Culinary

Spice trail to Beverwijk

Bored with the simple Dutch kitchen, we embarked on a spice trail to the Black Market Continue reading

Laguna Vista Beach Resort, Sharm el Sheikh

Charming Sharm - row upon row of sun temples and souvenir shops. The beauty, however, is in the people and natural heritage. Continue reading

Travel plans scuppered by dishwasher

We bought our house 'cos of the view through the kitchen window. The rest of the interior wasn't to our taste and has since forged us into frenetic DIY-ers! But we've kept our budget on a diet. It has to be said ... we muuuch prefer travelling! Continue reading

Romantic Dinner on the Beach in Punta Cana

Marcel arranged a very special dinner to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. Dinner for two … on the beach. No hoardes of other people. Continue reading

Croquettes and Kilkenny in Amsterdam

Our serene harbour village is approximately 65 km's away from the bustle of Amsterdam. We enjoy the water and nature, but once in a blue moon we venture off to the capital to take in city life. Continue reading

Verona Open-Air Opera AIDA

If you had told me back in 1999, when I’d first heard about Verona’s famous opera venue, that we’d be watching AIDA out in the open, under the stars and a cool Italian breeze, I’d never have believed you.

Living in South Africa, Europe and the European culture seems like such an enigma. One of those things you’d love to do, but doubt you’ll ever get the chance … our cultural fortune changed when we moved to Holland, and we’re now able to visit these “exotic places”. Continue reading

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