LEEUWARDEN – Since the closure of the Blokhuispoort as a prison in 2007, the building is getting a new look and function. The Blokhuispoort is becoming the cultural heart of Leeuwarden. It is being transformed into an extraordinary cultural business centre, which offers for instance shops, art, concerts, the central library, work spaces for students, a hostel, and a restaurant in a great setting. Alibi hostel is finished already and visited to get an impression of the new look. More
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Loved by Pets – Connecting Pet Lovers
“Everything in life can be so straightforward, sometimes you just have to take some risks. Even if you are failing, you at least learn something”, says Janine Huizeling. The 20 years old Media and Entertainment Management Student from Stenden started her own business in December 2016 and has successfully grown it since then. More
‘The way out’: a Dutch group in Sweden that offers a different way of living
In the north of Sweden, in the region of Lapland, lives a group of people from the Netherlands. They moved here to come closer to nature and to escape their ordinary lives. ,,We think that if you live in a rougher or wilder area, the real necessities for living become clear”, says Steven from Friesland. More
Leeuwarden: a small city that offers so much
When I moved here one year ago, I immediately felt like home. Coming from a big city (Bucharest in Rumania), I was used to traffic, rush hours, busy squares and chaos. Instead of all these, I got to experience silence, fresh air, peace and the tranquillity of a small but beautiful city. More
The Boomsma museum in Leeuwarden
The story of the Beerenburger and the Boomsma brewery is told, shown and tasted in the Boomsma museum. The brewery is a part of Frisian history and very popular among tourists. ,,Everybody wants to taste the Beerenburger”, says Jan Thies, guide at the museum. More
Gerd Dijkstra: Sustainable Lifestyle is the Smart Lifestyle (2)
Gerd Dijkstra is a local entrepreneur, who runs Cafeteria Goudenregen, kite shop Vliegerzone, teaches Filipino and Indonesian martial arts delivers mail and practices sustainable lifestyle. His house is completely powered by green energy, and this part, he explained to me how sustainable living benefits his family and the community.
Zaailand square: used for markets and various events
LEEUWARDEN – This is the place that you will not miss anyhow. Located in the city centre, surrounded by small cafeterias and restaurants, Zaailand square is one of the most visited places in Leeuwarden. More
Beauty of Leeuwarden
The man behind Cafeteria Goudenregen (1)
LEEUWARDEN – Gerd Dijkstra (53) is a real Frisian with the energy of eighteen-year-old. He is Leeuwarden based entrepreneur and together with his family runs Cafeteria Goudenregen, kite store Vliegerzone, teaches Filipino and Indonesian martial arts at his own gym, sells and helps people to install solar panels, practices sustainable lifestyle and also delivers mail. More
Yvonne Bleijinga: ,,Photography is my hobby, job and passion”
‘Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying’ (Roy T. Bennett). Yvonne Bleijinga is the owner of eYeCatch Photography and media. In her early age, she went to Cambridge University to study the English Language. To achieve her dream, after some years she went to the School of Photography (Fotovakschool). After graduating, she continued to specialize in photography. She also organizes workshops on how to use a smartphone to take professional pictures. More
