We had some delicious Korean food at Khan Amsterdam. This is a matter-of-fact joint, with decor that spells neighbor’s barbeque picnic rather than evening dinner restaurant. I found it charming in its no-fuss approach. A bit away from the center and the more popular De Pijp, located in Nederhoven, Khan is a bit off the […]
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In a world that expects wine be a glass of Amstel. On Christmas eve we took a stroll through our favorite street Utrechtsestraat. If you walk along from Hutspot to Rembrandtplein you will trek through this darling of a stretch, which has delightful stores, quaint eating joints, cafes, and bars. It was all dressed up for the […]
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The biggest learning, which 2017 brought for me, was that things often do not go as planned, and that is a gift. As an INTJ – MBTI profile I am a goal-oriented person. I make lists. I systematically work towards tackling the topics on my list. I diligently mark them off, one by one, in order, […]
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The Best Place to Dine Out in Amsterdam for our Autumn 2017 Edition: we crown Cedars. We all know that Amsterdam is a city where space is at a premium and service can be classified as delightfully European aloof, here out of all places you will find Cedars, which has the luxury of high ceilings, […]
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Drumroll please….. Meson Andaluz Address: Travessa do Alecrim nº 4 1200-019 Lisboa I can’t recommend Meson Andaluz enough! We had two amazing evenings in this wonderful little restaurant. Carlos recommended the most delicious regional tapas. The care given to each dish, the ambience, the indulgent service, and attention to little details made all the difference. […]
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On the third day in Lisbon my true love said to me, Wear walking shoes, eat good breakfast, and take pictures plentifully…. For children and grown-up children like me the Oceanario de Lisboa is a wondrous place. Aquariums are such a joy, their darkness cocoons you, you feel isolated from the world, above and beyond, […]
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I have left my heart in Lisbon. I truly have. Every corner there was sheer poetry. When we left for Portugal my heart was broken, shattered to many tiny jagged bits, and I felt disappointed, with life, and with myself for having put my body and soul through the wringer again. Lisbon stitched the frayed […]
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