang: Her name was New York, New York. She had poisoned your sweet mind. Well, in a parallel universe she wrote these lyrics while having me in her mind, because I’m getting a sort…
Well hello, Big Apple!
Dear Big Apple, how is it possible that once you enter your territory… You’re HOOKED! I mean, New York, come on! That architecture, the arts, the positive vibe e-ve-ry-where.. And WHOLE FOODS (where are you in Amsterdam!? I.MISS.YOUUU.)! Yep, it…
Parisian gastronomy
Top 5 Parisian gastronomy: bars and restaurants Parisian gastronomy is world famous. Actually, some historians say that Paris is the birthplace of the Haute Cuisine. The process that made France a culinary world of its own began in 1651 with the publication of…
Paris, c’est la vie! La vie, c’est Paris!
In my former life I must have been a Parisienne and my name was Marjolaine. Paris and I have a mutual love affair that dates back to another time. Probably la Belle Époque or the Roaring Twenties because I’m sure…
Burgundian route through Rotterdam
Rotterdam Highlights part 3 If you know me well enough, I don’t need to explain that I’m an addict for pavement cafes and traditional alehouses. You can blame it on my roots… If you’re born in the South of the…
Zwaanshals: the swan-necked beauty of Rotterdam
Zwaanshals is a street in the Old North district of Rotterdam. Together with the streets Zaagmolendrift, Zaagmolenkade and Noordplein, Zwaanshals is thé upcoming shopping and food district of Rotterdam. The term is the Dutch translation of Swan’s neck and is probably…
Rotterdam, Roffa, Rotjeknor and Manhattan aan de Maas
Highlights of Rotterdam part 1 Me and Rotterdam, or should I say Roffa, go way back. My best friend lives there, so since my student years you can find me a lot drinking in cool bars and visiting outstanding art…
