outdoor

Green Netherlands: Oudorperhout

by Dana Marin | Jun 30, 2020 | All Photos, Nature | 0

The Netherlands is a green country, with many parks, and I’m not talking only about the...

Escape to the Forest

by Dana Marin | Apr 15, 2020 | All Photos, Nature | 0

I might be isolated from my friends, here in my new city of Alkmaar, but I am certainly lucky to...

Hiking in the Netherlands: Amsterdamse Bos

by Dana Marin | Apr 10, 2019 | All Photos, Nature | 2

If you’re looking for a walk in the woods without having to go too far away from the city,...

Sunday Market at Westergasfabriek

by Dana Marin | Dec 3, 2017 | All Photos, Lifestyle | 0

The Sinterklaas edition of the Sunday Market took place at the Westergasfabriek today. As usual, food and glühwine, Christmas decorations and many pretty items were sold at the stands. Of course, even Sinterklaas himself paid a...

Fantasy Festival: Elfia Haarzuilens 2017

by Dana Marin | May 12, 2017 | All Photos, Culture and Events | 2

I’ve wanted to go to the Elfia festival since I first heard about it a couple of years ago. For various reasons, I didn’t manage to go until this year. Elfia is a fantasy themed festival, where people come...

Water and fresh air in the city – Sloterplas

by Dana Marin | May 6, 2017 | All Photos, Nature | 0

Today was all about relaxation. I wanted to go somewhere where I could get some fresh air, but I lacked the energy to go outside the city. So I went to Sloterplas, the biggest park in Amsterdam. I like the history of the...

Enjoying winter days

by Dana Marin | Jan 27, 2016 | All Photos, Amsterdam, People and Stories | 0

Who cares about winter and cold weather? Certainly not the Amsterdamians! They still enjoy having their coffee outside, in the fresh air, absorbing the few rays of sunshine. They know better than anyone that happiness if found...