The Famous Delft Blue Pottery – As Street Art!
Efficient Dutch public transport enabled me to make a last minute trip, in time to explore the Delft blue porcelain heritage in its streets.
My trips to the Netherlands all happened when I was well into working adulthood. It was not part of my earlier travels to Europe (unless you count transiting in Schiphol).
Why? I guess it’s a combination of things. Europe is an expensive destination for an Asian, especially in the age before digitalisation made possible new and disruptive travel platforms such as Airbnb and Couchsurfing. So, when confronted with this limitation, more romantic destinations such as Italy or France won out.
As a result, my Netherlands travel typically takes place around business travel. The stories, therefore, are different in focus and mood than when I’m travelling on one of my odysseys, or on holiday.
The Speelklok Museum in Utrecht will Blow Your Mind!
When my colleague in Utrecht suggested going out to a museum of musical clocks, I was sceptical. But it turns out, the speelklok blew my mind.
What is the Panorama Mesdag? Is It Worth Seeing?
A visit to see the Panorama of Mesdag highlights a 19th century luxury trend, but also the gripping poverty of the Dutch working class at the time.
Where to See the Fascinating Art of M.C. Escher
Now, I’m not saying you shouldn’t go to Mauritshuis. But I went to the Escher in Het Paleis art museum instead, and was not sorry.
Mondrian in The Hague: Celebrating Dutch Street Art
I was lucky to visit the Hague in 2017. There were special Dutch street art around the city to celebrate the 100th anniversary of De Stijl.
The Man Who Asked Me for Food in Den Haag
He wanted some money for food. We were at the far end of Wagenstraat, near the canal. This part of the street in Den Haag was a bit dark.
