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The Netherlands

Hoge Veluwe National Park

By On August 14, 2012

I always feel empty when the summer holidays are over. you’re back at home, behind your computer, doing laundry and other boring every-day-life stuff. This weekend I suddenly had an idea. Why… Read More

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The Netherlands

The Beautiful South

By On April 11, 2012

Every spring we try to go to Limburg, the south of the Netherlands, for at least one weekend to enjoy the blooming blossoms, new born lambs and local wine*. It doesn’t really… Read More

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The Netherlands

Ice Skating In Haarlem

By On February 13, 2012

When it starts freezing in Holland  it seems the whole country goes back a couple of hundred years. The world actuallly looks like the old paintings of winter scenes by the Dutch… Read More

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The Netherlands

The frozen city

By On February 8, 2012

I’ve been living in Amsterdam for almost 15 years now and for the first time we could ice skate on the canals! It’s as if everybody leaves the streets and chooses the… Read More

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The Netherlands

Autumn leaves

By On December 8, 2011

I know New England is famous for its colorful foliage, but we have some great sights as well. Every year in November we return to Elswout, the forest close to Haarlem. The… Read More

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Food

Cinema Paradiso

By On December 5, 2011

Three things that make Cinema Paradiso one of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam: 1. They make the best Melanzane in town. 2. You can finish every dinner with a home made Sgroppino.… Read More

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The Netherlands

Close to home

By On December 5, 2011

You don’t need to go far to see beautiful things. I totally agree. And that’s why we try and visit some amazing spots close to home every now and then. One is… Read More