Finding diamonds in Antwerp
I literally got dazzled by gems you can find in Antwerp, home to the biggest and most number of diamond shops and traders in the…
Pocket Full
“My son’s pockets are always full and so his imagination.” When my 5-year old started basic elementary school last year, he was not too keen…
Maasvlakte beach, a paradise of its own
Every summer, our little family would venture outside Rotterdam to go the beach since we are usually holed up in a nearby campsite in Oostvorne….
Zierikzee, Queen of the North Sea
Zierikzee used to be one of the most important cities in Holland during the middle ages due to its location in the North Sea, where…
Destination Suriname
Tucked between French Guiana and its bigger neighbour Brazil, Suriname is perhaps a misplaced Latin American country—the population mostly speak Dutch (national language), Creole and…
24 Hours Layover in New Delhi
There are more than a hundred monuments in New Delhi so a day is not enough to cover these considering how big the city is….
Kermis in Spring
Once again festivals like the much anticipated ‘Kermis’ or carnival start in the Netherlands as spring comes. This spring/summer fair comes to villages around Netherlands…
Flower Parade
Floats made from tulips, daffodils and hyacinths and bulbs are the highlight during the annual flower parade known locally as the Bloemencorso in Haarlem, The…
The Radio Netherlands Tower
The radio and television tower in the media city of Hilversum in the Netherlands is one of the most imposing sights in its vicinity. It…
Orange Tulips at Keukenhof Gardens
Millions of tulips and other varieties of flowers are on display during spring, from end of March to first week of May in Keukenhof Gardens…