Downtown Amsterdam as you have never seen it
A bird’s-eye view of down town Amsterdam – once only a dream, now temporarily possible. An extension has been added to the oldest building Continue reading “Downtown Amsterdam as you have never seen it”
4 Essential Ingredients for the Exquisitely Fresh Amsterdam Urban Salad
Although Amsterdam is a city of splendour with tantalizing Continue reading “4 Essential Ingredients for the Exquisitely Fresh Amsterdam Urban Salad”
Close encounters with wildlife
During the past couple of days I was lucky enough to have close encounters with nature . Yes really – I had more than one confrontation with wild animals. For someone who grew up among the Big Five in Kenya, wildlife … Continue reading Close encounters with wildlife
The fascinating world of bloggers
Six weeks ago I started blogging. Little was I prepared for the vast, new, rich world that was to open itself up to me. Admittedly I am a more than average avid information hunter and reader, so this experience will … Continue reading The fascinating world of bloggers
Shadows and wounds
Frankfurt – as does the whole of Germany – carries a heavy historical load. There were 26.000 Jews living in Frankfurt in 1933, the second largest Jewish population in Germany, playing leading rolls in the financial, cultural and scientific worlds … Continue reading Shadows and wounds
A loving portrayal of modern landscapes and human vulnerability
Song 1: Fragmented reality, the vulnerable, emotional, human experience within city landscapes, a moving ode to a love song …… how to describe Doug Aitken’s Song 1? … Continue reading A loving portrayal of modern landscapes and human vulnerability
The secret life of second hand books
Second hand books are one of those things I can fill my day with. Browsing a labyrinth of unassociated titles feels like being on a treasure hunt. It is hard to describe to the uninitiated how much fun it is … Continue reading The secret life of second hand books
A very surreal gathering
The streets of Frankfurt are alive with gatherings focused on politics or on fun. People take to the streets to advocate racism and then again to make a fist against it, for a pay-rise or against the financial system. And then … Continue reading A very surreal gathering
A little bit of Eden – the Frankfurt botanical garden
Studying German grammar can become quite a challenge. My way of dealing with the associated boredom and frustration is learning in different locations. At the moment … Continue reading A little bit of Eden – the Frankfurt botanical garden
Frankfurt fringe narratives
Changes in a city often emerge from the sidelines, from inhabitants who strive for change. Change that is either prompted by an aesthetic, a functional or a philosophical drive. And though these developments often seem strange, far-fetched and totally unrealistic … Continue reading Frankfurt fringe narratives
The coolest spot
Today the temperature reached 40 degrees in my apartment and with all the Greek and European uncertainties floating around I needed some reprieve. And so I went in search of literally cool inner-city spots. A path stretches along both banks … Continue reading The coolest spot
Bicycles and paths: FFM vs ADAM
German bikes are strange. Why are they so dainty? Why do they give the impression they will faint with exhaustion if pushed too hard? Why do they harness themselves with fragile wire baskets which are not really meant to carry … Continue reading Bicycles and paths: FFM vs ADAM
Frankfurt in a nutshell: Abundance and need
Banks nestling in high rise buildings mirroring the sky – that is what the Frankfurt skyline consists of. At its foot lies an extended network of … Continue reading Frankfurt in a nutshell: Abundance and need
One of the biggest wonders of Frankfurt is the Palmengarten
One of the biggest wonders of Frankfurt is the Palmengarten: A botanical paradise, a perfect oasis for a busy city. It breaths well-being and there must be a group of dedicated gardeners working behind the scenes of this living splendor. … Continue reading One of the biggest wonders of Frankfurt is the Palmengarten
A new place? A new perspective.
Visiting a new place for a while always changes my perspective. Things glint and glow more. The banal becomes an adventure. And the why’s and how’s … Continue reading A new place? A new perspective.
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