Europe
Amsterdam The Easy Way
How I discovered how to navigate the beautiful city of Amsterdam with a simple tap of my phone and save money to boot… The very first delight of this highly successful weekend visiting the lowlands […]
Holland
Europe
Visiting Haarlem
When planning a trip to Haarlem in the Netherlands one must consider a couple of things. Firstly, how to get there, then what to do when one’s there. Living in South London I have two […]
Europe
Having a Breeze in “Green” Amsterdam
It must be an age thing – but to me there is not much difference between a windmill and a wind turbine. So it’s a good job I had 13-year-old Flossie on hand to put […]
Europe
Discovering Amsterdam
Vitali Vitaliev discovers his love of a tolerant and laid-back Amsterdam I don’t know why, but Amsterdam always evokes in me childhood associations, not just the memories of my own early years, but rather the […]
Culture
The Hague, Rembrandt And A Lot More Besides
So as this adventure unfolded, I found myself enjoying the lowlands of Europe, taking in art from 400 years ago right up to the present day. There was wonderful food on offer, and I hadn’t […]
Europe
Groningen – A Gastro Heaven
As luck would have it I found myself with a spare couples of days and a yearning for culinary escape from these shores. Following my nose has always served me good stead in the past […]
Hotels
Hotel Prinsenhof Groningen
The Prinsenhof Groningen is a luxury hotel on historic premises that have served both as the premises of a religious order and a palace of the Nassau viceroys to Groningen. The site, which has a […]
European Travel
Dutch Asparagus
I have often wondered where the best asparagus comes from and just as importantly what’s the best way to prepare and cook it. Read on to find out more. Limburg in Holland is the centre […]
Culture
High Art In The Low Countries – Leiden And The Hague
Art is the new rock ‘n’ roll or so it seems. It’s everywhere. High profile new unearthing of lost greats such as the recently discovered Tutu by Nigerian Ben Enwonwu, unseen since 1974, fiercely contested […]
European Travel
Arnhem Allied Forces Anniversary
I decided on a change of pace for this trip. I could have flown to the Netherlands in an hour from London, but the stress involved in airports creates a journey full of angst and […]