Eating is one of our favourite things in life. Also when we travel we love to explore the country’s culture by its gastronomy. When we arrived in Beijing, we consulted our Airbnb host Feng Mao about places to eat and typical dishes to try. Feng not only gave great tips […]
Consult the Locals
WWOOFing in Ontario, Canada
Life is about experiencing new things. For this reason, we decided to include learning and volunteering during our sabbatical. Firstly, Lars went to a language school for a month in Rio de Janeiro to learn Portuguese. As for volunteering, we chose to WWOOF in Canada. If you have never heard about WWOOF […]
Cartagena Insider Tips
During our month stay in Rio de Janeiro I, Beatriz, decided to take a short break from the carioca lifestyle and travel to Cartagena, Colombia. I always wanted to visit this city and since Brazil is much closer to Colombia than the Netherlands I thought that it would be a great […]
Living in Rio de Janeiro: Understanding Cariocas
When we decided to go on a sabbatical we knew that Brazil would be included in our trip for obvious reasons: First, Brazil is the home country of Beatriz and second, it is an excellent chance for Lars to dig deeper into the Brazilian culture and learn Portuguese. Once this […]
Amsterdammer for a weekend – beyond the city’s highlights
If you ask a random tourist in Amsterdam how many days they need to visit the city they would automatically answer 2 or 3, as they focus on the “obvious” sights as Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and The Red Light District. Those who want to experience more than just the highlights can […]