Terschelling is an island I discovered several years ago and it’s one of the few places in the Netherlands where you can actually not encounter a single human being for a while. It’s one of the small islands in the North of the Netherlands and if I feel like just...
Maastricht is distinguished by its medieval-era architecture and vibrant cultural scene.My work has brought me to Maastricht once a year for 15 years. Although it’s only a two and a half hour drive from Amsterdam, arriving in Maastricht is like arriving in another country. You immediately feel a warm bath...
A lovely setting of windmills nearby where we live at all times of the year.This unique collection of 19 authentic windmills are considered a Dutch icon and is part of Unesco World Heritage. A great way to get there is to take the waterbus from Rotterdam Erasmusbrug or Dordrecht Merwekade...
Albert Cuypmarkt is a wonderful street market in Amsterdam. Open every day and situated in De Pijp, Amsterdam South. You can find fresh fruit, fish, many varieties of cheese and amazing stroopwafels. Ideally to be visited on a sunny day and to combine it with a drink at one of...
Though only open for eight weeks a year, this little garden in the Clingendael Park in The Hague is a favourite of mine, with its beautiful colours and authentic features of a typical Japanese garden. It’s just 15 minutes by bike from home and there is no entry fee, so...
