A trip to Sri Lanka
Living in the Middle East is giving my wife and me the possibility to explore the eastern part of the world. Also, we usually try to be on holidays on our birthdays, so last August we headed to Sri Lanka. It has been a while since our last vacation and we decided to take a … Continue reading A trip to Sri Lanka
5 Products from a Vietnamese Supermarket
As I am currently staying in Vietnam, one of my favourite daily activities is to try different things at supermarkets. There is nothing like the thrill to discover a new product when you are in a foreign land. Here is a selection of common things to be found in Vietnamese supermarkets. 1) Dried mango Tropical … Continue reading 5 Products from a Vietnamese Supermarket
She reads
SHORT STORY She reads. Not just the Facebook timeline or the captions on Instagram. She reads actual books. Novels, some set in contemporary urban or rural settings, some in timeless scenes of literary masterpieces. Art books with stunning images and then travel guides with tips on places to go and visit. She likes museums, really. … Continue reading She reads
We are Europe’s children
We are those who have grown up feeling part of a bigger plan. Those who saw their countries prosper with the construction of the European Union. We saw new highways, airports and high-speed trains being built thanks to the common effort. We saw important cultural heritage being taken care of with everyone’s determination. We could … Continue reading We are Europe’s children
A view from Düsseldorf, Germany
The German city of Düsseldorf was founded at the confluence of the river Rhine and the river Düssel. Its landscape is marked by a tall bridge and a huge telecommunication tower. This is the inspiring setting where electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk formed in the 1970s. When you walk along the river it is hard not … Continue reading A view from Düsseldorf, Germany
Beautiful winter shots of The Hague on Instagram
The Hague has some beautiful old buildings and historic sites that are getting a light lift thanks to the video projections on the Ridderzaal in the Binnenhof taking place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (8 November – 22 December 2018, from 18.00 to 22.00 ). Details here A great chance to take some night shots … Continue reading Beautiful winter shots of The Hague on Instagram
This was Crossing Border 2018
One of the things I like about the way they organise festivals in the Netherlands is how they change every year. Crossing Border (29 Oct – 4 Nov 2018) was first organised in The Hague in 1993 and Theater aan het Spui was the original location. So in a sense the festival was coming home … Continue reading This was Crossing Border 2018
Dogman, a trip to the outskirts of Naples
Dogman is the new film by Matteo Garrone, who directed, in 2008, the acclaimed Gomorra, film which brought further light on the Camorra, the mafia organisation in Naples. This film was based on the famous book written by Roberto Saviano, who lives, since the release of the book, under police protection. Dogman is a bittersweet tale told … Continue reading Dogman, a trip to the outskirts of Naples
5 alternative cool things to do in Slovenia
Slovenia is a fascinating and diverse country that is still less explored than its neighbours Croatia, Austria, Italy and Hungary. No less than 40 dialects are still spoken due to the country’s rich history. After having been in the Habsburg Monarchy, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Venetian Republic, it also constituted part of Yugoslavia. Following its entry … Continue reading 5 alternative cool things to do in Slovenia