Some years ago I attended a funeral outside The Hague. It was held at the cemetery Duinhof in IJmuiden.The funeral itself was held in a

‘No pain, no gain’. In Dutch we have a similar saying that is about fashion: ‘If you want to be beautiful, you must suffer’. And

How powerful is your car engine? Nowadays, an auto engine’s power is measured in kilowatts (kW). But you may still encounter the term “horsepower” (hp)

To reach the beaches of the Côte d’Azur we travel through France along “les routes a peages”. Or in English: toll roads. If we go

Although the Second World War ended on August 15, 1945, many people believe that the war ended in May of that year. It is of

Some time ago the steeple of the “Haagse Toren” ( tower of The Hague) wore a purple skirt. But now you can again admire it