Posts in Places

Earlier this year I visited Berlin and I found it an intriguing city. Most of the older history was lost in the heavy bombardments of the second world war. Fortunately some beautiful places survived. But there is so much, more recent history to enjoy in... [+]

Schiermonnikoog is the fifth and last inhabited Dutch Wadden Island in this series. Only 950 people live on this island. It is also a favorite place for many Dutch, because of the quietness and beautiful nature on this island. You’re not allowed to take your... [+]

The majority of the landscape of Vlieland consists of dunes, but there are some wooded areas and small meadows. And one small village where most of the inhabitants live. The western part of the island consists mainly of sand and is referred to as the... [+]

The beauty of the Dutch Wadden Islands continues with the smaller islands. Terschelling is well-known for two things. First the yearly Oerol Festival during which theatre-performances are played throughout the island, making use of its landscape and nature. And second for being the only Wadden... [+]

The second biggest Dutch Wadden Island is called Ameland. It is less crowded then Texel. On your way to Ameland with the ferry you’ll almost for certain see seals, enjoying the sun if they can. Here are some great shots from Flickr, all made on... [+]

Later this year I hope to visit Great Britain and more specifically Manchester and Liverpool. Liverpool, of course, is famous for the Beatles. But is always has been an important harbor for the country. So there’s a lot of history and several areas have been... [+]

The Netherlands is small, but still the Dutch love to travel within their own country. One of the favorite spots for a holiday, or just a weekend away, are the Wadden Islands. The minute you’re on the ferry to one of the islands, it feels... [+]

Later this year I am planning a trip to Manchester and Liverpool in the UK (Great Britain). Both are cities with lots of industrial heritage. Some of them are used again for more modern purposes like an art gallery or a hotel. The combination of... [+]

Boston, Massachusetts is a beautiful-historic city on the east coast. Boston is filled with photographic opportunities with every step you take on its cobblestone streets.  I may be a little bias to Boston because I was born and raised in the Bay State and like... [+]

I am planning to travel to New Orleans later is year, drawn by the warm and mystic atmosphere of Louisiana. While browsing through Flickr I found many beautiful shots which capture the atmosphere I am looking for. Can’t wait!

When I travelled through Britain I was intrigued by the many stonecircles that can be found there. We all know Stonehenge, but there are so many more mysterious, megalithic sites. Some of them just lay around in a farmer’s pasture, without all the tourism fuss... [+]