April 1 2021, a visa tax for Mexico needs to be paid
April 1, 2021, a new visit tax (VISITAX) needs to be paid for all visitors to Quintana Roo that come from abroad. You can either pay this tax when booking your trip, during your stay, or before departing from the…
The beggar and your travel budget – 5 tips how to deal with beggars
It breaks my heart sometimes: children in oversized Tees without any underwear sleeping in the streets, hair all tangled up and so dirty. Their parents look no different, yet they look not mall nourished. The other night I saw an…
My Visa extension beyond 59 days in the Philippines
My visa was about to expire. So I downloaded the necessary forms from the official website of the Bureau of Immigration and headed to Batangas for an extension. Since the Bureau of Immigration closed the office in Puerto Galera, it…
Dutch Sunset, my 5 most favorite
Don’t we all love them: Those beautiful pictures of the sun painting the sky in all red, orange and like 50 shades of blue. I think every person int he world can fall still over beautiful sunset. I’m looking forward…
Where to find Dutch Hunebeds
Off on a road trip to the east of the Netherlands to the picturesque village of Borger in Drenthe. In Borger, you can visit the Hunebed Centre next to the largest still existing hunebed (ancient burial place) in the Netherlands.…
Where to park your car in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen changed from a sleepy little fishermen town to a fast-growing Tourist hot spot. With new short-term rentals and Airbnb on the rise, the city gets crowded especially during the high season. I think besides finding a quiet…
Prison in the Netherlands
On my last tour through the Netherlands, my best friend and I planned to visit the prison museum in Veenhuizen. We both read the Dutch book ‘Pauper Paradise’, telling the story of families that were sent to the correctional colonies…
Amsterdam Surprises
I’m Dutch and I’ve visited Amsterdam many times. I even lived there part-time for a few years. But the city of Amsterdam surprises me even today. Once you leave the traditional tourist paths and go where the Dutch go, you…
Amsterdam crowd watching
Amsterdam is busy, always, but especially on early spring and summer days, and it is common and fun to go out, sit down somewhere and watch the crowd. With a beer and some ‘bitterballen’, meet up with friends and comment…
Famous Fast Food Restaurants in the Netherland
Looking for famous fast-food restaurants in the Netherlands you will find plenty. Holland offers your old-time favorites when it comes to burgers, pizza and coffee, and even Wok to Walk. Burgers You will find a Burger King Restaurant in almost…
Can I travel to the Philippines in 2021?
On January 4, 2021, the Bureau of Immigration released a press announcement about the latest travel restrictions for foreigners that planned on visiting the Philippines during the ongoing COVID pandemic. Here are the latest requirements. It is nearly impossible for…
Den Bosch here we come!
Today my son and I are heading off to the beautiful city of Den Bosch. It will take a few hours by train to get there and we plan on indulging ourselves to the famous Bossche Bol. We also have…
