Stories
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.
Selfportrait in Seven
Marc Chagall has always been very important to me as one of his prints was hung in my parents' room.
A Solo Bike Night Out
Check how stylish my bike looked like when fully built for the very first time.
Counter Composition V
You would think there are worse problems in life, but don't underestimate the power or lines.
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.
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.
The Ground Beneath Your Feet
We never really realize how important the ground beneath our feet is.
Blog Pause
The blog is temporarily in standby as I'm currently bike touring in the south of the Netherlands.
My ABC of Travel
The learning feeling. Seeing things that you will carry with you forever.
Befriending Milan, Part 2
Compared to the average Italian big city, Milan is less chaotic and public transportation seems to work much better.
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.
The Queens of The Ceiling
This bar along Prinsengracht in Amsterdam has round portraits of women.
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.
Pimp my Bike
I appeared on the November issue of Amsterdam Magazine, a 50.000 copies, English-speaking monthly!
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?
Republique-Beaux Arts
I never manged to get in there, maybe because at nights it looks like a haunted manor.
Cows And Warfare
This little bunker was just another one of the infinte gems that this country will let you discover only by bike.
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 Cathedral of Mexico City
One step inside Mexico city's Cathedral will leave you almost blind.
Christmas Happens in Berlin, too
Berlin is the living testimony of the atrocities that took place in Europe in the 20th century.
The Quest For Gina Pronk
You are probably wondering who Gina Pronk is. I wondered the same for a long time.
The Elevators of Valparaiso
They still take you all the way up for an insignificant price.
Final Chile Impressions
A few more remarks about Chile that didn't find room in the previous entries.
A Striking Journey
Protesters have taken control of the bank, and don't let ferries unload.
The End of The World - Part 1
Argentinians can't contain their love for the national color.
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.
Valparaiso, Chile
The journey from Australia to South America has been the longest of my life yet.
Finally Melbourne!
Shall I ever look for a job in Australia, Melbourne would be the place..
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.
Sandy Fun on Fraser Island
I felt actually ready for an easy, laid back, lazy touristic experience.
