On one of New Zealand's most northerly shores lies a fascinating area: Cape Reinga.The Cape Reinga lighthouse graces the view of two mighty bodies of water, the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, as they come crashing together. The roll of their waves beat mercilessly...
While taking the airbus to the airport, we passed an ordinary car that was driven by an unusual man. He had both of his hands on his steering wheel, which is quite normal, however with those same two hands he was also holding a newspaper. His attention was focused on...
We all have our own enemies, but often we mistakenly call our friends "foe", and our foes, we call "friends".Fort Napoleon, which stands near my hometown in Belgium, was built to protect the Belgian coast from a possible offensive attack from England. This invasion...
The coast of Belgium has a fascinating electric tram system connecting the eastern border of the country with the western border. It serves as a popular means of transportation for the locals, as traffic can be heavy and parking is at a premium. But what happens if...
We had been stuck for nearly an hour behind a broken down tram in De Hanne, Belgium (See The Stumbling Block: The Tram to De Panne, En Panne! Fearless Victory Series, Part 4), but thanks to the persistence of our tram driver, we were back on the rail again. The only...
"I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a trap and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God will escape her, but the sinner she will ensnare." (Eccl 7:26 NIV)I know of someone whose cousin means the world to him. Being brought up...
Gasoline-driven vehicles are prohibited in Zermatt, home of the world-famous Matterhorn, and when this is where our route took us, we were forced to leave our car in Täsch and take a short train ride up a beautiful valley. Funny how the air seemed fresher in this...
