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

Noisy Neighbors. We have noisy neighbors. The amount of people in house varies and the noise therefore too. The two main inhabitants are both male. They work night shifts. Both of them have girlfriends, at least every now and then. … Read More

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