Stage Lights & Schnitzel: A Three-Genre Tour Guide of Vienna’s Theatres and Taverns
One of the main reasons I wanted to visit Vienna was to watch grand opera, ballet, and musical shows while…
Complete Diary Archives
Welcome to the complete, chronological archive of my travel and lifestyle diary. Here, more than twenty years of memories beautifully intertwine—from lifelong global adventures and scenic travel logs to the patient, rewarding rhythms of my kitchen garden, and raw reflections on embracing early retirement in the quiet Dutch countryside. Grab a cup of tea, turn back the pages, get inspired by the pictures, and wander through our story at your own pace. ***Older posts not showing? These pages are still migrating. Please try again later.***
A First-Timer’s Strategic Guide to Vienna’s Grandest Cafes
When I think of Vienna, I think of ballets, operas, and quintessential cafes in royal settings. Building my own vienna…
Finding My Bearings: 5 Months in Our New Home
It has been about five months since we moved to our new house in North Brabant, and we are absolutely…
Returning Home to the Greek Islands: A Slow Travel Guide to Southern Karpathos
Coming to the Greek Islands during the summer holiday feels like coming home to us. For this trip, our journey…
Day-Tripping to Kasos: The Ultimate Aegean Hidden Gem
While summer holidaying on the beautiful island of Karpathos, we decided to break away from the usual routine and take…
We’ve Moved to the Dutch Countryside!
After a long search that began over a year ago, we have officially traded city life for the peaceful Dutch…
Saying Goodbye to Utrecht Series: Discovering Utrecht’s Botanical Gardens
As part of my farewell to Utrecht, I’ve created a bucket list of local spots to visit on foot before…
A Bittersweet Goodbye: One Last Perfect Day in Amsterdam West
I have been thinking about Amsterdam a lot lately. It has been a while since my last visit, and with…
Saying Goodbye to Utrecht Series: A Visit to the Rietveld-Schröder House
As part of my farewell to Utrecht, I have made a bucket list of places to visit on foot before…