Sauerkraut is a typical Dutch-German dish. Bockwurst as well. And mustard and bacon/speck is something we Northern Europeans are also not fussy about. From all the mash and ‘stumps’ (a mixture between potatoes and often vegetables) we make in…
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What happens if you let a French three Michelin star and a Dutch two Michelin star restaurant cook a 10 course dinner together? Flavour town! Fireworks in your mouth. That is what happens. I was the lucky one to…
I know it’s not Plettenberg Bay or one of Cape Town’s pretty beaches. But sand – check -, sea – check -, waves – check, wind through hair – check, a feeling of freedom – check. Yet, it really…
There is nothing better than a perfect morning coffee on the perfect hotspot on a cold and grey autumn day in the city. That is exactly what I did last week when I had a morning off before work.…
All over the country of Holland you’ll spot them; white and green signs with numbers. What are those? Well, those signposts are part of a route network for cyclists. ANWB is a national tourist organisation and they have created…
Typical Dutch food? Poffertjes! These small pancakes made of milk, flower, eggs, a pinch of salt and some baking powder are the best. Some recipes add a bit of golden syrup, others add some melted butter, yeast, but the…
The proud of Utrecht must be its Dom Tower, for sure. From most places in the city you can see the impressive 112,5 metres high tower. It’s the tallest church tower in the Netherlands by the way. It’s the symbol…
There is a well known fish restaurant in Amsterdam at Scheldeplein. For years and years this place called Visaandeschelde is often full and they serve delicious oysters, lobster, sole, crab, prawns and other mainly fish dishes. It’s upmarket, they…
One of the oldest cities of the Netherlands is located in the middle of the country. Of course I talk about Utrecht. With its hidden courts, secret city gardens, narrow alleys and green canals and city parks it is…
Last month I was such a lucky bastard to visit Berlin for a few days. And to stay in the most beautiful hotel Das Stue, near the neighbourhood and massive city park Tiergarten. Today I will show you in…