Camping for the first time
Nederlands Yes, it still exists. A 28-year-old woman who has never camped before. At least until this summer. My camping defloration is a fact and I will take you along into the world of camping through the eyes of a first time camper. Because boy it’s different from staying at a hotel … Pegs. […]
Culinary hotspots in Eindhoven: the best places for coffee, lunch, dinner and drinks
Liever tips in het Nederlands voor koffiezaakjes, lunchplekken, cafés en restaurants in Eindhoven? After writing my ode to Eindhoven article with free and cheap fun activities in Eindhoven, I got so many kind messages, suggestions, questions and queries for more. I made a list and will be pusblishing more articles the coming time with […]
An ode to Eindhoven: insider tips
Liever tips in het Nederlands? My city, with its nickname Eindje, is much more amazing than people give it credit for. I often hear (international) friends complain about Eindhoven and how boring it is. If you do, I think you’re just looking in the wrong places. Let me give you a list of fun […]
Do we want to be happy or do we want to be right?
Do we want to be happy or do we want to be right? Our ego is often blocking our potential for happiness and we feel we need to be right and for others to confirm us in this. But why? Is that instant gratification worth our happiness? I’m fascinated by people. There is so […]
16th of May, forever in my heart
The 16th of May is, for me, a day with a very double feeling: the birthday of my grandma. The day on which I used to celebrate her turning one year older every year, the day I used to celebrate her life. The day I no longer celebrate. Because she doesn’t turn older any […]
Bookreview: Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
Milk and Honey consists of a collection of poems by Rupi Kaur. A bit of a hype at the moment and a New York Times Bestseller. But is it really that amazing like everyone says it is? I have to admit; I finished this book in one afternoon. But that wasn’t necessarily because I […]
Travels make the best stories
Travelling broadens your horizon, both in the literal and figurative way. When I look back at my adventures in my home country Holland and abroad, I can only acknowledge they changed me irreversibly. I was lucky enough to see quite a bit of our world but of course there will always remain dreams and wishes. Which […]
Quote of the month: Lao Tzu
On some pages of my website you will find sayings/proverbs. I chose them with care because I love poetry. The chosen proverbs say something about how I see life. Besides my personal connection with the sayings, they are often also related to the pages I put them on. I will publish ‘new’ sayings on my […]