When Nico visited a couple of weeks ago, she did not want to leave Amsterdam East. That was very convenient for me, as this is the part of town I …
When Nico visited a couple of weeks ago, she did not want to leave Amsterdam East. That was very convenient for me, as this is the part of town I …
KNSM Eiland - in spite of all modern architecture and recent developments - still has a prevailing air of old harbour that charms me time after time. That's mostly because the specific …
Time and time again I am impressed by the rough yet genuine beauty of the Zeeburgerkade, a quay in the Eastern Docklands, situated just at the mouth of the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal. The …
There is this place on Javastraat called "Majesteit Taart" (translating to "Majesty Cake"), where the cakes are absolutely delicious, home made and served with care. I tried the red velvet cake, …
East London, East Berlin, East Paris, East Amsterdam... What exactly is it that always brings me to the East? I think the answer is simple. Coincidence or not, all these cities …
SAIL Amsterdam is the world largest nautical event, aiming to showcase the city’s maritime legacy. It takes place every five years, with its inaugural edition in 1975. The amplour of this …
The Watergraafsmeer is a green residential area in the East of Amsterdam, which I am still not very familiar with. The few times I`ve been there was to go to …
The IDFA by Night (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam) is happening now at Pakhuis de Zwijger in the Eastern Docklands. And I can`t be happier as this is a mix of some …
One of my favourite things to do in Summer is to spend time on a rooftop terrace. There is something extremely peaceful about seeing the city from above; it simply puts …
Our latest trip to Paris ended two weeks ago, but I still haven`t found the right moment to look back and write about it. It felt incredibly short yet very intense …