In 2007 I emigrated from Taiwan and my future husband took me to various unknown places to get to know the Netherlands. One of places that impressed me most was ât Woudt, the smallest village of the Netherlands. There is only one church, a row of cottages, a few farms,...
How the song âDekha Ek Khwabâ opened up the beauty of the tulips to the Indian audience
In the 1980âs there was a famous Indian movie called Silsila. In this movie you see a famous romantic song filmed in Keukenhof and the surrounding tulip fields. The movie and especially the song âDekha Ek Khwabâ was a Bollywood box office super hit and it opened up the beauty...
My Favourite Amsterdam Food Spots to Enjoy Dutch Cuisine
While living in Amsterdam, I wrote a non-fiction book titled âFlavors of Lifeâ. âFlavors of Lifeâ, is a collection of inspirational tales about Amsterdam restaurateurs. In the process of writing the book, I learned that the Dutch capital offers nearly three thousand restaurants, cafes, and bars. So where should you...
Maastricht, a university city on the southern tip of the Netherlands
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 itâs 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...
I love Dutch cheese
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...