Vacation Galleries

Railay Beach : Climbers paradise but also known for it's great beaches. Rainy season has not really shown the latter, but it's nice nonetheless.

Railay Beach

Climbers paradise but also known for it's great beaches. Rainy season ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2009 12:51am PST

Krabi : Flight from Singapore to Krabi Town, where I transfered the next day to Railay Beach. I stayed in the Chan Cha Lay hotel, which Lonely Planet recommended. Nice, clean and cheap!

Krabi

Flight from Singapore to Krabi Town, where I transfered the next day t ...

Updated: Oct 06, 2009 1:39am PST

Singapore : Stop over at Michiel and Molina in Singapore

Singapore

Stop over at Michiel and Molina in Singapore

Updated: Oct 06, 2009 12:43am PST

Paris for Faith : My old girlfriend Faith was in Paris for a few days on a fieldtrip with her students. I swapped a day off to go down and see her.

Paris for Faith

My old girlfriend Faith was in Paris for a few days on a fieldtrip wit ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2009 11:24pm PST

Val Thorens 2009 : Vacation in Val Thorens the day after signing divorce papers... Tough but doable

Val Thorens 2009

Vacation in Val Thorens the day after signing divorce papers... Tough ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2009 1:11am PST

Cuba : General photos from Cuba, usually on the way to our next stop. Also holds all videos I shot. First time I post any videos!

Cuba

General photos from Cuba, usually on the way to our next stop. Also ho ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 11:49am PST

Lanzarote : 2 weeks vacation on Lanzarote, nov 2007. We stayed in the center of the island at Villa Amatista.

Lanzarote

2 weeks vacation on Lanzarote, nov 2007. We stayed in the center of th ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 10:41am PST

Cuba - Zapata : A giant swamp wetland similar to the Everglades. Near the "Pigs bay" were the US attempted to invade Cuba.

Cuba - Zapata

A giant swamp wetland similar to the Everglades. Near the "Pigs bay" w ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 3:25am PST

Cuba - Vinales : Most beautiful area of Cuba, a few hours drive from Havana on the way to Pinar del Rio

Cuba - Vinales

Most beautiful area of Cuba, a few hours drive from Havana on the way ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 3:20am PST

Cuba - Trinidad : The Unesco heritage city, beautifully restored was a bit of a disappointment. Too many beggars

Cuba - Trinidad

The Unesco heritage city, beautifully restored was a bit of a disappoi ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 3:18am PST

Cuba - Santa Clara : The Che Guevarra mausoleum is in Santa Clara on Cuba. Ricardo was kind enough to take us in and show us some hospitality. Hope he was able to take his kid to the hospital and use the 14 Convertibles we donated to him ;)

Cuba - Santa Clara

The Che Guevarra mausoleum is in Santa Clara on Cuba. Ricardo was kind ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 3:14am PST

Cuba - Sancti Spiritus : Sancti Spiritus on Cuba

Cuba - Sancti Spiritus

Sancti Spiritus on Cuba

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 3:09am PST

Cuba - Remedios : The city of Remedios on Cuba

Cuba - Remedios

The city of Remedios on Cuba

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 2:45am PST

Cuba - Pinar del Rio : Center of the cigar world. Cuba cigars are the best and the Robainia is the bestest ;)

Cuba - Pinar del Rio

Center of the cigar world. Cuba cigars are the best and the Robainia i ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 2:42am PST

Cuba - Maria la Gorda : Our Xmas holiday. Great place for scuba diving although we didn't. But we met Pam and Iseta from Australia and had a wonderful time with them.

Cuba - Maria la Gorda

Our Xmas holiday. Great place for scuba diving although we didn't. But ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 2:40am PST

Cuba - Las Terrasas : Area that used to hold many coffee fields. Now a more cultural and creative area with practically everything restored to its original habitat. Only one plantage is left and open for tourists.

Cuba - Las Terrasas

Area that used to hold many coffee fields. Now a more cultural and cre ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 2:33am PST

Cuba - Havana : Main city of Cuba. Our starting and ending point of the 3 weeks we spent on Cuba. Despite me and my wife Petra having serious relationship problems, we went on our planned vacation with my father-in-law. We thought the change in scenery, the sun and the distractions would be good for some relaxation and give room to talk. It did and we talked frequently. But in the end, a week after we were back, she asked me for a divorce. These are the last fond memories I have of her, her photography that inspired me beyond belief, her smile and smell and her general kindness. Sadly, not kind enough.

Cuba - Havana

Main city of Cuba. Our starting and ending point of the 3 weeks we spe ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 2:32am PST

Cuba - Citybuses : Dutch city buses being used in Cuba

Cuba - Citybuses

Dutch city buses being used in Cuba

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 2:27am PST

Cuba - Cienfuegos : Cienfuegos

Cuba - Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 11:42pm PST

Condat 2006 : End of October, we visited my parents in Condat again. This time just us two and we ran around the Fumel area for 2 days, getting things organised for our wedding in June. We checked places for guests to stay, venues to hold the dinner and party, talked to photographers and more along those lines. We took many pictures of the places for our wedding. They have been moved to seperate galleries.

Condat 2006

End of October, we visited my parents in Condat again. This time just ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2009 4:55am PST

France 2008 : 3 week vacation in South of France. First at my parents', then a few days near Carcassonne and finally a week in the Provence near Frejus

France 2008

3 week vacation in South of France. First at my parents', then a few d ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2008 7:15am PST

Carcassonne : On the way to Frejus, we stayed at a nice place near Carcassonne and visited the ancient fortress city in the off season. Still busy as hell!

Carcassonne

On the way to Frejus, we stayed at a nice place near Carcassonne and v ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2008 7:06am PST

Denver 2008 : In Febuari, Jans, Marleen, Petra and I visited Ed and Annette in Denver. We had a great week skiing and boarding the Rockies!

Denver 2008

In Febuari, Jans, Marleen, Petra and I visited Ed and Annette in Denve ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2008 5:09am PST

Paris 2007 : a few days in Paris, France, with my good friends Ed and Annette, whom I hadn't seen in 8 years...

Paris 2007

a few days in Paris, France, with my good friends Ed and Annette, whom ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2007 1:57am PST

Norway 2007 : My honeymoon: a short power trip to recharge batteries. We stayed 5 days at the Liane Gård B&B in Søgne, Norway

Norway 2007

My honeymoon: a short power trip to recharge batteries. We stayed 5 da ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 1:06am PST

Condat 2007 : During our stay in Condat for the preparations of our wedding in June, my parents were painting their livingroom.

Condat 2007

During our stay in Condat for the preparations of our wedding in June, ...

Updated: Apr 07, 2007 11:36am PST

Chateau de Bonaguil : End of October, we visited my parents in Condat again. This time just us two and we ran around the Fumel area for 2 days, getting things organised for our wedding in June. Chateau de Bonaguil was one of the places we considered for the dinner and party, but we cancelled it due to added complexity.

Chateau de Bonaguil

End of October, we visited my parents in Condat again. This time just ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2007 8:27am PST

Sienna 2006 : While staying in Stia, we took the others for a visit to Sienna, even though we'd already been there. It's a very nice place full of things to see or places to chill and hang out. While the girls went on a shopping spree, we guys did a quick architecture tour and then settled with a beer on the city square...

Sienna 2006

While staying in Stia, we took the others for a visit to Sienna, even ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2006 10:32am PST

Italy 2006 : At the end of the first week of our vacation, we left France and entered Italy. Petra had chosen a cute bed&breakfast in Vosdinovo, between Genua and Lucca. While there, we visited a beach resorts there on the coast and ended up in Viareggio. Viareggio was thriving nouveau riche beach resort where the rich and famous taunted their riches. All this wealth still shows today in the beautiful villas and house along the boardwalk and it still attracts the rich and famous and the wannabees... worth a visit!

Italy 2006

At the end of the first week of our vacation, we left France and enter ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2006 10:26am PST

Morcote - Switserland : Visit to Morcote while we had a stop-over in Ascona, on our way back to the Netherlands

Morcote - Switserland

Visit to Morcote while we had a stop-over in Ascona, on our way back t ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2006 5:30am PST

Cortona : Cortona is a beaufitul, ancient, citadel city. An old fortress controlling the area around it. It has giant walls, big churches, cute streets, many crafts and arts and lovely restaurants. It is worth a visit, only 2 hours East of Florence. We were there on a rainy day, so our stay was short and we didn't walk around a lot, but we will come back here for sure.

Cortona

Cortona is a beaufitul, ancient, citadel city. An old fortress control ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2006 5:18am PST

Castle of Porciano : While in Stia, we visited the nearby ancient, but fully restored, castle of Porciano. The fort and walls have deteriorated over time, but the main tower - featuring 4 complete living floors - are beautiful. The castle has a magnificent view of the surrounding area, as it was used to control the area.

Castle of Porciano

While in Stia, we visited the nearby ancient, but fully restored, cas ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2006 5:12am PST

Ascona - Switserland : On our way back home, we stopped over in Switserland to see Petra's sister and brother-in-law. We stayed in Ascona on the laggio Maggiore and did some sight-seeing.

Ascona - Switserland

On our way back home, we stopped over in Switserland to see Petra's si ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2006 7:15am PST

Stia - Casa di Peter : For 2 weeks, Martin, Femke, Sjoerd, Fleur, Petra, me and a few other guests stayed in this wonderful, spacious house outside Stia: Casa di Peter. Sjoerd's photos; Martin's photos

Stia - Casa di Peter

For 2 weeks, Martin, Femke, Sjoerd, Fleur, Petra, me and a few other g ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2006 4:38am PST

Lucca : On the way to Stia, we had a few hours to kill compared to the rest of our friends who'd join us there, we stopped by in Lucca. Lucca is an old bastion city, aka fortitied city, that remained independent of Florance for centuries compared to surrounding cities. It is a wealthy, proud old city with too much architecture to see in a short time.

Lucca

On the way to Stia, we had a few hours to kill compared to the rest of ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2006 3:39am PST

Coast of Italy : Photos from our third stop of our holiday in France and Italy. We stayed in a lovely Bed&Breakfast in Fosdinovo for two days and visited Marina di Massa and Viareggio while we were there. Viareggio is an luxury resort, like Nice or Monte Carlo. The old riches have left a truely gorgeous boardwalk with majestic old houses and villas. The rich and famous and the wannabees still come here and parade. Recommended!

Coast of Italy

Photos from our third stop of our holiday in France and Italy. We stay ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2006 3:24am PST

Lyon : Second stop on our way to Italy: Lyon. Far enough South for the weather to clear up and temperatures to reach comfortables areas. Lyon was my goal for it is the origin of "Haute Cuisine". Sadly, I didn't have to time to research it more, although we did have marvelous lunches and dinners! Lyon is a historic place. Definitely going back here!

Lyon

Second stop on our way to Italy: Lyon. Far enough South for the weathe ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2006 1:42am PST

Troyes : First stop of our vacation. We drove down to Italy in a week and stopped in a few French cities, staying in cozy, romantic hotels or B&B along the way.Troyes is about 1.5 hr East of Paris and gorgeous. Worth a visit. It's ancient, has a rich tradition, dozens of churches if that is your thing. And the textile industry used to be its jewel back in the old days. Only thing left now is huge factory outlets of all major brands!

Troyes

First stop of our vacation. We drove down to Italy in a week and stopp ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2006 1:25am PST

Barcelona 2006 : After a skitrip that got cancelled. Marleen, Petra and I went for a short trip to Barcelona and the warm Spring weather. We had a blast, walked our feet off and enjoyed delicious tapas in Barcelona's best tapas place: El Bitxo. Also check out my Gaudi photos and photos from an architectural walking tour.

Barcelona 2006

After a skitrip that got cancelled. Marleen, Petra and I went for a sh ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2006 1:05pm PST

Ibiza 2005 : The 5th anniversary of our Ibiza trips! We had a wonderful two weeks with good weather, good fun, great games and an occasional terential rain!

Ibiza 2005

The 5th anniversary of our Ibiza trips! We had a wonderful two weeks w ...

Updated: Nov 01, 2005 12:47pm PST

Condat 2005 : A week of vacation at my parents' house in Condat, south-west of France, near Fumel, Cahors and Villeneuve. Petra and I drove down with Isabelle, Elise and my newborn nephew Vincent

Condat 2005

A week of vacation at my parents' house in Condat, south-west of Franc ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2005 7:25am PST

Tuscany : Petra and got away for 10 days to the lovely Tuscany region in Italy. We stayed a in nice place, 10 min from Colle Val d'Elsa. Early May is a great time to enjoy Tuscany. It's nice but not scorching hot yet. Green is the most popular color that time of year, so beware for some rain too. ;)

Tuscany

Petra and got away for 10 days to the lovely Tuscany region in Italy. ...

Updated: May 23, 2005 9:12am PST

Abbaye de Villiers : While on a getaway-weekend in Waterloo, Belgium, we visited an splendid, huge anient Abbeye ruin in Villiers

Abbaye de Villiers

While on a getaway-weekend in Waterloo, Belgium, we visited an splendi ...

Updated: Apr 29, 2005 4:29am PST

Bern : Petra and I visited her sister in Bern and spent 4 days with Suzanne, Michel and Petra's niece Caitlin

Bern

Petra and I visited her sister in Bern and spent 4 days with Suzanne, ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2005 2:26am PST

London : The last weekend of September, Petra and I visited my old friend Jelte in London. Of course, Petra and I had to play bloody tourists and take pictures of everything! :) Too bad it was somewhat overcast weekend, so pretty flat pictures...

London

The last weekend of September, Petra and I visited my old friend Jelte ...

Updated: Oct 04, 2004 3:27pm PST

Condat 2004 : Photos I made while in Condat, Fumel and the surrounding area, when I visited my parents there

Condat 2004

Photos I made while in Condat, Fumel and the surrounding area, when I ...

Updated: May 11, 2004 2:43pm PST

Antwerpen : I went on a short trip to Antwerpen with Petra. It's a popular destination for Dutch people, and now I know why: excellent food, really close, very cozy and friendly. All in all, just the perfect short trip that's really far away from it all.We stayed in a Bed&Breakfast just outside the center, a short walk away. Very nice and quiet! Recommended!

Antwerpen

I went on a short trip to Antwerpen with Petra. It's a popular destina ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2004 6:18am PST

Les Lilas 2004 : Another year another skitrip. Not as many people as last year, but great un as always. Les Lilas in Morgins was once again a great host for us! Many thanks to Jelmer, Hesther, Claudine, Ruben and Robin! And next year, prepare for te baby rush... ;)

Les Lilas 2004

Another year another skitrip. Not as many people as last year, but gre ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2004 4:52am PST

Pre-union Les Lilas 2004 : As usual, before we go skiing in Morgins, there is a "meet and greet" with everyone, old friends and new ones, so that we all kinda have an idea whom we go skiing with. Because the group is big (25+), it helps to get to know everyone. The Grauwen residence is, as usual, the place where it happens.

Pre-union Les Lilas 2004

As usual, before we go skiing in Morgins, there is a "meet and greet" ...

Updated: Jan 28, 2004 2:09am PST

Ibiza 2003 : About every other year, we retreat to a villa on Ibiza with 8 people and have a break. Big house, modern appliances, big pool, tennis court at our disposal, with sun and beach and clubs nearby... there is not a whole lot more you need. Petra has more pictures... But so do Martin and Isabelle and Rob.

Ibiza 2003

About every other year, we retreat to a villa on Ibiza with 8 people a ...

Updated: Nov 25, 2003 8:20am PST

Pre-Ibiza BBQ : Before going to Ibiza in a few weeks, Isabelle thought it would be nice thing and a good idea for everyone to meet informally. So she and Rob threw a BBQ party at their place. Great idea!

Pre-Ibiza BBQ

Before going to Ibiza in a few weeks, Isabelle thought it would be nic ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2003 9:41am PST

Les Lilas 2003 : Our 3rd annual skiing trip to 'Les Lilas' in Morgins, Switserland, part of "les portes du soleil". Took place from 8-15th of Febuary 2003. There are pictures from me as well as Martin and my sister Isabelle in here.

Les Lilas 2003

Our 3rd annual skiing trip to 'Les Lilas' in Morgins, Switserland, par ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2003 6:59am PST

Barcelona : In June 2000, I was in Barcelona for a week long workshop, but I added some vacation time as well. Lovely city, great place to work and live!

Barcelona

In June 2000, I was in Barcelona for a week long workshop, but I added ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2003 7:29am PST

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