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

First visit. When people from outside the UK visit England most people go to London. Of course this is a great city to visit. There is a lot to see and do and when it’s your first time in this … Read More

Il Leopoldino Agriturismo. A few years back we spent our summer in Italy, where we stayed at a place called an agriturismo. Our hosts owned an olive plantation and they were having guests on the side. It was a wonderful … Read More

The Thai-Burma Railway. In the history of Thailand there is one tragic episode that is known to many people worldwide. During WWII the Japanese occupied Burma (nowadays called ‘Myanmar’). They needed to bring troops and supplies over to their just … Read More

History. It is unclear what the precise origin of these tiny Dutch pancakes is. According to one story they were first prepared in a monastery near Woerden (the Netherlands). In this monastery they always made so-called hosts for the Church. … Read More

A small town. Big cities are great holiday destinations. They often have museums, playgrounds and other attractions. When it comes to accommodation you usually have a lot of choice and because there is so much choice it is quite rare … Read More