Abcoude

Destination Abcoude

The sweet flavor of discovery.

akka

Crypto and big data (series)

f(ETH, conference) = price variation

Scala Days 2019 with the Lunatech crew!

My first Scala Days was the 10th year anniversary

Akka Http, handle Websockets with Actors

An example usage of Websocket in Akka Http

Akka Streams Partition Example

An example usage of Akka Streams Partition Graph Stage

Akka Cluster Singleton Example

An example app using Akka ClusterSingleton and ClusterRouterPool.

ReactJS Tutorial with Play, Scala and WebJars.

The official ReactJS tutorial implemented with Play Framework, using Scala and WebJars.

akka-cluster

Akka Cluster Singleton Example

An example app using Akka ClusterSingleton and ClusterRouterPool.

akka-http

Scala Days 2019 with the Lunatech crew!

My first Scala Days was the 10th year anniversary

Akka Http, handle Websockets with Actors

An example usage of Websocket in Akka Http

akka-stream

Crypto and big data (series)

f(ETH, conference) = price variation

Akka Streams Partition Example

An example usage of Akka Streams Partition Graph Stage

ReactJS Tutorial with Play, Scala and WebJars.

The official ReactJS tutorial implemented with Play Framework, using Scala and WebJars.

akka-streams

Crypto and big data (series)

f(ETH, conference) = price variation

Akka Streams Partition Example

An example usage of Akka Streams Partition Graph Stage

ReactJS Tutorial with Play, Scala and WebJars.

The official ReactJS tutorial implemented with Play Framework, using Scala and WebJars.

amazon web services

AWS Request Signer in Scala

Scala library to authenticate your HTTP requests to AWS services.

amsterdam

The Making Of Another Polder

A couple of new discoveries just in my back-yard.

So On Zeeburg Island

Not all rides need to cover hundred of kilometers.

Amsterdam Graffiti

Each street artist got a section of the wall and began his work.

Liberty, Freedom Or The Like

Such iconic things always have a big impact on me.

Standing In The Street

It was night and cold.

The Ground Beneath Your Feet

We never really realize how important the ground beneath our feet is.

The Dandy Warhols in Concert

I was in love with the keyboard player of The Dandy Warhols.

With Love From Amsterdam

I put it into a calendar I created for my friends and family.

To Each His Own

Each country has its own problems.

The New Apple Church in Amsterdam

A new religion seems to be on the rise.

One Island At Night

All the buildings in the picture stand on an artificial island.

The Ice in Amsterdam

Winter is gone--long life to the winter!

Sunset Chess

Who wants to play chess?

Environmental Changes

I have drafted down a few reforms and technological introductions for this country.

Vondelpark Blue

From an idea of Steve McQueen, the lights in Vondelpark were all changed to a bluesy blue.

Almost Twin Bikes

Is it just me?

The Queens of The Ceiling

This bar along Prinsengracht in Amsterdam has round portraits of women.

Merry Christmas 2011

Time with family? Lots of food?

Amsterdam Can Be Glossy

The Sky Lounge is a cozy, expensive bar with an amazing view on the city.

Finding Nemo in Amsterdam

The day that I spotted it from a prettier view, I had to promptly capture it. Just in case.

Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas notably arrives in November on a steam boat from Spain.

Vondelpark Yellow

Yellow is a rare color in urban landscapes.

Lonesome Begijnhof

The Begijnhof will stun you as you walk in.

21st Century Rembrandt

The 21st Century tribute to the guy is a tower.

Pimp my Bike

I appeared on the November issue of Amsterdam Magazine, a 50.000 copies, English-speaking monthly!

Vondelpark Red

Summer is barbecue season in the Netherlands.

Vondelpark Green

Sometimes it's the only color you need.

Mist in Amsterdam

Sometimes it gets misty here.

Amsterdam Favourite Tower

Just out of the window, my favourite tower of Amsterdam.

A Countercurrent Point of View on Snow

This is the view from my room in Amsterdam right now.

Bicycle Canal Parking

Ever wondered what happens if you park your bicycle on the bottom of a canal?

Occupy Amsterdam

Amsterdam was a top place for the Occupy movement.

The Quest For Gina Pronk

You are probably wondering who Gina Pronk is. I wondered the same for a long time.

Blossoming Tulips in Holland

Mid-April, blossoming season in the Netherlands.

The Indian Route

The first message from my six months off work.

android

Android GPX Parsing

A simple library to parse GPX files, built with Android in mind.

Argentina

The End of The World - Part 2

Despite my grumbles, we agreed on walking all the way back.

The End of The World - Part 1

Argentinians can't contain their love for the national color.

Art

Picasso And The Mandolin

I just think it's a really cool painting.

Selfportrait in Seven

Marc Chagall has always been very important to me as one of his prints was hung in my parents' room.

The Parakeet Marmaid

I have made a little garden all around me, where I can walk.

The Sleeping Gipsy

I had a similar painting in my house when I was a kid.

Counter Composition V

You would think there are worse problems in life, but don't underestimate the power or lines.

Eye For An Eye

The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest law collection that we know of.

Selfportrait in Death

His life was such a series of tragic events that one wonders how he made it this far without antidepressants.

A Sublime Man Hero

If you walk close, you'll be completely surrounded by its saturated red and that will be it.

Picasso's Violins And Grapes

The musical instruments seem to have been 'sliced' into multiple planes.

Futurism At War

As World War I broke out in August 1914, Futurists planned public rallies in support of Italian participation.

Matisse and the Maroccans

One of the problems of art on the web is that no-one has a clue about the dimensions.

The Fall of Icarus

I was walking through the rooms, when I raised my eyes and saw this painting on the ceiling.

Australia

Goodbye Australia

It was nice meeting you. Next time we'll become friends.

Finally Melbourne!

Shall I ever look for a job in Australia, Melbourne would be the place..

An Aboriginal Journey

They had never known the concept of property nor fences.

Geraldton Life - Outdoor

Eyes barely open, they look like half asleep at the bar after a night out drinking.

Geraldton Life - Hostel

I ended up staying almost two weeks, and only because I had a damn plane to catch.

The Surfing End

So there I am, alone again.

Outback Drive

The drive to the next destination was the toughest so far.

Golden Skimpies!

They are basically waitress who only wear lingerie.

Esperance Hopes

I regarded them as proper signatures on the road.

The Road To A Roadtrip

This is the only way to hear the breath of the land.

Sightsydneying!

The birthplace of a nation and its missed capital.

Sandy Fun on Fraser Island

I felt actually ready for an easy, laid back, lazy touristic experience.

Down Under an Ozzy Sky

I desperately wanted to buy a new MacBook Pro.

aws

AWS Request Signer in Scala

Scala library to authenticate your HTTP requests to AWS services.

Berlin

Christmas Happens in Berlin, too

Berlin is the living testimony of the atrocities that took place in Europe in the 20th century.

bicycle

Kubernetes Community Days

Co-organizer of a tech conference around Kubernetes and Cloud Native.

Bicycle Touring Amsterdam

A community centered around long-distance bicycle riding.

The Old Waters Next To Gouda

It was cold but clear and the sun was on the rise. A gorgeous day!

After Work Ride to Enkhuizen

Among the best things of the Netherlands are the super long days that we get in spring and summer.

The Making Of Another Polder

A couple of new discoveries just in my back-yard.

Through The Autumn Mist

This ride was the last one of 2012.

Taking The Piss Out Of Ikea

I was amazed by Dutch tunnels for the second time in my life.

A Solo Bike Night Out

Check how stylish my bike looked like when fully built for the very first time.

The Flower Sunset

This time around, this incredible sunset was our ultimate reward.

So On Zeeburg Island

Not all rides need to cover hundred of kilometers.

The Making Of A Polder

Have you ever wondered how polders are born?

A Cross Versus The Time

Wind, rain, hail, snow and sheep droppings hit relentlessly this cross for almost four centuries.

Finally Marken

Among all the bike rides around Amsterdam, this outta be one of my favorites.

The Rhine Without Gold

The cycling season 2013 has officially begun!

Amsterdam to Paris - Check! ✅

Cycling through France has been the best part of it all.

Blog Pause

The blog is temporarily in standby as I'm currently bike touring in the south of the Netherlands.

A Chain On The Coast

We were almost there when my chain snapped in two!

Over The Highway

Getting away from the city buildings is one of the main purposes.

Cows And Warfare

This little bunker was just another one of the infinte gems that this country will let you discover only by bike.

Destination Abcoude

The sweet flavor of discovery.

A New Biker Is Born

I was only a handful of kilomters away but it felt like I had gone as far as Patagonia again.

bicycle touring

Kubernetes Community Days

Co-organizer of a tech conference around Kubernetes and Cloud Native.

Bicycle Touring Amsterdam

A community centered around long-distance bicycle riding.

Bloemendaal

The Flower Sunset

This time around, this incredible sunset was our ultimate reward.

Brisbane

Down Under an Ozzy Sky

I desperately wanted to buy a new MacBook Pro.

Chile

If I Want To Look Like A Pirate...

Pirates always have a parrot on their shoulder.

The Elevators of Valparaiso

They still take you all the way up for an insignificant price.

The Dogs of Valparaiso

There are a zillion dogs in Valparaiso.

The Walls of Valparaiso

Everywhere is color and graffiti art.

Final Chile Impressions

A few more remarks about Chile that didn't find room in the previous entries.

Café Con Piernas

Claudia was more than happy to have a chat with us.

Biowine At Emiliana

This the first beautiful sight of it from the highway.

A Striking Journey

Protesters have taken control of the bank, and don't let ferries unload.

Torres Del Paine Through the Boot Hole

Guido's boots don't look like proper mountain boots at all.

So Cold You Might Meet Penguins

Does anyone remember the hole in the ozone layer?

Towards The End Of The World

Guido and I stood up after only 3 hours of New Year's sleep and began packing for the next adventure.

An Ovenly New Year's Eve

The fun thing is that we kept the shop open, and people kept coming in.

When Italy and Chile Unite

Cooking together when we meet is a tradition that we try to honour whenever applicable.

A Bright, Not So White Christmas

You can't imagine the weirdness of a hot, summery Christmas until you live it.

Los Porteños de Valparaiso

What I didn't understand from our email exchange is that she had a room to rent out herself.

Water Walks

Wrecked walls where black cracks become part of the colored graffiti.

Chilean Onions

This is kinda awakening my latin roots.

Valparaiso, Chile

The journey from Australia to South America has been the longest of my life yet.

chitwan

Chitwan National Park Safari

Chitwan is very different than the Nepal I've seen so far.

Circus Maximum

Circus Maximum

A few beers, a few friends, a few guitars, maybe a frisbee.

code

Distributed Websocket server with Akka HTTP

Handle Websocket connection with remote actors.

Simple Play Websocket Server

A tutorial about building a simple Websocket server with Play Framework.

community

Kubernetes Community Days

Co-organizer of a tech conference around Kubernetes and Cloud Native.

Expats Tornati In Italia

A community for Italian repatriates after living abroad.

Bicycle Touring Amsterdam

A community centered around long-distance bicycle riding.

Litfiba Official Fans Club

Managing an online & offline community in the early 2000s.

covid19

Planned Learning

Planning learning for the upcoming months w/o work during the Corona crisis

custom_image

Distributed Websocket server with Akka HTTP

Handle Websocket connection with remote actors.

Simple Play Websocket Server

A tutorial about building a simple Websocket server with Play Framework.

custom_summary

Distributed Websocket server with Akka HTTP

Handle Websocket connection with remote actors.

Simple Play Websocket Server

A tutorial about building a simple Websocket server with Play Framework.

dashain

Dashain in Nepal, Part 3

We never stopped eating goat and rice.

Dashain in Nepal, Part 2

I'm given a little room built on one side of the house.

Dashain in Nepal, Part 1

I've been 5 days away from any electricity.

deep learning

Understanding Deep Learning With Rabbits And Cats

How does your brain tell a rabbit from a cat?

Delft

The Eye; or, The Modern Film Museum

Once upon a time, in Amsterdam, there was a Film Museum in the Vondelpark.

The Leaning Church of Delft

Which is the most famous leaning structure of the world?

distributed systems

Reactive Amsterdam

A tech community around the Reactive movement.

Enkhuizen

After Work Ride to Enkhuizen

Among the best things of the Netherlands are the super long days that we get in spring and summer.

Esperance

Esperance Hopes

I regarded them as proper signatures on the road.

event-sourcing

Crypto and big data (series)

f(ETH, conference) = price variation

ReactJS Tutorial with Play, Scala and WebJars.

The official ReactJS tutorial implemented with Play Framework, using Scala and WebJars.

everest trek

His Imperial Highness, Part 3

Third and last part of the Everest Trek.

His Imperial Highness, Part 2

The altitude sickness is gone.

His Imperial Highness, Part 1

Back in one piece from the 17-days trek in Nepal.

expats

Expats Tornati In Italia

A community for Italian repatriates after living abroad.

fans club

Litfiba Official Fans Club

Managing an online & offline community in the early 2000s.

France

A Snake in Wazemmes

Why oh why I ever left Lille?

Buried Deep Into Chess

Five friends in a lively Christmas Market.

Unaware in Paris

Why is that tourist looking at me?

Republique-Beaux Arts

I never manged to get in there, maybe because at nights it looks like a haunted manor.

Fraser Island

Sandy Fun on Fraser Island

I felt actually ready for an easy, laid back, lazy touristic experience.

Geraldton

Geraldton Life - Outdoor

Eyes barely open, they look like half asleep at the bar after a night out drinking.

Geraldton Life - Hostel

I ended up staying almost two weeks, and only because I had a damn plane to catch.

Gouda

Gouda, The Cheesy Town

Cheese is one of the legal things that Holland is known for.

The Old Waters Next To Gouda

It was cold but clear and the sun was on the rise. A gorgeous day!

How To Weigh Cheese

This is exactly the information you need right now.

From Gouda With Cheese

Remember my post about Gouda?

gps

Android GPX Parsing

A simple library to parse GPX files, built with Android in mind.

gpx

Android GPX Parsing

A simple library to parse GPX files, built with Android in mind.

guitars

Guitar Shop in Tokyo

Tokyo has one of the highest population density in the world.

Haarlem

A Solo Bike Night Out

Check how stylish my bike looked like when fully built for the very first time.

Unconventional Kid Carrying

Can you spot the kid in this picture?

india

Journeys From And To (Kathmandu)

It took us 13 hours to go back to Kathmandu.

Rush

I got my backpack Ferrino back!

The Indian Route

The first message from my six months off work.

iot

First steps with IoT and LoRaWAN

First steps into the IoT world.

Isla Negra

An Ovenly New Year's Eve

The fun thing is that we kept the shop open, and people kept coming in.

Italy

The Traffic Policeman

An urban figure from other times.

Befriending Milan, Part 2

Compared to the average Italian big city, Milan is less chaotic and public transportation seems to work much better.

Befriending Milan, Part 1

What is my take on Milan after being there as a proper tourist?

japan

Guitar Shop in Tokyo

Tokyo has one of the highest population density in the world.

java

Android GPX Parsing

A simple library to parse GPX files, built with Android in mind.

Kalgoorlie

Golden Skimpies!

They are basically waitress who only wear lingerie.

kathmandu

Kathmandu Impressions

I've been 5 days away from any electricity.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Never Sleeps

I entered Las Vegas on a Greyhound bus on an August night.

leaf_bundle

Distributed Websocket server with Akka HTTP

Handle Websocket connection with remote actors.

Simple Play Websocket Server

A tutorial about building a simple Websocket server with Play Framework.

Lille

A Snake in Wazemmes

Why oh why I ever left Lille?

Republique-Beaux Arts

I never manged to get in there, maybe because at nights it looks like a haunted manor.

litfiba

Litfiba Official Fans Club

Managing an online & offline community in the early 2000s.

LoPy

First steps with IoT and LoRaWAN

First steps into the IoT world.

lora

First steps with IoT and LoRaWAN

First steps into the IoT world.

Markem

Finally Marken

Among all the bike rides around Amsterdam, this outta be one of my favorites.

Matisse

Matisse and the Maroccans

One of the problems of art on the web is that no-one has a clue about the dimensions.

Melbourne

Goodbye Australia

It was nice meeting you. Next time we'll become friends.

Finally Melbourne!

Shall I ever look for a job in Australia, Melbourne would be the place..

An Aboriginal Journey

They had never known the concept of property nor fences.

Mexico

The Cathedral of Mexico City

One step inside Mexico city's Cathedral will leave you almost blind.

Middelburg

Middleburg is Another Cute Dutch Town

Amsterdam was a top place for the Occupy movement.

Milan

Befriending Milan, Part 2

Compared to the average Italian big city, Milan is less chaotic and public transportation seems to work much better.

Befriending Milan, Part 1

What is my take on Milan after being there as a proper tourist?

misc

Why this domain?

My first post on Jekyll

Muiden

A New Biker Is Born

I was only a handful of kilomters away but it felt like I had gone as far as Patagonia again.

nepal

Dashain in Nepal, Part 3

We never stopped eating goat and rice.

Dashain in Nepal, Part 2

I'm given a little room built on one side of the house.

Dashain in Nepal, Part 1

I've been 5 days away from any electricity.

Chitwan National Park Safari

Chitwan is very different than the Nepal I've seen so far.

Kathmandu Impressions

I've been 5 days away from any electricity.

His Imperial Highness, Part 3

Third and last part of the Everest Trek.

His Imperial Highness, Part 2

The altitude sickness is gone.

His Imperial Highness, Part 1

Back in one piece from the 17-days trek in Nepal.

neural networks

Understanding Deep Learning With Rabbits And Cats

How does your brain tell a rabbit from a cat?

New Delhi

Journeys From And To (Kathmandu)

It took us 13 hours to go back to Kathmandu.

Rush

I got my backpack Ferrino back!

New York

Futurism At War

As World War I broke out in August 1914, Futurists planned public rallies in support of Italian participation.

New York City Taxi

What color are those?

Paris

Eye For An Eye

The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest law collection that we know of.

Amsterdam to Paris - Check! ✅

Cycling through France has been the best part of it all.

Unaware in Paris

Why is that tourist looking at me?

The Fall of Icarus

I was walking through the rooms, when I raised my eyes and saw this painting on the ceiling.

Perth

An Aboriginal Journey

They had never known the concept of property nor fences.

The Surfing End

So there I am, alone again.

The Road To A Roadtrip

This is the only way to hear the breath of the land.

planning

Planned Learning

Planning learning for the upcoming months w/o work during the Corona crisis

play

Scala Play server with ReactJS and RefluxJS

A simple Scala/Play server using WebJars, ReactJS and RefluxJS for the frontend.

Punta Arenas

A Striking Journey

Protesters have taken control of the bank, and don't let ferries unload.

So Cold You Might Meet Penguins

Does anyone remember the hole in the ozone layer?

reactive

Reactive Amsterdam

A tech community around the Reactive movement.

reactjs

Scala Play server with ReactJS and RefluxJS

A simple Scala/Play server using WebJars, ReactJS and RefluxJS for the frontend.

refluxjs

Scala Play server with ReactJS and RefluxJS

A simple Scala/Play server using WebJars, ReactJS and RefluxJS for the frontend.

Reims

Buried Deep Into Chess

Five friends in a lively Christmas Market.

Road trip

Outback Drive

The drive to the next destination was the toughest so far.

Golden Skimpies!

They are basically waitress who only wear lingerie.

Esperance Hopes

I regarded them as proper signatures on the road.

Rome

The Traffic Policeman

An urban figure from other times.

Circus Maximum

A few beers, a few friends, a few guitars, maybe a frisbee.

Rotterdam

The Rhine Without Gold

The cycling season 2013 has officially begun!

Erasmus Bridge

It is nowadays one of the symbols of Rotterdam.

The Cubic Houses of Rotterdam

Houses come in all forms and shape, nowadays.

San Francisco

Under the Golden Gate Bridge

I decided to start publishing short stories.

Santiago

Café Con Piernas

Claudia was more than happy to have a chat with us.

Torres Del Paine Through the Boot Hole

Guido's boots don't look like proper mountain boots at all.

Towards The End Of The World

Guido and I stood up after only 3 hours of New Year's sleep and began packing for the next adventure.

When Italy and Chile Unite

Cooking together when we meet is a tradition that we try to honour whenever applicable.

A Bright, Not So White Christmas

You can't imagine the weirdness of a hot, summery Christmas until you live it.

scala

Crypto and big data (series)

f(ETH, conference) = price variation

Scala Days 2019 with the Lunatech crew!

My first Scala Days was the 10th year anniversary

Akka Http, handle Websockets with Actors

An example usage of Websocket in Akka Http

Akka Streams Partition Example

An example usage of Akka Streams Partition Graph Stage

Akka Cluster Singleton Example

An example app using Akka ClusterSingleton and ClusterRouterPool.

AWS Request Signer in Scala

Scala library to authenticate your HTTP requests to AWS services.

Scala Play server with ReactJS and RefluxJS

A simple Scala/Play server using WebJars, ReactJS and RefluxJS for the frontend.

ReactJS Tutorial with Play, Scala and WebJars.

The official ReactJS tutorial implemented with Play Framework, using Scala and WebJars.

Sodaq

First steps with IoT and LoRaWAN

First steps into the IoT world.

Sydney

Sightsydneying!

The birthplace of a nation and its missed capital.

Texel

A Cross Versus The Time

Wind, rain, hail, snow and sheep droppings hit relentlessly this cross for almost four centuries.

The Netherlands

Gouda, The Cheesy Town

Cheese is one of the legal things that Holland is known for.

The Old Waters Next To Gouda

It was cold but clear and the sun was on the rise. A gorgeous day!

After Work Ride to Enkhuizen

Among the best things of the Netherlands are the super long days that we get in spring and summer.

The Eye; or, The Modern Film Museum

Once upon a time, in Amsterdam, there was a Film Museum in the Vondelpark.

The Making Of Another Polder

A couple of new discoveries just in my back-yard.

Through The Autumn Mist

This ride was the last one of 2012.

Taking The Piss Out Of Ikea

I was amazed by Dutch tunnels for the second time in my life.

The Parakeet Marmaid

I have made a little garden all around me, where I can walk.

A Solo Bike Night Out

Check how stylish my bike looked like when fully built for the very first time.

The Flower Sunset

This time around, this incredible sunset was our ultimate reward.

So On Zeeburg Island

Not all rides need to cover hundred of kilometers.

The Making Of A Polder

Have you ever wondered how polders are born?

A Cross Versus The Time

Wind, rain, hail, snow and sheep droppings hit relentlessly this cross for almost four centuries.

Amsterdam Graffiti

Each street artist got a section of the wall and began his work.

Finally Marken

Among all the bike rides around Amsterdam, this outta be one of my favorites.

The Rhine Without Gold

The cycling season 2013 has officially begun!

Amsterdam to Paris - Check! ✅

Cycling through France has been the best part of it all.

Unconventional Kid Carrying

Can you spot the kid in this picture?

Middleburg is Another Cute Dutch Town

Amsterdam was a top place for the Occupy movement.

Liberty, Freedom Or The Like

Such iconic things always have a big impact on me.

Standing In The Street

It was night and cold.

The Ground Beneath Your Feet

We never really realize how important the ground beneath our feet is.

The Dandy Warhols in Concert

I was in love with the keyboard player of The Dandy Warhols.

Blog Pause

The blog is temporarily in standby as I'm currently bike touring in the south of the Netherlands.

With Love From Amsterdam

I put it into a calendar I created for my friends and family.

To Each His Own

Each country has its own problems.

The New Apple Church in Amsterdam

A new religion seems to be on the rise.

One Island At Night

All the buildings in the picture stand on an artificial island.

The Ice in Amsterdam

Winter is gone--long life to the winter!

How To Weigh Cheese

This is exactly the information you need right now.

Sunset Chess

Who wants to play chess?

From Gouda With Cheese

Remember my post about Gouda?

The Leaning Church of Delft

Which is the most famous leaning structure of the world?

Environmental Changes

I have drafted down a few reforms and technological introductions for this country.

Vondelpark Blue

From an idea of Steve McQueen, the lights in Vondelpark were all changed to a bluesy blue.

Almost Twin Bikes

Is it just me?

Erasmus Bridge

It is nowadays one of the symbols of Rotterdam.

The Cubic Houses of Rotterdam

Houses come in all forms and shape, nowadays.

The Queens of The Ceiling

This bar along Prinsengracht in Amsterdam has round portraits of women.

Merry Christmas 2011

Time with family? Lots of food?

Amsterdam Can Be Glossy

The Sky Lounge is a cozy, expensive bar with an amazing view on the city.

Finding Nemo in Amsterdam

The day that I spotted it from a prettier view, I had to promptly capture it. Just in case.

Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas notably arrives in November on a steam boat from Spain.

Vondelpark Yellow

Yellow is a rare color in urban landscapes.

A Chain On The Coast

We were almost there when my chain snapped in two!

Lonesome Begijnhof

The Begijnhof will stun you as you walk in.

21st Century Rembrandt

The 21st Century tribute to the guy is a tower.

Pimp my Bike

I appeared on the November issue of Amsterdam Magazine, a 50.000 copies, English-speaking monthly!

Vondelpark Red

Summer is barbecue season in the Netherlands.

Over The Highway

Getting away from the city buildings is one of the main purposes.

Vondelpark Green

Sometimes it's the only color you need.

Mist in Amsterdam

Sometimes it gets misty here.

Amsterdam Favourite Tower

Just out of the window, my favourite tower of Amsterdam.

A Countercurrent Point of View on Snow

This is the view from my room in Amsterdam right now.

Bicycle Canal Parking

Ever wondered what happens if you park your bicycle on the bottom of a canal?

Occupy Amsterdam

Amsterdam was a top place for the Occupy movement.

Cows And Warfare

This little bunker was just another one of the infinte gems that this country will let you discover only by bike.

Destination Abcoude

The sweet flavor of discovery.

A New Biker Is Born

I was only a handful of kilomters away but it felt like I had gone as far as Patagonia again.

The Quest For Gina Pronk

You are probably wondering who Gina Pronk is. I wondered the same for a long time.

Blossoming Tulips in Holland

Mid-April, blossoming season in the Netherlands.

Theo Van Doesburg

Counter Composition V

You would think there are worse problems in life, but don't underestimate the power or lines.

tokyo

Guitar Shop in Tokyo

Tokyo has one of the highest population density in the world.

Travel

My ABC of Travel

The learning feeling. Seeing things that you will carry with you forever.

tulips

Blossoming Tulips in Holland

Mid-April, blossoming season in the Netherlands.

USA

Under the Golden Gate Bridge

I decided to start publishing short stories.

Ushuaia

The End of The World - Part 2

Despite my grumbles, we agreed on walking all the way back.

The End of The World - Part 1

Argentinians can't contain their love for the national color.

Valparaiso

If I Want To Look Like A Pirate...

Pirates always have a parrot on their shoulder.

The Elevators of Valparaiso

They still take you all the way up for an insignificant price.

The Dogs of Valparaiso

There are a zillion dogs in Valparaiso.

The Walls of Valparaiso

Everywhere is color and graffiti art.

Final Chile Impressions

A few more remarks about Chile that didn't find room in the previous entries.

Biowine At Emiliana

This the first beautiful sight of it from the highway.

Torres Del Paine Through the Boot Hole

Guido's boots don't look like proper mountain boots at all.

Towards The End Of The World

Guido and I stood up after only 3 hours of New Year's sleep and began packing for the next adventure.

An Ovenly New Year's Eve

The fun thing is that we kept the shop open, and people kept coming in.

When Italy and Chile Unite

Cooking together when we meet is a tradition that we try to honour whenever applicable.

A Bright, Not So White Christmas

You can't imagine the weirdness of a hot, summery Christmas until you live it.

Los Porteños de Valparaiso

What I didn't understand from our email exchange is that she had a room to rent out herself.

Water Walks

Wrecked walls where black cracks become part of the colored graffiti.

Chilean Onions

This is kinda awakening my latin roots.

Valparaiso, Chile

The journey from Australia to South America has been the longest of my life yet.

webjars

Scala Play server with ReactJS and RefluxJS

A simple Scala/Play server using WebJars, ReactJS and RefluxJS for the frontend.

Websocket

Scala Days 2019 with the Lunatech crew!

My first Scala Days was the 10th year anniversary

Akka Http, handle Websockets with Actors

An example usage of Websocket in Akka Http

Weesp

The Making Of A Polder

Have you ever wondered how polders are born?