the art of b&b
In Dutch the name of the Bed and Breakfast sounds a bit like Home of Hermione. And yes, even though the owner opening the door doesn’t look anything like Harry Potter’s friend, his home has been touched by magic. Magical is the endless Garden of Eden of Huize Hermine. Magical is the art that inspires […] more…
dutch wonderland
Japan, the year 1600. A Dutch ship named ‘De Liefde’ (The Love) appears before the coast of the island of Kyushu. Apart from one city, which name would later be written on one of the blackest pages in human history, the whole of Edo Japan is closed to foreigners. Over the next couple of decades […] more…
dutch delight
The best way to start an article on Dutch cuisine? A few quotes: – ‘The Dutch kitchen at its best is Vincent Van Gogh’s painting of poor bastards eating potatoes.’ – ‘Dutch cuisine? Did they discover a sequel to Dante’s Inferno?’ – ‘Famous Dutch recipe: Boil 1 kilogram of potatoes until they’re dry and serve […] more… mama mia
Watching The Sopranos or one of the Godfathers can give you an appetite. Or not, it all depends on the scenes. But bungee jumping without a rope or horse head riding in bed aside, it is the attractiveness of the Italian kitchen that makes watching Tony or Don Vito extra tasteful. So, sitting on an […] more…
