Themes

This is where you will find an attempt at classifying our stories. But let’s be honest: they escape regularly from their pigeon-hole. If we stray in a culinary way, we see that as SCRUMPTIOUS. Refugees in Iraq or Scottish murderers can be found under STORIES. We call the Mafia under our bed OVERNIGHT. And standing on a dead seal is not unusual in ON THE GO with the ladies. Keen to know the locals’ tips? Take a look at FIVE by! The TOP TENNERS are for the structopaths. And in MEANWHILE IN… we take a look at what keeps other world citizens busy. RECOMMENDATIONS are our treasured finds.

Isle of Eigg in the picture

6 November 2014 by anneke

Isle of Eigg – The inhabitants of Eigg bought their island and became self supporting.

Valencia in the picture

2 November 2014 by anneke

Valencia – The fierce swirling river Turia was banned from the city after a disastrous flooding. What was left is now the heartbeat of Valencia.

The mudflats in the picture

8 October 2014 by anneke

Paesens-Moddergat – Even in Dutch it is a fascinating name. For a place at the end of the world. Where the Netherlands tumble into the sea.

Ostend in the picture

24 August 2014 by anneke

Ostend has always been a seaside resort loved by all; king, laborers, artists and fishermen alike. We put Ostend in the picture.

Ronda in the picture

30 June 2014 by anneke

Ronda – Ronda is romance. Poets and one-armed bandits with the heart of Robin Hood found their way to the city on the rock.

Metz in the picture

2 May 2014 by anneke

Metz – The hilly countryside of the Lorraine with Metz as capital, is for many no more than a quick stop in the endless drive to a summer destination in the south. A missed opportunity for those who like medieval towns, hidden villages, dragons and wolves.

Scottish Highlands in the picture

8 March 2014 by anneke

Scottish Highlands – As we travel the Scottish Highlands we are surprised to see small houses now and again. Set against the granite background. Who are these people living in seclusion, we wonder? Where do they shop or go out? And that leaves us with even more new questions.