Bali, indonesia, go there!

A couple of years ago I went on vacation to Bali. My first trip outside of europe. I went with a friend for three weeks. It was great! Denpasar, an abandoned amusementpark, the people, hospitality, friends, going out, Sanur, Kuta. It was amazing. The faith, how the people live, how friendly they are... It was a trip I will never ever forget. Until today I wish I could go back. I had a very bad experience there with some european guy that kind of not wanted to let us go home. We were stranded in the middle of the night in another town. There were some balinees kids shooting pool and they tried to call us a cab, the cabs were not open anymore. They brought us to the hotel on their scooters.. We were so greatfull!! This is what I call hospitality. In one day the worst and best experience!

Bali, one island worth visiting, if you can, do!

Vacation Booked! Italy here we come..

Yes, I finally found my vacation and well... Nothing new this year. I am going to Piètra Ligure, a place in Italy in the Flowerrivièra. It is not a big town but well I like it a lot. In the neighbourhood are lots of things to do and big cities are all around. Nothing planned yet but it will get shape in the next months. May is when I go so I still have some time..


People, enjoy your saturday. Have fun at home or while going out! I know I will! Keeping you posted!

Carnaval 2012 Eindhoven - Lampegat

It has been 17.00 and officially carnaval has started. Today thousand of people leave their regular clothes at home and go on having a party in the strangest outfits. The next xouple of days I will try to give some updates and share some pictures.

We all go out tomorrow and I cannot wait!

I forgot to mention all villages in the south now have cool carnaval names (nicknames). Eindhoven (hometown of Philips) is called Lampegat (lampvillage). This just shows how many people love this party and are also anxious to get the party started!

Saturday the parade will take place in Eindhoven/Lampegat a real cool parade you should not miss (if you are around that is!)
Sunday in the centre youth carnaval will take place and there is a band contest.

And off course my favourite salsa cafe has its own caribean program:






These are just two activities but all over Brabant and limburg will be lots of stuff to do!

Be there!

Going out in Eindhoven: Stratums Eind

Stratums Eind is the street in Eindhoven where it all goes down, when it comes to going out in Eindhoven. It is a street filled with bars, cafés and disco's. This street is actualle close to the centre of Eindhoven it is just a 5 minute walk from the market to Stratums eind, so really easy to find. From the Central trainstation to stratums eind it is a 15 minute walk straight through the centre of Eindhoven.

 Stratum in daylight.

Stratums Eind as said is a narrow street filled with bars. It is a great place to have an afternoon cup of tea or coffee but this is also where every weekend the party is started. A huge number of people in all ages come here to have a blast on saturday. There are all kinds of cafés, karaokebar, disco, gaybar, german cafe, studentbars. In short there is something for everyone. During events there are always events organised in this street, queensday (30th april) is such a day and when you are around, check it out!

 during event: Carnaval

The times Stratum is the place to be:

thursday (studentnight): 22.00 - 02.00

friday:                             22.00 - 04.00

saturday:                         22.00 - 04.00

A few of my favourite cafés;
Cafe Santé & Café De Stunt; cafe/bar with popular music where there usually is a relaxed atmosphere
Santiago de Cuba; where upstairs is a room to salsa, and everybody dances

But as said there are numerous bars, so feel free and check it out when you are in the neighbourhood!