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 […]
Holland
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 […]
Europe
A Guide To Getting Around Amsterdam
If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam in the near future, then you’ve got one certain thing waiting for you: one of the world’s most impressive public transportation networks. There’s a network of buses, trams, […]
Hotels
Motel One Amsterdam Offers Great Design For Little Money
A summer’s weekend away in Amsterdam with your best mate. Does life get any better than that? Yes, it turns out… if you stay in Motel One. Handily situated a mere 15-minute train journey from […]