Looking with a birds-eye view to Lisbon, you might notice the mountains, the beautiful buildings, or the Ponte 25 de Abril that spans impressively over the Tagus river. This river is a staple in Portuguese panoramas but beneath the glistering surface of the water, some concerning challenges lay low. The Tagus river has its origin in Spain and comes to shore in Lisbon, Portugal. Through … Continue reading The border, the river, and the problem
Amsterdam is full of haunted places, but the scariest one might be the Ghost Alley. The name of this alley recalls a horrible tragedy that happened a long time ago. It all started with two sisters and a handsome sailor. Do you want to dive into the dark past of Amsterdam? Listen to this podcast and enjoy. Continue reading The Story of the Ghost Alley
Molenbeek is an area of Brussels which is discussed a lot. In more recent news, Molenbeek has been called a hell hole by former American president Donald Trump. Why, you might ask? After the 2015 attacks in Paris and the 2016 attacks in Brussels, Molenbeek turned out to be a breeding ground for extremists, ISIS terrorists. This bad reputation still lingers around Molenbeek, but a … Continue reading Molenbeek on the right path
The time of carelessly visiting bars is over. From now on, you need a charged phone battery, an official application courtesy of the government and a working QR-code to get in to bars. If you don’t agree with these new terms and conditions, you will have to accept the consequences. On a muggy Wednesday night at Leidseplein, people are rummaging their way through the crowd, … Continue reading Back to the bars
The summer of 2021 was the summer of floods for the Benelux. These natural disasters will happen more often and on a larger scale. With the Netherlands laying mostly below the sea level, are the Dutch prepared for such disasters, or are there still a lot of precautions to be taken? With climate change accelerating day by day and the sea level rising, the Netherland’s … Continue reading The Netherlands and their flooding problem
