Category Archives: Travel

Holland. The Original Cool

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

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The Getaway… Day 3

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

After a good nights sleep and a small breakfast I was early on my way to Al Qasr today better known in Sevilla as Real Alcázar, or the Royal Palace. It’s a complex with Moorish buildings and gardens, but also later … Continue reading →

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The Getaway… Day 1 and 2

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

It’s already a week ago, but a much-needed short getaway came at the right time. Blogger friend Mitchell who moved to Sevilla in Spain showed so many nice pictures and told stories about what this city had to offer, I … Continue reading →

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The Dutch Love Latest App

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

For anyone who has always hated those red traffic lights, there’s something new on the market: The green wave app! Because of this mobile application it’s possible for motorists to turn traffic lights green and thus to improve traffic flow. … Continue reading →

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Travel For Free

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

As many of you know, we Dutch have a reputation in the world when it goes from getting something for a very low price or better yet for free. ONLY today you can travel, within the Netherlands, with the book gift, … Continue reading →

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Mühde…

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

I enjoyed my day out to Düsseldorf and Cologne, but didn’t go to Essen. What I also didn’t do was eating a sour dough pretzel or dining somewhere. My intended meeting was moved from Essen to Düsseldorf, which fitted better … Continue reading →

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Visiting Colonia Claudia…

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

I just planned and booked a visit to Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, aka Cologne in Germany, for next Friday, January 14. The prognosis for the weather are good, sunny, no rain and a max temperature of 10ºC/50ºF. Have to do some business … Continue reading →

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First Step Taken…

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

Like most people in the Northern Hemisphere I’m looking forward to Spring & Summer. My first step was booking a hotel room in Bolzano, Italy for an upcoming European Master Tailor Convention. This convention will take place mid May for 3 … Continue reading →

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Enlightenment…

Posted on July 12, 2009 by

The Middle Ages showed a renewed interest in labyrinths and a design more complex than the classical seven-circuit labyrinth became popular. This was an eleven-circuit design divided into four quadrants. It was often found in Gothic Cathedrals but over time … Continue reading →

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One week ago…

Posted on July 5, 2009 by

in a land far, far away… my vacation ended. Chicago And Beyond – My Vacation 2009 can be found on Picasa. From the original 805 photos over 400 ended up in this file. Have a look and give a comment.

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