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.