La Cucaracha Zwolle I had only one evening, so also only one dinner, during my recent city trip Zwolle. I decided to go for Mexican food at La Cucaracha. Why there? Well, the main reason was that this Mexican restaurant is owned and run by our friends Silvio Platje and Jo Routledge. As I said in […]
Where to eat and drink in Zwolle.
Where to eat and drink in Zwolle. Since my city trip to Zwolle was just two days and one night, of course I was not able to try out dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars. But hey, that’s not necessary, izzit now? There are review sites, blogs and referrals from friends through which we can […]
City Trip Zwolle. Waanders in de Broeren
I know; in my first post about Zwolle I spoke of a mini-series of five posts and this was not one of them. Let’s call it progressive insight that made me decide to dedicate a whole post to Waanders in de Broeren, which will bring the mini-series to a total of six articles about Zwolle. City […]
City trip Zwolle. Where to shop.
City Trip Zwolle. Where to shop. I looove shopping! Windowshopping, just browsing and actually buying stuff. I definitely do not shy away from some fun retail therapy. Having said that, the type of stores I like are not the big brands, nor enormous malls or glossy, expensive shops. I like small shops, quirky stores, shops […]
City trip Zwolle. What to see and do.
We visit our friends in Zwolle, Silvio and Jo, at least once a year. Usually we go to their home, eat, drink, chat and have a good time. We don’t go into town or anything. This time, Jo, the female half of our friend-couple, and I planned a girlfriend-weekend. My better half was in Singapore. And although […]
Museums in Haarlem - Dolhuys
Museums in Haarlem - Dolhuys Haarlem has several good museums. There is Teylers Museum, Hollands eldest museum, housed in a spectacular historic building. Further more we have Frans Hals Museum, Verwey Hal, Vishal, and last but not least: Dolhuys. That’s the one that I’m showing you today. Dolhuys, museum of psychiatry Museum of psychiatry may not sound […]
Photo-impression of Illuminade Amsterdam
Amsterdam Light Festival 2016/2017 My previous post was about Amsterdam Light Festival 2016/2017. In that post were lots of pics, all taken during a Water Colors Cruise Tour by Lovers. You can still see these Light Art installations until january 22nd, by the way. Illuminade walking tour The festival had another part, called Illuminade, to […]
Amsterdam Light Festival
Amsterdam Light Festival is already at its 5th edition. So far I was never able to visit the event, but this year I made it! It’s beautiful; don’t miss it! What is Amsterdam Light Festival It is an annual light art festival in Amsterdam. Artists, designers and architects from all over the world bring their […]
StadsKunstKamer Haarlem
What is StadsKunstKamer Haarlem? Literal translation is City’s Art Chamber/Room. It’s the name of a corner-window-‘room’ in Haarlem’s City Hall (Publiekshal), designated for modern art exhibitions by local artists. You cannot see or access it from inside the Publiekshal. It’s a small space for art, to be seen in the window when passing by. What is […]
Gather - an innovative department store in Haarlem
Haarlem, a charming, but sleepy town…or not quite? Strolling through the centre of Haarlem after a three month absence, I see mostly familiar things. Buildings, shops, cafes and restaurants; the majority is still there. Not everything though. In this day and age, small indie shops and restaurants come and go. So each time when I […]
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