This was my third time in the Netherlands and it was the time to scrap off my Holland themed bucket list a couple of things - seeing the Dutch tulips in bloom (check) and seeing the proper Dutch windmills (check). I had Amsterdam as my base and some research led me to Zaanse Schans - … Continue reading Dutch Windmills in Zaanse Schans, the Netherlands
I'm a Fall person. Yet, after long months of cold short days, when it's dark just after lunch, when you need to put on multiple layers of clothing just to step outside for a 5 minutes walk to the supermarket, the soul starts to beg for a break. When the clocks change in March, and … Continue reading Doing Amsterdam in Spring
It's hard to think about the Netherlands without thinking about flowers, specifically tulips. The two times I had been in this country, it wasn't in Spring, so I never got to see it in bloom. A few months ago, I decided it was time for me to do so - I wanted to go back … Continue reading An Ode to Spring – Tulip Frenzy in Keukenhof, The Netherlands
Barcelona was my last big trip in Spain while in Erasmus. It was the place I wanted to visit the most and I couldn't wait. Unfortunately, I did get very sick just before the trip - the seasonal flu had got me a bit earlier that year, just towards the end of October. I pushed … Continue reading Erasmus Experiences: getting inspired by Barcelona (2012)
It's been ages since I've posted, and I didn't even realise it had been so long. Life got busy, I suppose, and this little corner of the Internet got a bit neglected. But here I am! I went to Dublin just before St. Patrick's, the great Irish celebration. The main goal was to visit a … Continue reading Quick shots of a quick weekend in Dublin
The Winged Bone 