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

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

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

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

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

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