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

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

Why Krakow? In 2017 we chose Krakow as one of our holiday destinations. The city itself seemed very appealing. It has a long history and it’s said to be one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. It is also … Read More

My first visit to Carcassonne In 2011 one of my English friends took me on a train journey through Europe. We saw many amazing places. One of these places was Carcassonne. We stayed in a youth hostel in the medieval … Read More