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)…
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The Cape winelands of South Africa is one of most pretty vineyard concentrated areas in the world. Nestled between high mountains, surrounded by green hills, olive and lemon trees, dams, birds and unpaved roads, it truly feels like paradise.…
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…
There are many things better in South Africa than in Europe. The weather, the light, the relaxed lifestyle, the people (sorry, Dutch friends), the meat, the quality of fresh fruits. But there are also still many things better in…
If God shaped a part of the world all by himself – giving the rest of his staff a day off – the grounds he created on that day, would most definitely include the Hemel and Aarde Valley, near…
On the last day of 2016 I would like to share a very special and cool day in the year with you; I went sailing with a friend, on his fast speed boat in the Atlantic around Cape Town.…
While winter in Europe is in full swing, the days being short and dark, everyone prepares for Christmas and I work a lot in the restaurant (December is busy. Lots of functions, end-of-the-year dinners and a huge wedding) we…
Do you want to do something special in Amsterdam? Want to surprise & treat a friend or your love for a chic breakfast, lunch or dinner? Then take him or her to Jansz. restaurant, a true hotspot in the upmarket (and…
Safari, game drive, the Big Five and pure nature experiences are very much my cup of tea. If possible, I would go every month for some days of animals sightings in the African bush. In my opinion game drives will…
Besides restaurants and wineries Franschhoek has more to offer. Beautiful buildings and other places of interest alongside the main road and the streets around the block. No, they are not as old or historic as buildings in for example…