Sunny days. People usually come to the Netherlands to see Amsterdam. Coffee shops, red light district, some museums of famous painters and a boat tour through the canals. Some people go a bit further. They visit the tulip fields (often … Read More

St. Castor. In the center of the small town of Karden stands a statue of a man, carrying a church in one hand and a staff in the other. The church is similar to the church next to the statue. … Read More

. Bedtime. Every time I’m abroad or dealing with people from other countries I notice how the way people treat their children can vary depending on culture, values, ideas and habits and also through time. I can vividly remember what … Read More

Rhino Mania. In 2010 I was visiting a friend of mine in Chester, England. At the time 62 statues of rhino’s stood there, spread all over the city and some even outside. Their purpose was to raise awareness about the … Read More

Garderen. I can’t remember the first time I was in Garderen. I was only two years old. My grandparents had rented a holiday home, where they were staying with me, my parents and one of my sisters (the youngest one … Read More

Muiderslot. According to its own website, Muiderslot is the best preserved medieval castle. The first time that I was visiting it, I was still a child. I was in a group and we did a tour inside the castle. I … Read More