After my trip to Sicily, I got inspired by the food over there. Sicily is known for all the delicious desserts, wines and pasta’s. Time to make some Italian food here as well. I bought some very good and original Marsala wine on my holiday. I used the Marsala in my cooking, by combining my love for sweets with this … Read More
Tips before you Travel to the Philippines
Visa for the Philippines As a Dutch citizen we don’t need to request a Visa, we get one in our passport for 30 days. Travelers must hold a valid return ticket to country of origin or next country of destination and the passport must be valid for at least six months after the stay in the Philippines. You have to … Read More
Stunning Siquijor and Apo Island
I loved the vibe of this small island Siquijor south of Bohol. With the motorbike you can drive around the island in one day including activities. Siquijor is known for diving, just like the rest of the Philippines, next to the healers living on the island. I didn’t visited the healers, think I’m too down-to-earth to believe and preferred the … Read More
Easy Vegetable Tortilla
I don’t make that much lunch dishes. I lunch at work were they offer a broad range of healthy options, so no need to bring my own salad. In the weekend I like to make a vegetable tortilla. This tortilla is without the traditional potatoes but with sweet potatoes! I think they have more taste than the regular potatoes. I … Read More
Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
Sunday morning again and I was in a baking modes but I was not prepared at all. I looked at my ingredients in the refrigerator and fridge. I always keep frozen fruits in the fridge and the eggs, milk and oatmeal at hand, so I came up with Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes!! Defrosted the fruits I needed; banana, blueberries and raspberries. … Read More
Why Weight Lifting is Good for You?!
When I’m in a healthy modes I practice a lot of sports. I work out in the gym; for me the gym means fitness, working with dumbbells and fitness machines. Next to this I run mainly in the weekend; love run in the morning before breakfast to burn fat (read my blog on making the switch). And on non-sports days, … Read More
Volcanic Arequipa and Cañón del Colca
I liked Arequipa a lot, great colonial atmosphere and vibe in the city, with the volcanoes Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu in background. Nice and good boutique hotels, shops and restaurants. The Cañón del Colca is located 165 km away from Arequipa and is a very impressive natural highlight in Peru. Seeing the condors fly on the thermal in the deepest valley … Read More
Inspirations to Change your Lifestyle
I had a very inspiring presentation from Tamara de Weijer. Some background on Doctor de Weijer, doctor indeed she is a general practitioner. But what was it that triggered me in this 1,5 hour session was the way she presented it; very honest and vulnerable but with some shocking facts and results. She started with the words from Hippocrates; “Let … Read More
Route for two weeks Cyclades including Athens
The Greek islands of the Cyclades have it all!! Beautiful nature with rugged rock formations (Milos and Santorini), azure blue sea, picture perfect white beaches, traditional white villages with blue-domed churches, ancient archaeological sites (Athens and Delos) and all in sunny warm weather with blue skies. Next to that, taste the traditional Greek food with fish and meat with fresh … Read More
Ancient Athens Walk
Athens is the capital of Greece and is known for its rich history, with the main highlight the Acropolis. But Athens has more to offer beside the culture life, it has a high social life and beaches in the area. I visited Athens for just one day and two nights, enough to see the highlights and feel the Greek vibe! … Read More