Helemaal onpartijdig ben ik niet als het aankomt op een stukje schrijven over Hotel de Goudfazant. Want hier werk ik alweer dik een jaar met heel veel plezier. Op een droomplek aan het IJ staat een oude loods. In het…
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Een poosje geleden was ik in Dijon. Op de terugweg van een fantastische wintersport moest er ergens overnacht worden, tenminste dat moest niet, maar dat wilden we. Het werd Dijon. Bekend van de mosterd, de pain d’épices (een soort ontbijtkoek)…
Recently I was the lucky one to be invited at Sinne restaurant. This one Michelin starred food heaven, situated in a narrow building on the Ceintuurbaan in neighbourhood ‘De Pijp’ – almost opposite the Sarphatipark – is one to…
In the category very special locations for very special book shops: Waanders, situated in de Broerenkerk of Zwolle. During my hotel school and during my work at ‘De Librije’ (a 3 Michelin star restaurant) I lived in Zwolle and absolutely enjoyed…
Berlin should be on top of your list for a city trip. The German capital is such a cool, upmarket, vibey city. You can visit Berlin for the excellent shops and boutiques, old (and new) architecture, interesting museums, some…
In Heemstede, a picturesque lovely small city (or big village) not far from Amsterdam, you’ll find estate Groenendaal. In the middle of the forest and walking area of Heemstede, there is this lovely old but well maintained country house…
The ultimate romantic getaway in Burgundy, France? I have the address for you! Just outside the sleepy and quiet village of Montbellet you’ll find La Marande, the ultimate hidden gem for fantastic food, true hospitality and French flair! We…
Steak tartare and fries cravings during lunch hour and in Amsterdam? No, worries, I have a perfect place for you! Morgan & Mees, situated in the South Eastern part of the city, not far from Amsterdam’s famous ring of…
While the wintersport season is almost over in the Northern Hemisphere, I’d like to share these fun photographs with you I took on the 6th and 7th of March this year in Val Thorens (French Alps). We arrived for…
If you are looking for a relaxed, down to earth restaurant in Amsterdam, with delicious food, friendly staff and good wines/beers, then you don’t have to look any further: Cafe-Restaurant Amsterdam it is! I was there recently and today…