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Nicole van der Jagt - August 15, 2026 I went to Noordwijk for the sea. In the end, I mainly looked at the people. That might sound strange. But there is something about a North Sea beach on an ordinary day. It is wide, it is grey-blue, and nothing really happens. That is precisely why you see everything. Arriving around noon. We arrived at Huis ter Duin around twelve. The hotel stands on top of the dune ridge, on the Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard, and that is the whole story

Nicole van der Jagt — May 22, 2026 An afternoon in the Jardin du Luxembourg is pure peace for the soul. I spent a whole afternoon there, strolling among the flowerbeds and daydreaming by the water. Paris at its finest, I thought. I will certainly come back here again. In this article, I will tell you everything about this beautiful city park, an oasis of tranquility and yet also a place to have fun. What is there to do in the Gardens of Luxembourg Just a list of some fun acti

Nicole van der Jagt — May 22, 2026 On a mild spring day, I put on my most comfortable shoes and let myself be carried away through one of the most beautiful districts of Paris. Saint-Germain-des-Pres is a world unto itself: full of history, the scent of fresh baguettes, artists, and chic shop windows. This is the account of a walk I will never forget. Musée d'Orsay -- starting point of the walk My day began in front of the imposing station-museum on the Seine. The building al

Nicole van der Jagt — January 7, 2026 Sabi Sands, the bush that never lets you go To be honest, I didn't know exactly what to expect. I had seen photos, heard stories. But that feeling that overwhelms you as soon as the off-road vehicle drives into the bush and civilization disappears behind you—I hadn't seen that coming. Sabi Sands is different. Raw and serene at the same time. You feel it immediately. Arrival at Skukuza You travel by small plane and land at Skukuza, the air

Nicole van der Jagt – August 8, 2026 Known for its half-timbered houses along the Ruhr River. Monschau lies in a narrow valley, with the Rur flowing right through it. In our country, that river is called the Roer. Along the water, the half-timbered houses stand close together, black and white and slightly crooked. I stayed there longer than planned. A stone's throw from Maastricht From Maastricht, it takes just over an hour to drive there, about sixty kilometers. The final st

Nicole van der Jagt — May 23, 2026 To be honest, I didn't know exactly what to expect the first time we turned into the streets of Le Marais. But that comfortable feeling that overwhelms you as soon as you walk around—I hadn't seen that coming. Le Marais is different. Vibrant and local at the same time, trendy shops next to centuries-old facades. You feel it immediately. Strolling without haste. You really don't need to follow a strict schedule here. Just walk, look, discover

Nicole van der Jagt – July 15, 2026 Arrival at a forgotten factory I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I parked the car at the entrance on Emscherstraße. An old ironworks, I had read. Shut down in 1985. To be honest, that sounded rather industrial for a day out. But as soon as I walked onto the grounds, I immediately felt that this was something different from a museum behind glass. Tall blast furnaces stood out against the sky, and greenery grew freely amidst the rusty s

Nicole van der Jagt – June 21, 2026 Arrival in the heat Thirty-nine degrees. That was the first thing I noticed when I walked into the city, even before I had properly reached my hotel. The heat hung heavy between the buildings, and yet the terraces remained full, as if no one cared. I adjusted my pace immediately, walked slower, and sought out the shady side of the street. Madrid therefore calls for a different rhythm at these temperatures—a calmer one, with plenty of breaks