The FC Barcelona Shop at Camp Nou must see
A visit to the FC Barcelona Shop – situated in the heart of the stadium. It was our last day in Barcelona and we decided…
Playing a game
Watching youngsters playing a game on the beach. We were enjoying a beautiful day at the beach in Pionersky, when I saw a group of…
Drinking tap water in Russia
Somebody posted a question recently on a forum: “Is it safe to drink tap water in Russia?” We never drank water from the tap and…
An old coin
I was walking with my camera one morning in the garden of my mother-in-law. It was always fun to walk in her garden because she…
Bottled Water and free Mineral water in Russia
It is not often that you get something for free. So imagine my surprise when Andrey asked me if I wanted free mineral water. Normally…
Buddhist monks in Thailand
It was my first encounter with Buddhist monks in Thailand. I arrived bright and bushy-tailed in Bangkok and wanted to see more of the city…
The wild foxes from Villa Berna
Villa Berna is a very small village in the Cordoba province, Argentina. It is surrounded by a man made forest and high up in the…
Getting connected in Russia
One of the first things we had to sort out when we arrived in Russia was the Internet connection. Yes it is handy to use…
Flying with Air Portugal
This was the first time that we have flown with Air Portugal. The reason why we chose this airline was simple: price. They offered really…
Mountain Bike Rally in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita
It is time for the annual Mountain Bike Rally in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita. We have been home for almost 3 weeks and this was…
The story of the empty frame
We were walking through the museum when I saw an empty frame hanging on the wall. We were not allowed to take photos so I…
Galeão – Rio de Janeiro International Airport
Galeão – Rio de Janeiro International Airport We recently had two long layovers at Rio de Janeiro International Airport – Galeão – in Brazil. It was…
GUM Department Store Moscow – Russia
GUM Department Store in Moscow. GUM Department Store (Pronounced as Goom in Russian) must be one of the most elite and expensive shopping centres in…
KFC- A first time for everything
Some time ago I found an old brochure in my drawer for KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken). My mouth was watering and I showed it to…
A unique way to advertise
I first saw this in Kaliningrad outside our apartment. At first I thought it was young people with too much time on their hands and…
Clouds and cloud formations from the aeroplane
Today, clouds still fascinate me. I love the different shapes and sizes. They make spectacular sunsets and sunrises. I remember as a child we used…