Albania A travel diary — hills, history, honesty & heart Suddenly everyone was talking about Albania, I was curious so Olivier and I set off on a four day self-arranged taster from the Netherlands. Day One – Monday Feb 9th 2026 Tirana First Impressions & Drive South Alarm at 05:30 out the door by 06:20, […]
As we were studying the topic for our Buddhist discussion meeting of January I marveled at how liberating the concept was and how it could help so many of us feel happier in life, hence my sharing: No matter what’s going on in our life, we are never fixed in one inner state. In Buddhism, […]
Lately, I’ve been fed up with almost everything. With the state of the world. With social media and constant selling. With the endless noise, opinions, urgency. And, if I’m honest, with myself too — my lack of focus. What I really wanted was to disappear for a while. In nature, with RED my cat. Silence. […]
Lately I’ve been catching myself feeling impatient with myself. Wanting clarity. Wanting movement. Wanting to start the Year of the Horse! We are January 10th already! Yet I still felt I was working out what to get rid of in 2026, shed the rest of the Year of the Snake! And then I read a […]
What do I wish for the world in 2026? If I could summarize it in one word, it would be lightness. Light. And lightness of being. That is what I wish to bring into the world. A reconnection with our inner child — its playfulness, curiosity, hope, and boldness. The world has changed profoundly over […]
For years, I talked about going on a silent retreat.An ashram in India.A remote place in Europe.Even a retreat centre here in the Netherlands. But every time the same question popped up:Why spend so much money just to be quiet? So instead, I came to our little eco cottage in Zeeland and gave myself four […]
Lisbon 2025: Our Annual Andrew Extravaganza Thursday, October 23rd – Arrival & Saldanha Evening Our yearly Andrew extravaganza a month before his birthday! He chooses the city and the show and we meet up from all over. This year: Phantom of the Opera in Lisbon! From the Hague to Schiphol and our three-hour flight TAP […]
Exploring Krakow – Because Adventure Has No Age Limit From medieval squares to mouthwatering pierogi, Krakow greeted us with warmth, music, and history at every turn. This trip wasn’t just a getaway — it was a reminder of how easy, affordable, and energising European adventures can be, even (or especially!) after 50. With a bit […]
Something different today, a man, who though he looks about 25 is approaching 50 and has an interesting story to share which could benefit us all.I discovered the benefits of molecular hydrogen myself and though we both have different paths and endorse different products we share a powerful desire to educate and inform the people […]
When I found out our mystery destination was Paris, I’ll be honest — I felt a little pang of disappointment. Paris again? I’ve lived here, studied here, wandered these streets more times than I can count. Surely there was nothing left to surprise me? How wrong I was. This Paris was different — softer, greener, […]
