IWD 2020 tribute: Naomi Okubo

For this year’s IWD post, I would like to dedicate it to Japanese artist, Brooklyn-based, Naomi Okubo. Her paintings are feminine, depicting herself in an environment full of plants, flowers and bursting of vivid colours. Continue reading →

Winter getaway: Marrakech

A month ago I flee Dutch winter for a short getaway to Marrakech, Morocco. Leaving the somber and dark Low Lands early in the morning, by the afternoon I landed in Menara Airport, it was sunny and pleasant weather at 24 degrees Celsius. Continue reading →

Thailand food diary, summer 2019

During my summer holiday last in in Thailand I tried to taste as much food as possible. As someone who love to eat, my preparation visiting Thailand is by watching vlogs and reading blogs/mags about the food. After all a great number of tourists comes to visit the country to taste the (street) food, right? Continue reading →

SID 2020: Together for a better internet

Every year based on changing theme there is a plea to contribute for making a better internet for everyone and mainly for children and young people. This year’s theme is ‘Together for a better internet’. Continue reading →

3 Wats in Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya, established in 1351, was capital of the Siam Kingdom. The city grew as an important trade point until in 1767 Burmese troops looted and destroyed it. From then on the former capital was left, neglected until it was rediscovered and sadly some temples severely plundered. After renovations Ayutthaya has been declared a historical park with its temples and ruins. Continue reading →

Living their own lives

Being a progressive country, The Netherlands have been used to coming out of people from LGBT-community for decades. The same can be said about welcoming those who flee their country, seeking for refuge. However these two women are high profile figures. Continue reading →

12 days later

I really miss blogging. Last year I barely was able to force myself to write. Month by month I had observed what people talked about, the trends, my own thoughts about certain subjects. Continue reading →