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
This clever charger will save your battery life
When it comes to charging your smartphone there are different schools of thought. Some people like to charge it overnight so that they never have an empty battery. A best practice would be to wait until you have less than 50% before you do that, but if you are a heavy user that may well … Continue reading This clever charger will save your battery life
Is Kevin Morby the new Bob Dylan?
Kevin Morby is a singer-songwriter from Texas who now lives in Brooklyn, New York. His lyrics are culturally relevant and his recent live performance at Paradiso in Amsterdam was stunning and energetic. As a start, you’ve got to listen to his Beautiful Strangers song. I especially like this part of the lyrics below. The obvious … Continue reading Is Kevin Morby the new Bob Dylan?
“But why would you go to Ranchi?!”
I heard this question so many times while traveling through India: “But why would you go to Ranchi?!”. Fair enough. When picturing India, what first comes to mind are the magnificent Taj Mahal, the old fortresses of Rajasthan, a camel ride in the desert, the Goan trance parties or the beaches of Kerala… But certainly … Continue reading “But why would you go to Ranchi?!”
Vienna, from a coffee to a Kiss
I was finally back in Vienna, Austria, after having visited the city for the first time ages ago during a European round trip, using the, at the time, so popular Interail ticket, which gave you access to unlimited travelling by train through the European region/s of your choice. At the time, I decided, together with my … Continue reading Vienna, from a coffee to a Kiss