Gardens by the Bay, Tulipmania

Spent the day at Gardens by the Bay Tulipmania reminiscing about the good old days back in the Netherlands. It's sort of become a yearly tradition for my friend and I to go see tulips (which are my favourite flowers). 

Travelogue - Roermond, Netherlands

Continuing with the series of posts on my beloved Netherlands, here's one for the girls. Outlet shopping! And the irony about this is that my guy friends were the one who found out about this place. 

Designer Outlet Roermond offers many brands with up to 70% off. Go check out their website and be wowed by the many brands. I spent a whole day shopping here, and made a hole in my bank account.

Buds of Spring.

I got a little bored this morning, and decided to superimpose two photos that I took of the view of Maastricht from my room window while on exchange. 

It showcases the changing of seasons from Winter to Spring. 

And that's just me, with a little too much free time on my hands. 

Travelogue - Amsterdam, Netherlands

“Some tourists think Amsterdam is a city of sin, but in truth it is a city of freedom. And in freedom, most people find sin.”

~John Green

Over my exchange period, I went to Amsterdam countless of times. And I still have yet to fully explore the city. I guess because Amsterdam was always just a train ride away, I sort of took it for-granted. 

View from the Central Library!

Travelogue - Maastricht, Netherlands

Where do I begin. Maastricht was my home for 5 months. I have so many precious memories associated with this small town. New friends, new experiences and self discovery. 

Maastricht is located along the River Mass, in the Southern part of a Dutch province called Limburg. The city was developed by the Romans and has such a deep history and culture. It was also the city where the European Union was formed and also where the famous Maastricht Treaty was signed. 

I first arrived in Maastricht at the end of January. It started snowing the day I landed in Holland. Having never seen snow prior to this, it was a definite sight. That day also marked the start of my exchange in Maastricht University. 

I got to experience winter in Maastricht. It was like living in a winter wonderland. The view from my room window was something that I didn't mind waking up to daily. 

Travelogue - Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

Zaanse Schans is located in the town of Zaandam, and it is THE must-go place in Netherlands. The city is home to some of the few operating windmills left in Holland. Be prepared to be blown away by the beauty of the place. Pack a picnic with you and eat along the piers, soak in the endless fields and clear blue skies. Twirl around on the green grass and find inner peace in the beautiful countryside.

Travelogue - Keukenhof, Netherlands

Keukenhof can be described in 3 simple words. Tulip Lovers Paradise.

Keukenhof is like the mother of all flower shows. Located at the South of Netherlands, in a town called Lisse, this park is so exclusive it only opens from mid March to mid May. In between that, time is spent dreaming of new themes, and preparing the park for the next year.

Getting Started.

It's the end of week 11 of school, and I should be busy rushing projects out and preparing for presentations. But in the midst off all this chaos, I find myself wanting to write. 

I've always enjoy writing since young, just never enough to actually try to make something of it. So here is my attempt to combine some of the things I love into one space, namely travel, instagram-ing and writing. 

I'll be back with more soon! Till then, I leave you with a picture of a place I miss very much. 

Maastricht, Netherlands 

(View from my room window, Feb 2012)