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Anne Frank still speaks to us
Anne Frank lived here. For two frightening years of World War II, Prinsengracht 263 was the secret address of the world’s most famous diarist. Queuing outside, I try to imagine this street as it must...
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World at a Glance: Green bikes – and scooters – in Amsterdam
World at a Glance is a series here on Sophie’s World, portraying curious, evocative, happy, sad, wondrous, unexpected little encounters. As I write this I’m on my way to the Netherlands, never mind it...
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Rotterdam by Instagram
Ah, Rotterdam. It’s been more than 20 years since I saw you for the first time and I must admit I wasn’t impressed. Back then, you had the world’s largest port. These days, it’s relegated to 4th...
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Container living on Scheveningen Beach
Container living? It might sound dismal, but can actually be cool. As you might know, I like quirky and unusual accommodations. So when I was given a chance to sleep in a shipping container, well, I...
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Amsterdam in December
A short post today, with just a few images of Amsterdam in December. The shops are brimming with Christmassy cheer… … baubles, toys and fancy bags. And colours. Bright, warm colours inviting you in...
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World at a Glance: The Mesdag Panorama – walking into the painting
Den Haag (The Hague) tends to fall in the shadow of crazy neighbour Amsterdam. And while Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands, Den Haag is home of the government, Parliament and most...
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Whimsical Giethoorn – a photo essay
Do you play Monopoly? Then, amongst the likes of Amsterdam, London and New York, you may have noticed Giethoorn. The tiny Dutch village managed to capture enough votes to win a place on the...
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Kinderdijk, the cat and the cradle
Holland; what image comes to mind? Tulips? Indeed. Wooden clogs? That, too. The sublime paintings by Rembrandt van Rijn? Most definitely. Windmills? Oh yes! And probably the Kinderdijk windmills,...
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