On this page you can find here all the stories I have posted until now.
Kids in Apeldoorn – the Netherlands
Intro. In my previous story about Apeldoorn a I wrote about an excellent place to stay: the former Cantonal Court. Our daughter Eryn and I had an excellent time in this old building. The fact that the people working there … Read More
Crows Nest – Part 1: Bunching roo paw
The town. In Queensland, Australia, at almost 160 km (98 miles) from Brisbane lies a town with a little over 2,000 inhabitants. One of the stories is that the town was named after Jimmy Crow, an Aborigine who helped early … Read More
A story for dinosaur lovers – Canada
Intro. After my previous blog about a Dutch theme park Dinoland I couldn’t wait to write another dinosaur story. In Dinoland, Zwolle, none of the dino’s are real. Yes, you can excavate a T-Rex, but this one gets excavated every … Read More
Elephant Nature Park – Thailand
Sangduen ‘Lek’ Chailert. The first time I heard the name ‘Lek’ was through my dad. In a previous story I mentioned that he lives in Thailand, so that he was the one to tell me about her was not so … Read More
Happy New Year!
Difference. At 7 am this morning a cheerful face appeared next to our bed. Our daughter Eryn. She was fully awake and ready to play. We had not expected this. Last night we entered a new decennium and we woke … Read More
Best B&B in Arizona – USA
Adults only. There is one B&B in the USA my husband and I went to that was amazing. Sadly enough we won’t be able to go there for at least another 12 years. Why? Because the Sheridan House Inn is … Read More
Photo of the week: IJmuiden
A wedding. IJmuiden has a special place in our hearts. The main reason is that this is the place where my husband and I first met. Another reason is that one of my husband’s close family members lives. His wife … Read More
Photo of the week: the ant hunt
Breakfast. In the summer our daughter Eryn and I were staying in an excellent B&B in Apeldoorn, the former Cantonal Court. I wrote about it in a previous story on our blog. My favorite moment of the day was breakfast … Read More
Dolphin boat – Auckland (New Zealand)
Human auction. I have been on several dolphin boats during my life. Some have been very bumpy, others were a more relaxed experience. However, my experience of the dolphin boat in Auckland was one I shall not easily forget. It … Read More
The former Cantonal Court – Apeldoorn (the Netherlands)
A small country. We do not often stay in hotels or apartments in the Netherlands. The main reason is that we live in the Netherlands. We can usually travel back and forth in one day. Our country is so small … Read More
The temple on the mountain – Phitsanulok (Thailand)
My Thai family. Most people send me a surprised look when I tell them that I have a father in Thailand. Some ask me whether I am half Thai. I always find that a strange question. Yes, I have dark … Read More
My top 25 places in the Netherlands
This is my 25th story on this travel blog. So far I quite enjoy writing all the stories and taking you along on my journey through the world. A lot has happened since my first blog. The site became more … Read More