When you live up in Singapore, the climate is something you rarely think about. Hot and humid, occasionally interrupted by thunderstorms,...

Written by Markus, with photos from Markus Walk down any residential street in the Netherlands, and you’ll notice something striking —...

Written with Photos by Markus Every week, without fail, I step into one of the many supermarkets that dot the Dutch landscape. Whether...

Authored by Markus, with photographs by Markus Every summer, as the school bells ring for the last time before the long break, something...

Written By Markus with photos, also by Markus. Every year on the 5th of May, the Netherlands bursts into celebration to commemorate a...

Written by and with photos by Markus When people think of the Netherlands, images of windmills, tulip fields, and bicycles often come to...

Carnaval in Tilburg, the Netherlands, 2025 Written by Markus with photos by Markus Carnaval in Tilburg is an event like no other in the...

Written by Markus with Photos by Markus Finding balance between a demanding finance career and the care of six cats and two dogs has been...

Written by Markus, with photos by Markus The New Year’s celebration in the Netherlands is a time of joy, community, and traditions that...

Written by Markus with photos by Markus Christmas in the Netherlands is a time of family, togetherness, and celebration. One of the most...

Written by Markus, with photos by Markus. The practice of adjusting clocks twice a year may seem mundane, but it significantly impacts...

Written by Markus with Photos by Markus The Start of the Day – The Morning Calm The alarm goes off at 7:00 AM, and as much as I’d love to...

Written by Markus with photos by Markus Dutch people are renowned for their high consumption of dairy products, a tradition deeply rooted...

Written by Markus with photos by Markus Amsterdam, with its serene canals, vibrant culture, and lush parks, offers a delightful escape...

Written by Markus, with Photos by Markus The Dutch music festival season is a vibrant and diverse tapestry of sound, culture, and...

Written by Markus with Photos by Markus During the 1400s in the Netherlands, the significance of canals cannot be overstated. These...

Written by Markus with Photos by Markus King's Day, or "Koningsdag," is a vibrant and dynamic national holiday in the Netherlands....

(Hi many thanks to Engage for Moments' Guest Travel Blogger Antonia Ong for writing the Travel Blog. However, please research when...

Written, including photos by Markus As the early morning sun painted the sky in soft pastel hues, signaling the arrival of Easter Sunday,...

Written with Photos by Markus Dutch supermarkets offer a variety of unique items that reflect the country's culinary traditions and...