• Lifestyle

    Being an introvert in an extrovert world

    I am an introvert, that’s nothing new. Everyone who knows me, understands that I spend little time outside the house. Being outside drains me of energy. It’s a mental exhaustion that…

  • Tourism

    Zee Aquarium

    I asked Sander if there were any local aquariums we had not visited and his eyes lit up. For a few weeks now, we’ve toyed with the idea of visiting Artis,…

  • Tourism

    The Art of Banksy

    I was an art student in school but our classes often focused on art history or the conceptualization of art. I don’t have to study theory anymore, that doesn’t stop me…

  • Lifestyle

    Booker’s first snow day

    I’m not one for just dumping photos on a post but I think that this shoot carries the phrase, “A picture is worth 1000 words”. This was our babe’s first snow…

  • The Netherlands

    The Rijksmuseum

    The Rijksmuseum is one of the most popular museums in The Netherlands. It was established in 1885 and is host to many famous paintings including The Night Watch by Rembrandt. Most of these…

  • Personal

    Remembering last year

    I was catching up with a friend over the weekend when nostalgia hit me. 2016 was a different time for me. It was a time of radical changes and hopes for…

  • Tourism

    Ice Skating in Haarlem

    We’ve been meaning to go ice skating as soon as the winter season hit but it’s been a bit difficult. For the first time in our lives, both as singles and…

  • Food Food in North Holland

    Dutch Chinese food

    As an American, I’m used to the “American Chinese food.” I’m talking about Orange Chicken and Kung Pow Chicken on top of fried rice or fried noodles. But Dutch Chinese food…