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News from Java Island: Hotel Jakarta 38

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LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

The boarding stewards of the ss Rotterdam 42

Interview with DJ Sander van Doorn 10

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Report Dutch East India Company 72

Lifestyle 10

Interview with DJ Sander van Doorn

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Must haves

Fashion 18

Dutch fashion for him and her

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Fashion in the olden days! Dutch traditional costumes

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Interview with Sarah Lingg – TOV Essentials

Beauty 28

Personal care for women and men in summer

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5 tips from The Wellness Garden

WestCord 36

Column by Karin Bloemen

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Hotel Jakarta

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The boarding stewards of the ss Rotterdam

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Kids & Teens: Typical Dutch games

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WestCord puzzle

WestCord favorites

Travel 48

Henk Angenent and WTC Hotel Leeuwarden

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Out and about: tips for a real Dutch day

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Interview with the port warden of Rotterdam

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Portrait of the purely Dutch company Spyker

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Discover the ‘Elfstedentocht’

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Reader offer: the city and the islands

Column

by Karin Bloemen 36 Nick van Ormondt

Portrait of the purely Dutch company Spyker 58

Bicycle racing report 66 Giant

Body, mind, and soul 64

Interview with personal trainer Guy van der Reijden

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Bicycle racing report

Food and beverage 70

Interview with Rob Baan – Koppert Cress

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Report Dutch East India Company

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Terrace special!

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Recipe smoked duck breast

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The perfect wine of Wijnimport J. Bart

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EDITORIAL

TYPICALLY DUTCH IS ALSO OUR NATIONAL COLOR ORANGE. IT ALWAYS FILLS US WITH PRIDE AS THE COUNTRY TURNS ORANGE DURING WORLD CUPS, THE OLYMPICS AND AT KING’S DAY. ORANGE IS THE COLOR OF SOLIDARITY AND SOCIABILITY. THE NETHERLANDS IS A BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE COUNTRY

Editorial When we came up with the theme of ‘Typical Dutch’ for this issue, deciding

to live anywhere else, and also for entrepreneurs our country is particularly

the content was a piece of cake.

inspiring. Of course, it’s not always effortless and things sometimes go differently than planned, but it always points to new challenges.

If we think of typical Dutch things and scenery we immediately think of windmills, cheese and tulips, but there is so much more. We have the unique

This issue includes a report about our new WestCord Hotel Jakarta. We

Wadden Sea, which is elected by UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the

are currently busy with the preparation of construction, which is set to start

beautiful Frisian horse, our beautiful cows and the Frisian ‘Elfstedentocht’.

in 2016. The hotel will be built on the Java Island in Amsterdam. The fact

A little further on you’ll find National Park De Hoge Veluwe and Palace ‘Het

that people departed the docks near our Hotel New York with the Holland

Loo’. Especially typical Dutch is Amsterdam with its historic canals and the

Amerika Line to the ‘west’ and the Java Island with the Dutch Steamship

Rijksmuseum, where you can enjoy the works of our great (art) masters. In

Company to the ‘east’, is a unique similarity. Jakarta will be a very special

the city of Delft the world-famous Delft Blue porcelain is produced by the

hotel for us; a ‘next level’. As you know, we love challenges. The opening is

royal pottery ‘Porceleyne Fles’. The city of Rotterdam has developed into an

planned for mid 2017.

architectural masterpiece of international stature!

Special guest in the magazine is the Rotterdam port warden: Of course our Royal family is iconic for The Netherlands. Our beautiful king

René de Vries. We have had the pleasure of meeting him and his ‘Port of

and queen internationally give our small country that bit of extra allure and

Rotterdam’. You can read his fascinating story of this dynamic world port.

respect. Additionally King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima make a

Typical Dutch!

fantastic effort in promoting our country and stimulate the development.

A golden couple. Typically Dutch is also our national color orange. It

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always fills us with pride as the country turns orange during World Cups, the

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LIFESTYLE

AN INTERVIEW WITH DUTCH PRIDE

Sander van Doorn!

THE DUTCH DANCE SCENE IS AS POPULAR AS IT HAS EVER BEEN. FROM THE AMSTERDAM ARENA TO THE LARGEST FESTIVALS IN AMERICA, ‘OUR’ MEN ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THOUSANDS OF HAPPY FACES AND SWAYING HIPS. MEET SANDER VAN DOORN (36), A DOWN-TO-EARTH DUTCHMAN WITH A GREAT PASSION FOR MUSIC. A MAN WHO HAS BEEN AMONGST THE BEST DJS SINCE 2004, WITH SEVERAL WORLD HITS ON HIS RESUME. OH, AND HE HAS ROBBIE WILLIAMS ON HIS SPEED DIAL.

FIRST THINGS FIRST: HOW ARE YOU?

when I decided to focus entirely on producing

actually quite bizarre that I was in Miami two days

‘Good, thanks! We had a great time at the

music.’

ago, now in Australia, and tomorrow I’ll be back at home on the couch, as if nothing happened.” It

Miami Music Week and also performed a couple of shows in Australia. My latest single was just

WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU WANTED TO BE

released as well: ‘Ori Tali Ma’.

A DJ AND PRODUCER?

can be bizarre, but I enjoy it a lot!’

‘I was always interested in music. When DJ

YOU ARE AN EXAMPLE FOR MANY

WHAT’S ON YOUR SCHEDULE TODAY?

technology became popular, I began experimen-

YOUNG PEOPLE. WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE

‘Today I’ll be in the studio producing several of my

ting with turntables and drum pads. And then my

FOR THE NEW GENERATION OF DJS

future tracks. I have a few songs in the pipeline,

teenage dream came true!’

AND PRODUCERS?

so I’m focused on those at the moment. And I’m

‘That is a very difficult question. I could easily WHERE DOES YOUR LOVE OF MUSIC

write a book full of advice. You become successful

COME FROM?

by producing tons of music, performing at shows,

YOU ARE NOW ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE

There is no specific place. My love of music comes

and profiling yourself in the right way. Of course,

TOP DJS. CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHEN EXACT-

from within; I’ve always loved it.’

most important is a love of music.’

VAN DOORN? WHAT WAS THE TIPPING

SUDDENLY, YOU WERE WELL KNOWN,

YOU WORKED WITH SOME OF THE GREATS

POINT?

TRAVELED THE WORLD, AND EARNED A

IN THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD. WHAT

‘That’s hard to tell. When I started producing and

LOT MORE MONEY THAN YOUR PEERS.

WAS THAT EXPERIENCE LIKE?

DJing, I never thought it would become my actual

‘It all went so quickly that I wasn’t really aware of

‘These kind of collaborations are often quite

job. Sander Ketelaars became Sander van Doorn

it. It wasn’t until later when I thought: “Hmm, it’s

informal; other artists also have no interest in

always busy touring, of course!’

LY SANDER KETELAARS BECAME SANDER

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unnecessary hassles. You go into the studio to-

‘I was once attacked by a swarm of wasps

gether and share ideas until you come up with

during a show in Poland. I was stung in the most

a good song. It did feel a bit crazy when I told

horrible places, but I wanted to finish my set.

Robbie Williams that I thought one of his ideas

These are moments you can laugh about after

was not so good. You can only create the best

the fact, but at the time it was anything but fun.’

songs if you’re truly honest with yourself.’

MOST OF THE TOP DJS ARE FROM THE DOES YOUR POPULARITY HAVE A

NETHERLANDS. CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHY?

DOWNSIDE?

‘That is a common question! The Dutch public

‘It can be tough, but it’s always worth it. I so-

is very critical, so Dutch artists have to give that

metimes arrive at the airport in the middle of the

little bit extra to truly shine. The bar is higher here

night, just an hour and a half before a show. That

than elsewhere.’

‘IT DID FEEL A BIT CRAZY WHEN I TOLD ROBBIE WILLIAMS THAT I THOUGHT ONE OF HIS IDEAS WAS NOT SO GOOD’

can be very stressful, but, on the other hand, cancelling is not an option. The show may be

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS TYPICAL DUTCH?

very stressful, but if I can relax the next day and

‘The sobriety. Abroad, people can be very

enjoy the new environment I’m in, I immediately

enthusiastic and excited. In America, screaming

forget all of that.

fans wait outside an artist’s hotel. You’ll never experience something like that in the

WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING

Netherlands!’

YOU EXPERIENCED WHILE ON TOUR?

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LIFESTYLE WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD TO BE A

WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT THE

IS IT AN ADVANTAGE TO BE DUTCH IN THIS

DUTCHMAN?

NETHERLANDS WHEN YOU ARE ABROAD?

SCENE?

‘That the Dutch scene is seen as a leader interna-

‘Actually, that’s an easy question to answer:

‘Once you’re part of the scene, it doesn’t really

tionally, especially since I, and all the artists I now

just the feeling of being at home. Abroad, I

matter, although I do enjoy all the Dutch guests.

consider as friends, have played a key role in that.

am constantly traveling, meeting new people,

It’s definitely an advantage if you want to make a

It’s very cool to see our little country be ahead of

and performing. I experience new things all the

name for yourself. Many major record labels are

the curve compared to countries like America and

time, which is great, but demands a lot of my

established in the Netherlands.’

England.

energy. When I’m back home in Eindhoven, I can completely relax.’

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Sander van Doorn’s favorites DJ SET

Mixer: Pioneer DJM 900 Nexus Turntables: Pioneer 4x CDJ-2000 Nexus

THE NETHERLANDS IS A LOT MORE

WHAT HAS THE POPULARITY OF

INNOVATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO

DANCE MUSIC ABROAD DONE FOR

DANCE MUSIC COMPARED TO THE

YOUR CAREER?

USA FOR EXAMPLE (EXCLUDING

‘The huge popularity abroad opens many

DETROIT TECHNO AND CHICAGO

doors for us artists. It has definitely helped

HOUSE). CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHY

my career. If dance wasn’t as popular, I

DANCE, SPECIFICALLY EDM (ELEC-

wouldn’t have come this far.

TRONIC DANCE MUSIC), IS SO POPULAR OVERSEAS?

IT’S A COMMON MISCONCEPTION

‘It was inevitable that the Dutch popularity

THAT DJS ONLY PERFORM ON STAGE.

would spread to other countries. For exam-

AFTER ALL, YOU ALSO PRODUCE A

ple, in the nineties, the house music scene

LOT OF SONGS. WHAT DO YOU PRE-

used to be huge in the Netherlands thanks

FER: DJING OR PRODUCING?

to legendary clubs like It and Roxy. We now

That’s a difficult question, because one

‘I have no specific favorites when it comes to places

see the scene developing in other countries

can’t exist without the other. If I never star-

where I have performed. Every place in the world

such as America, Brazil, and Chile. Although

ted producing, I would never have become

has its own charm and culture. Burning Man in the

in those countries, it is a lot bigger than here

a DJ. And if I never started DJing, my career

at the time.’

wouldn’t be as successful as it is now.

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‘THE DUTCH PUBLIC IS VERY CRITICAL, SO DUTCH ARTISTS HAVE TO GIVE THAT LITTLE BIT EXTRA TO TRULY SHINE’

‘Ori Ma Tali’

TRACKS YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO AT THE MOMENT ‘Bunny Dance by Oliver Heldens. Every week I listen to lots of promo tracks for my label. This is one of my highlights of the week. I also listen to a wide range of other music that may inspire me for new projects; from rock to street artists.’

FAVORITE PLACE IN THE NETHERLANDS ‘That will always be Eindhoven – my home base – where I grew up, and where my family and friends live.’

DUTCH FESTIVAL ‘I don’t have a favorite, but I’m very proud of the fact that we as a small country have so many festivals, both indoor and outdoor. Because I play most of my shows abroad, it never gets old to play in front of a Dutch crowd.’

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FASHION

TODAY, HARDLY ANYONE IS STILL PAYING ATTENTION TO TRADITIONAL COSTUMES. MOREOVER, THEY’RE AS GOOD AS DEAD

FASHION IN THE OLDEN DAYS! Traditional costumes: the most normal thing in the world

YOU PROBABLY KNOW TRADITIONAL COSTUMES FROM PARTICULAR TRIPS TO VOLENDAM, THE ZUIDERZEE MUSEUM IN ENKHUIZEN, OR (REGIONAL) HOLIDAYS ON WHICH TRADITIONS ARE KEPT ALIVE. THERE WAS A TIME, HOWEVER, WHEN THESE OUTRAGEOUS COSTUMES WERE FASHIONABLE AND SUBJECT TO ALL KINDS OF RULES. Today, hardly anyone is still paying attention to

The four best-known villages and related regional

costumes belong to the major tourist attractions

traditional costumes. Moreover, they’re as good

costumes are featured here.

of the village, wearers claim they do not preserve

as dead. Only a small group of elderly people are

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the costumes for tourists, but for themselves. The

sticking to their guns and keep appearing in tradi-

VOLENDAM

‘Volendammer hul’ – the small white cap that

tional attire in public. An advocate of the costumes

Traditional costumes from the village of Volendam,

women wear on their heads – is particularly

is a group consisting of approximately 500 elderly

situated in North Holland, are the most famous of

distinctive. Another part of the outfit is the red

people in the municipality of Staphorst-Rouveen.

all. After all, pictures of groups of friends or families

coral necklace, consisting of three rows of thick

Incidentally, ‘regional costumes’ is a more appro-

in traditional costumes in a house typical to Volen-

red coral and a rectangular gold lock. Frau Antje,

priate term for traditional costumes, as every regi-

dam are shared online by both Dutch and inter-

also known as the cheese girl from the Dutch

on or municipality had its own traditions and rules.

national visitors every day. Although the traditional

Dairy Association commercials, is the face of

Trousers with a

button-fastened fly Unlike with women, the differences in the traditional costumes were much less visible for men. Guys mainly wore practical attire, such as the ‘klepbroek’: trousers that open with a fly rather than a zipper.

Now that was handy!

traditional costumes from Volendam, even though she’s only a fictive character and isn’t really related to Volendam.

MARKEN Every year, the small peninsula of Marken also attracts many tourists because of its traditional costumes. Here, costumes stand out mainly due to their variety of colors and the use of a ‘rijglijf’ (jumps): a decorated corset. In addition, the enthusiastic residents of Marken dress in the outfits on any festive occasion.

On Sundays, the costumes are extended with a piece of printed

Traditional costumes are now one of the major attractions of Volendam.

cloth that is worn on the chest and is also called a ‘blauw’ (blue).

STAPHORST-ROUVEEN

Religion

The church used to exert great influence on traditional costumes. Sunday

In Staphorst-Rouveen, there’s still a group of residents who walk

attire, for example, was almost invariably different from attire that was worn

around in costumes with their heads held high. Here, the women

the rest of the week. Moreover, the rule that Sunday attire can’t be washed

wear a so-called undershirt made of black fabric, complemented

applies to many costumes!

by a ‘kraplap’ (bodice), which is nearly always decorated with flower motifs. The skirt is made of black fabric, although the wo-

less money was available, and fabrics were more difficult to obtain. Another important

men also tend to wear a blue fabric on Sundays. A period of

reason was the rise of mobility. Because of it, people visited more and more different pla-

mourning has a major influence on the costumes of these wo-

ces and were increasingly influenced by the opinions of others. As a result, new life was

men (see box).

breathed into strict traditions. However, wonders will never cease. Fashion is a recurring phenomenon, so who knows? We might be wearing ‘oorijzermuts’ or a ‘Volendamse hul’

HUIZEN

on our heads soon. Anything is possible with today’s fashion trends!

The traditional costumes from Huizen at the Gooimeer in North Holland are best known for their variety of hats. These hats have the most imaginative names, such as ‘oorijzermuts’ (ear

Mourning

Like the church, a period of

rising hat), ‘isabee’, and ‘kornetmuts’ (cornet hat). A number of

mourning also exerted great

residents use the isabee in daily life, while they’re saving the

influence on costumes. Following

oorijzermuts for Sundays and special occasions. The rest of

the death of a family member,

the outfit is much less colorful than the costumes of the nearby

friend, or neighbor, for example,

village of Marken. Black and purple are the main colors.

a number of adjustments had to be made that had to be worn for

Although devotees and enthusiasts are still keeping traditions

a certain period of time. In some

alive, traditional costumes can barely be seen on the streets. En-

cases, these periods amounted to

thusiasm about costumes started to fade around the Second

three years!

World War, which is primarily related to the war itself. After all,

Learn young, learn fair!

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FASHION

TOV Essentials

NEW LUXURY

SINCE THE REAL DUTCH TOV ESSENTIALS WAS LAUNCHED FOURTEEN YEARS AGO, IT HAS BECOME A FULL-FLEDGED AND VERY POPULAR JEWELRY BRAND. CREATIVE DIRECTOR SARAH LINGG LAUNCHED THE BRAND AIMING TO CREATE A ‘NEW LUXURY’ BRAND: QUALITY, LUXURY PRODUCTS FOR AN ATTRACTIVE PRICE, BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE MIDDLE SEGMENT OF THE MARKET AND THE LUXURY BRANDS.

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‘OUR BEAUTIFUL LOGO IS INSPIRED BY THE OLDEST LOGO IN THE WORLD – THAT OF THE DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY (V.O.C.)’

WHAT DOES TOV MEAN?

present and sell the collection. Du-

peppers and other special spices

‘TOV literally means “good” in He-

ring that time, I travel around the

and products from India within the

brew. Of course, such a beautiful

world for new inspiration and perfect

reach of all the Dutch, of all ranks

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS

word with equally special meaning

all the styles that are being procured

and positions. Before that time, only

TYPICALLY DUTCH?

has a powerful connotation, giving

at that moment.

the elite could afford it. That’s where

‘Complaining about everything and

the Dutch expression “peperduur”

endlessly analyzing events in televisi-

your brand something extra. Every-

proud.’

thing we do must therefore live up to

WHAT MAKES TOV UNIQUE?

(expensive as pepper, meaning really

on programs. However, the flipside is

the meaning of that word. Perfectly

‘TOV was the first jewelry brand to

expensive) stems from. Furthermo-

that the Dutch are down to earth and

simple, yet clearly meant for every-

fill the enormous gap between bijoux

re, they were mandated by Dutch

tolerant, which we value and hold in

one.

at the lower end of the market and

provinces to mint coins themselves.

high esteem.’

the – often beyond reach for most

That inspired me, as one of the first

HOW DID YOU SET UP TOV?

women – traditional luxury brands.

jewelry brands, to make coins a part

HOW IS THE DUTCH SENSE OF

‘Everything starts with a dream, so

Working with goldsmiths in our stu-

of the DNA of TOV.’

FASHION?

did the creation of my own jewelry

dios in Italy makes it possible to pro-

brand. Fourteen years ago, I ne-

duce my jewelry with real handmade

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT

because of my job I move in the

ver could have dreamt that any of

details, which you otherwise can only

THE NETHERLANDS?

circles of fashionista’s. Therefore, my

my ideas could become such a big

buy at the high end of the market at

‘I like the Netherlands because it is

opinion is not entirely representative.

thing. Now, we are even appreciated

sky-high prices.’

a melting pot of people. I am also

However, when I sometimes make

impressed by the ambition and the

time to visit our Dutch clients, I am

by women worldwide for our authen-

‘Increasingly improving. Of course,

tic luxurious jewelry at an affordable

HOW DUTCH IS THE TOV

entrepreneurship of many Dutch

often positively surprised. In particu-

price.’

BRAND?

people. Additionally, I feel privileged

lar, the young girls pick up the latest

‘Very Dutch! Our beautiful logo is

to live in Amsterdam; despite all the

trends extremely quickly. Of course,

CAN YOU TELL US MORE

inspired by the oldest logo in the

inspiring cities I have had the pleasu-

that is a result of everyone having

ABOUT THE DESIGN AND

world – that of the Dutch East In-

re of visiting in the world, our capital

access to the same bloggers and

PRODUCTION PROCESS?

dia Company (V.O.C.), founded in

is still my number one.’

media.’

‘We develop all designs graphically,

Amsterdam in 1602. A funny detail is

in our design studio in Amsterdam.

that our head office was located on

WHEN DO YOU FEEL PROUD TO

WHAT ARE THE TOV

Our core team makes a selection

the shipyards of that time.’

BE DUTCH?

ESSENTIALS FOR THIS

‘When I am abroad and encounter

SUMMER?

prototypes are created in our studios

DOES THE NETHERLANDS

a lot of colleague-entrepreneurs

‘Your smile in combination with your

in Italy. After we receive the proto-

FORM A SOURCE OF

or see other Dutch brands in cities

INIZIALI bracelet or necklace, with

types, we make a final selection

INSPIRATION FOR YOU?

far from the Netherlands. Recent-

the trend being to wear multiple

for the new collection. Then our in-

‘Actually, it originally was the Dutch

ly, I was in Los Angeles and saw

layers of necklaces together.’

ternational team of representatives

East India Company (V.O.C.) which

a store belonging to our really Dutch

visits all 750 connected jewelers to

inspired the concept. They brought

G-Star brand, which also made me

from the first designs. Subsequently,

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5 TIPS

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Stefanie Schouman

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TIP 1

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News from Java Island

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WESTCORD

COLUMN

Karin Bloemen about the Netherlands I really love the Netherlands. I truly believe bubbling with ideas and artistry. The city tricycles, and the true citizens of Amsterthat the Netherlands is an amazing and had its weird spots, wacky squats, and dam live in the city of Almere. In economic special country and find it a privilege to be shady neighborhoods where oddballs lived terms, the city is in top gear, while everyable to live my life here. Over the past few who were experimenting with art and life; thing is focused on tourism. It’s become years, this feeling has greatly increased be- the days of Herman Brood and Ramses one big, safe amusement park! cause of the many trips around the world that I was able to take; from New Zealand to

I deeply believe that every country needs to

Brazil and from Japan to South-Africa. You

have a small edge somewhere. Obvious-

can take it from me: there’s no country like

ly, a country should be properly governed

the Netherlands!

and things must be well organized – I’m no anarchist. However, a country shouldn’t

However, I’m also a little worried about this beloved chilly country of mine. I’m not so much referring to the well-known concerns that everyone is having – about individualization, integration issues, and the erosion of

be afraid of the unconventional, the wacky,

Would you like to listen to Karin’s song ‘Amsterdam gaat dood?’ Scan this QR code!

and the experimental, because that’s where the future lies. A country develops by giving room to twisting edges, a sense of humor that goes a bit too far and rubs the

the welfare state. Of course, I’m also con-

wrong way, and people who are ‘different’.

cerned about these things, but I’m referring

Because if fear of the unconventional would

to something else. Especially after having

reign, the Netherlands would change into

been to countries such as Singapore and Shaffy, who really lived in their own self- something like Singapore – minus the nice Dubai, where everything is organized and willed way. That was so inspiring! However, weather..! ‘safe’, you realize what danger is lying in where are they now: the goofballs who rolwait: dulling!

ler-skate over the street in their underpants; Fortunately, foreign countries still see us – who live like living works of art, who really the Dutch – as a small nation with a kind of

I personally experience this to the greatest lead a completely different life, away from pleasant civil disobedience. If there’s a line extent in my beloved Amsterdam. In my all small-mindedness? And what might be for tickets to a show or attraction somewhelatest theater show, ‘Witte Nar’ (White Fool), even more important: where have the true re, you can always see the Dutchman deviI also sing a song about this: ‘Amsterdam citizens of Amsterdam gone; the old resi- ate a little from it, simply because he or she gaat dood’ (Amsterdam is dying), which is dents of the Jordaan with their typical sense hates to properly stand in line. Moreover, we about how this beautiful city is starting to of humor, whom you could hear swearing to also tend to be slightly noisier than the rest, lose its rock ‘n roll.

each other on the streets, after which they and we laugh a lot (how great is that?). Let’s could be found together in the local pub at just cherish and, more importantly, preser-

Twenty-five years ago, I was living in the night? Now, the Jordaan has been taken ve that slightly shameless image. There’s heart of the city, and in those days, it was over by young professionals with carrier always time to properly stand in line!

‘FORTUNATELY, FOREIGN COUNTRIES STILL SEE US – THE DUTCH – AS A SMALL NATION WITH A KIND OF PLEASANT CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE’

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Picture Nick van Ormondt

Karin Bloemen is a singer and cabaret performer who has been attracting attention with her distinctive appearance, beautiful songs, and dazzling performances and theater shows from as early as 1983. In her show ‘Kameleon’, she said that she would end up in the gutter in fifteen years – and those fifteen years have passed by now. Does she really have a problem with alcohol? Will she follow in the footsteps of stars like Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse? And how unrestrained does Karin actually get when she’s had a glass too many? Is there anyone who can escape her sharp tongue in these cases? You will get the answers to these pinching questions in ‘Witte Nar’, the show that Bloemen is currently performing in theaters; cloaked in a lavish show like you’ve come to expect from her, and accompanied by her equally amazing band.

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WESTCORD

HOTEL JAKARTA

Architecture on Amsterdam’s Java Island THE MOMENT THE TIP OF THE JAVA ISLAND BECAME AVAILABLE TO BUILD A HOTEL, WESTCORD HOTELS IMMEDIATELY TOOK THEIR OPPORTUNITY. TOGETHER WITH THE ARCHITECTS OF SEARCH, A WONDERFUL PLAN WAS DEVISED, WHICH IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. DISCOVER OUR NEW HOTEL JAKARTA!

The Netherlands is a water country and it is not surprising that WestCord Hotels is fascinated by water! The sea is in our genes and in our legs.

Whereas the group started out on the island of Vlieland, it has grown into a large chain including the ss Rotterdam and Hotel New York.

The latter of the two makes this new hotel exceptionally unique. Where people formerly departed for New York from the Rotterdam docks, they left the Java and KNSM Island to travel to ‘the East’. Hotel Jakarta will be built exactly on that spot.

Hotel Jakarta will be a wedge-shaped constructi-

terrace to enjoy the weather and the view of all the

LOCATION

on – and not just a concrete building. It will be a

ships in the cruise terminal.

Many northern facades on the southern banks of

combination of wood with sleek steel and alumi-

the IJ are rather bleak due to the merciless Dutch

num profiles on the facades. These profiles give

Due to this construction, the building is exposed

northern lights and the considerable amount of

the building a sustainable-industrial character.

to the sun the entire day: the morning sun on the

shade. And we often have to contend with rain and

Furthermore, the hotel will be built carbon neutral.

Eastern side – where the bridge to the island is

wind as well... Such a pity, because in the wide

There will also be many glass windows, resulting

located – and at the end of the day, the setting sun

area of the IJ, you can often experience flaming

in a lot of transparency, light, and a beautiful view.

on the rear side.

sunsets. This is something we have taken into

The building, specifically the first thirty meters, is

account when designing the Hotel Jakarta. There

very transparent. As a result, not only the interior

HISTORY

will also be a gorgeous view of all the prominent

is visible, but you can also see through the entire

True to its location, Hotel Jakarta will obviously

buildings along the IJ.

building. Even people walking along the northern

have a Javanese character, especially considering

side of the building can see the warmer, southern

its particular history! This, all thanks to the colla-

side. This is where the sun shines the most, with a

boration between the architects at SeARCH and

You may be thinking, ‘How?’ Well, that’s because

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HOTEL JAKARTA WILL BE THE LIVING ROOM FOR THE CURIOUS WORLD TRAVELER WHO IS LOOKING FOR NEW CULTURES AND CHALLENGES

the Tropenmuseum. This museum is familiar with the centuries-old relationship between the Netherlands and Asia and has some great ideas on how to bring this back to life.

The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam has also played a major role in the development, because the atrium of the hotel will include a real Java Garden. As a result, a tranquil atmosphere is created, which is not only beautiful to look at, but also a nice contrast to the hectic pace of the city. In addition, with © SeARCH

its many plants, this garden can enrich the hotel’s kitchen and food. It also contributes to the sustainable nature of the hotel. Furthermore, the Hortus has connections with the Dutch East Indies past.

The Hortus has been around since 1638 and at the time it was an inspiration for all Amsterdam merchants. The captains of the VOC ships discovered many interesting plants during their voyages. They returned with their findings from five continents, which were planted in the botanical garden. The garden became an appealing place for pharmacists, physicians, and surgeons. Later it became a tourist attraction (which it still is today).

FOR YOU! © SeARCH

Hotel Jakarta will be built for overnight stays, but

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guests from home, abroad, and local residents are also welcomed. Whether you’re a tourist or in Amsterdam for business – everyone is welcome! In addition to the hotel rooms, there is also a restaurant, café, and bar in the Java Garden. All with a contemporary Asian style and a subtropical atmosphere.

Hotel Jakarta will be the living room for the curious world traveler who is looking for new cultures and challenges. In this way, it promises to be a multicultural melting pot and a vibrant part of the city of Amsterdam. One can also discover various world cuisines; from Javanese a la carte to Indian warong and from the international coffeehouse to the oyster bar and the sky bar on the top floor ... There will also be room for small, flexible catering concepts, both inside and in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, resulting in a wide variety of cuisines.

In addition to the broad cultural offerings, there will also be local and international facilities in the areas of wellness, shopping, culture, and entertainment. Guests can get acquainted with and tasPicture Bastiaan van Musscher

te the unique history and multicultural history of Amsterdam. A visit to the hotel becomes a goal in itself, as we have already seen with Hotel New York.

Hotel Jakarta is expected to open mid 2017... See you then!

THE ARCHITECT BJARNE MASTENBROEK HAS BEEN AN ARCHITECT AT SEARCH SINCE HE FOUNDED THE AGENCY IN 2002. HIS DYNAMIC AND URBAN DESIGNS – USUALLY WITH NATURAL ELEMENTS – ARE NOW ALSO ESTABLISHED FAR OUTSIDE THE NETHERLANDS.

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IN DESIGNING HOTEL JAKARTA,

WHAT OTHER KINDS OF TASKS DO YOU

what I like about my job. I like that tangible aspect

AMSTERDAM’S HISTORIC OVERSEAS

FACE WHEN WORKING ON A PROJECT

the most. It is something that other people can en-

ALLIANCE WITH ASIA WAS THE STARTING

LIKE THIS?

joy. That is the essence of architecture. You create

POINT. HOW DID YOU PREPARE FOR THIS?

‘An architect can only use little of his personal

something that people need; people require a roof

‘Our agency had already won a previous Euro-

inspirations in creating the design, because 99.9

over their head, whether it is to live or work. It’s

pean tender at this location, but that fell through.

percent of the work is based on economic, busi-

cool to make a contribution to that.’

So when this tender was published, it felt natu-

ness, technical, and design requirements. That ta-

ral for us to apply. We had a long talk with Harry

kes a lot of research and we are therefore mainly

AND FINALLY: WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE

Westers. And although we didn’t estimate our

working on how to create the best design within

MOST ABOUT THIS HOTEL?

chances to be very high – many other people are

these requirements. Sometimes we can include

‘That combines various aspects. The location for

interested in these types of assignments – we won

some of our own designs, but that’s obviously only

this assignment is fantastic. There is an amazing

it thanks to our tactical approach. At first, we did-

a small part of the complete structure. It’s not like I

panoramic view from the top of the building, with a

n’t focus that much on the Javanese character.

can just do what I like. The shape of the building is

perfect view of the sunset. And on the south side

This is something that came much later. We lear-

always determined beforehand and is something

the dock with cruise ships... This all makes Hotel

ned more about Java through lots of research and

we cannot change.’

Jakarta fantastic! Furthermore, I think the time in

by approaching the Tropenmuseum; they obvious-

which the building is constructed is interesting, we SO THE FACT THAT THE HOTEL IS

want to build more and more sustainable buildings

WEDGE-SHAPED WAS NOT YOUR IDEA?

and this is increasingly possible with wood. For

WHAT INSPIRED YOU?

‘No, the shape was determined in advance by the

WestCord, this hotel is a very ambitious step, but

‘Our initial premise was to not use regular concre-

city of Amsterdam. We cannot change the shape.’

above all else a huge step towards the next gene-

ly have a very strong relationship with Indonesia.’

te, but to design a wooden hotel to achieve the

ration. After they achieved success with Hotel New

sustainability ambitions, because wood is less en-

IT MUST BE A NICE CHALLENGE TO PUT AS

York, they can now create their own success with

vironmentally harmful than concrete. For example,

MUCH CREATIVITY AS POSSIBLE IN THAT

the construction of Hotel Jakarta. The hotel is ex-

wood provides CO² storage, instead of emission.

FIXED SHAPE.

pected to become a second living room, and not

And looking at various types of wood, bamboo is

‘The fun of adhering to many rules is that you have

only for hotel guests. This is a condition that Harry

obviously a typical Asian species. In this way, we

more room to think of creative solutions. When

and Jennifer fully understand, which I really like.’

slowly expanded upon our initial design. This also

a job is very complex and has many limitations,

brought us into contact with the Tropenmuseum.

there’s more room to provide solutions. That

We also invited the Hortus Botanicus to take care

primarily has to do with knowledge. Precisely

of the plants. As a result, more and more elements

because a lot of aspects are involved in this

came together to create that unique Javanese

design, other parties often no longer know what is

atmosphere. However, our goal is not to literally

true or not. As an architect agency, we have to knit

reconstruct a Javanese hotel: that is nonsense.’

all that information together – which is fun! It is a tactical game.’

DOES THE FLORA IN THE BUILDING DISTRACT FROM CREATING AN ALL-

WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT

ENCOMPASSING DESIGN?

YOUR JOB?

‘We are not sure about the details yet. However,

‘There is nothing more fun than brainstorming,

the courtyard certainly fits within the sustainability

designing something, and then accomplishing it.

plans. For example, due to evaporation of the lea-

That has not necessarily got anything to do with

ves, the air temperature is naturally adjusted in the

design, but rather with the fact that you’re making

summer. That is very interesting. At the moment,

something. After years of hard work, you created

we are working on optimizing this.’

something that will be around for decades. That’s

‘AFTER YEARS OF HARD WORK, YOU CREATED SOMETHING THAT WILL BE AROUND FOR DECADES. THAT’S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB. I LIKE THAT TANGIBLE ASPECT THE MOST. IT IS SOMETHING THAT OTHER PEOPLE CAN ENJOY. THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF ARCHITECTURE. YOU CREATE SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE NEED’

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WESTCORD

Ruud Parlevliet

Dorina Tatipikalawan

AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE SS ROTTERDAM, A BOARDING STEWARD WILL OFFER YOU A WARM WELCOME. ONCE ON

BOARDING STEWARDS

of the ss Rotterdam

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BOARD, THERE’S THE ELEGANT SETTING OF THE LONG HISTORY OF THE SHIP THAT STARTED IN ROTTERDAM, CRUISED ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND IS NOW BACK IN THE PORT CITY – BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED – IN ITS FORMER GLORY. RUUD PARLEVLIET, DORINA TATIPIKALAWAN, AND SEVAL DEMIRKAN WORK AS BOARDING STEWARDS AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EVOKING THAT INITIAL ULTIMATE CRUISE FEELING ON BOARD.

Picture Bastiaan van Musscher

WHAT DOES A BOARDING STEWARD DO?

WHAT KIND OF WORK DO YOU DO?

Dorina: ‘A boarding steward is the first contact per-

Ruud: ‘At the start of the day, we get an ‘ocean mail’.

son for the guests. We welcome and receive guests

This is a schedule indicating the activities that will take

on the wharf at the entrance of the ship and accom-

place on the day concerned. It states the times at

pany guests to the right entrance.’

which coach buses will arrive, times at which a high tea will be held, the number of hotel guests that will

Seval Demirkan

HOW DID YOU END UP HERE?

arrive, the number of guided tours that will be held,

Ruud: ‘On August 4, 2008, I was at Hook of Hol-

and the number of people who will stay for lunch and

land watching the ship return to Rotterdam for good.

dinner. And those are only a few examples. All this

My first thought was that it would be awesome to be

needs to be supervised by the boarding steward in

able to work on it. A vacancy arose by chance, so I

a guest-oriented and effective manner. Furthermore,

applied and subsequently got hired. It was a dream

we provide security so that everyone can come on

come true.’

board safely. Particularly, elderly people need speci-

Seval: ‘I thought it was time for a new challenge. Du-

al attention in this regard. The wharf building should

ring my job-hunt, I ended up on the site of the ss Rot-

also have a first-class and clean look. Arranging water

terdam. There was an unfilled vacancy for a boarding

taxis and cabs for our guests is also part of our work.’

steward; my interest was peaked and I immediately applied, which is why I’m currently working on this

WHAT PART OF YOUR WORK DO YOU LIKE

magnificent ship.’

BEST?

Dorina: ‘My father worked on the ship as a service

Dorina: ‘The contact with the guests. Guests are

steward for almost five years and always had these

not only from the Netherlands, but also from all con-

beautiful, adventurous stories about the various trips

tinents. So it has a very international nature. On top

he went on with the ss Rotterdam. After my father’s

of that, guests are very different, especially because

death, I had a look at the website of the ss Rotterdam

both business guests and tourists of various ages

out of interest, and I saw a vacancy for a job as a

visit the ship, as well as children who fire all kinds

boarding steward. Now, nearly two and a half years

of questions and remarks, with whom I have nice

later, I’m still on board.’

conversations; and sometimes, I follow along with their imagination. Also, when it’s not too busy, I can

WHAT MAKES WORKING ON THE SS

deepen my knowledge of other languages and cul-

ROTTERDAM SPECIAL?

tures. Last year, for example, I had a nice, profound

Ruud: ‘The ss Rotterdam is unique; it’s a former

conversation with a Greek anthropologist who wor-

emigrant and cruise ship that can no longer sail, but

ked in the United States and stayed on the ship for

where one can still do a variety of things. Where else

business purposes.’

can you find that? Moreover, the location is outstan-

‘THE FACT THAT A PIECE OF HISTORY IS BEING KEPT ALIVE AND THE GUESTS ARE TAKEN BACK IN TIME FOR A SHORT WHILE IS A BEAUTIFUL THING’

ding. As a hotel guest, you can overlook the amazing

WHICH WORKING DAY HAS STUCK IN YOUR

skyline of Rotterdam from the small porthole.’

MEMORY LIKE NO OTHER?

Dorina: ‘Generally, many former employees – some

Seval: ‘Last summer, a large company threw a party

of whom are currently volunteering on the ship as

on the ship. It was insanely busy, and time flew by

ship hosts – also call the ss Rotterdam “my ship”.

so quickly. All invitees were very elegantly dressed

And now, I can call it that too: “my ship”. Furthermore,

and had brought a bag full of gifts that they left be-

the fact that a piece of history is being kept alive and

hind with me downstairs. The beautiful thing about

the guests are taken back in time for a short while, is

this was that the gifts were intended for children from

a beautiful thing.’

Third World countries. I find this such a nice gesture

Seval: ‘We’re not working in just another building.

of the organization whose party it was, which I will

It’s a huge ship with a history. The interior is also ama-

never forget.’

zingly impressive. You really need to see it with your own eyes, because it can’t be described in words.’

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KIDS & TEENS

Old Dutch games for the whole family!

Bite-the-cake

WHO HASN’T GROWN UP RUNNING A SACK RACE OR PLAYING A GAME OF BITE-THE-CAKE DURING PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS? WE LISTED

This game also revolves around

THE FIVE BEST GAMES TO TAKE YOU AND YOUR KIDS BACK

speed, technique, and a little bit

TO THESE GOOD OLD DAYS.

around getting filthy. Children generally don’t have a problem with the latter. More than that, they love it! How does it work? Cut slices of gingerbread and thread them on wire. Hang the thread and let all children take a bite from the thread at the same time. The first child who manages to eat the cake without using his or her hands (held behind the back) wins.

PIN THE TAIL ON THE DONKEY The idea is simple. A drawn cardboard tail should be pinned on the back of a donkey, which is also drawn, using a pushpin. However, it’s supposed to be done blindfolded...

Poor donkey!

Playing shuffleboard Playing shuffleboard has made a comeback, because young peo-

Pooping nails

ple have started playing shuffleboard again. And why shouldn’t

Don’t worry; the name of this game is more

score wins!

painful than the game itself. The rules are as follows: attach a nail to a string and tie the string around a child’s waist. The first child that manages to get the nail in a bottle wins.

Warning: this game can result in hilarious moments!

they? It’s so much fun! Let every child push the pile of shuffleboard stones in the boxes one by one. The child with the highest

RUNNING SACK RACES

Running sack races can be best described as floundering all the way to the finish. That is to say, with both of your legs in a burlap sack. Tip: it’s best for kids to take large jumps, lifting both of their legs in the air. This way, they manage to jump the longest distance. Good luck!

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T TRAVEL Dutch pride

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‘BY DUTCH STANDARDS, THE WESTCORD WTC HOTEL LEEUWARDEN IS A HIGH-QUALITY HOTEL. THE ROOMS ARE BEAUTIFULLY SPACIOUS AND THE RESTAURANT HAS AN AMAZING KITCHEN’

HENK ANGENENT

and WTC Hotel Leeuwarden HENK ANGENENT (47), A FORMER DUTCH MARATHON SKATER, GAINED NATIONAL FAME WHEN HE WON THE LAST ‘ELFSTEDENTOCHT’ (11-CITY SKATING RACE) ON JANUARY 4, 1997. TODAY, HE’S NOT VERY ACTIVE IN THE SKATING ARENA ANYMORE, BUT IF HE’S IN THE FRISIAN COUNTRY FOR SKATING-RELATED ACTIVITIES, HE WANTS NOTHING MORE THAN TO STAY THE NIGHT AT THE WESTCORD WTC HOTEL LEEUWARDEN. ‘I’m a good friend with Thom van der Hei-

who bike through the Netherlands really

Horseback riding is something I’ve been

de, host and sommelier at the élevé Res-

fast, but don’t realize that we live in such

doing since I was seven; it used to be eit-

taurant in Leeuwarden. Since élevé opened

an incredibly beautiful and diverse country.

her skating or horseback riding. Also, I’ve

above the WTC Hotel in Leeuwarden, I’ve

I no longer skate a lot anymore. All in all,

always had horses, and when their num-

spent a lot of time here. We organize many

I was on the ice rink six times last winter,

ber kept increasing, I started deepening

activities such as lectures and cycling tours

five of which were related to an activity. I

my knowledge of horse breeding, which

in Friesland, and whenever these are in the

coach many skating talents and find them

is how I got into this branch of trade. At

vicinity of Leeuwarden, I always stay in

sponsors. Other than that, I’m not very ac-

a certain point, we took the plunge and

the WTC Hotel. By Dutch standards, it’s

tive in the skating area anymore. My three

started the breeding farm. Our aim is to

a high-quality hotel. The rooms are beau-

children – two boys of fifteen and ten years

improve the breeding farm in qualitative

tifully spacious and the restaurant has an

old and an eight-year-old girl – are not very

terms and reach the top of the equestrian

amazing kitchen. On Whit Monday, we do

interested in skating. I don’t really mind

sports, so that several of our horses will

the Elfstedentocht by bike, and we sleep

though; they should do whatever makes

have their international breakthrough. We

in the hotel again. For over one hundred

them happy.

breed horses that can be rode after three

years, the Elfstedentocht by bike has been

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years, which is when we back them. When

an annual event on Whit Monday, attrac-

Besides coaching skating talents, I’m ma-

they’re four to five years old, they’re ready,

ting approximately 15,000 participants.

naging an agricultural business in sprouts,

and we either sell them or they partially

We bike the 235 kilometer-long Elfsteden-

potatoes, and wheat. I also have a bree-

remain in our possession and we conti-

tocht in one day from Bolsward, the start

ding farm for show jumpers with an associ-

nue to train them. You can only know for

and finish location. Thom has been biking

ate. I’ve been doing this for about ten years

sure whether a horse is good or not when

along for several years. I bike a lot; I ride

now. Annually, we breed quite a few foals

it’s eight to nine years old. It’s a long, but

approximately 80 kilometers in the vicini-

here in Woubrugge, and now, we have

beautiful path. Sometimes it turns out

ty of my hometown near Schiphol at least

about forty horses. I go horseback riding

better than expected and sometimes

once a week. I’ve biked in all corners of

on a few horses every day and supervise

worse, but that’s true for all sports.’

the Netherlands. There are a lot of people

all activities we undertake with the horses.

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Picture Bastiaan van Musscher

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DISCOVER WHAT OUR LITTLE COUNTRY IS GOOD AT! WITH A LITTLE LESS THAN SEVENTEEN MILLION RESIDENTS AND A SURFACE AREA OF 41,543 KM², PERHAPS WE ARE NOT THE LARGEST COUNTRY, YET THERE IS ENOUGH TO DISCOVER.

The real Holland Windmills,

clogs,

little

green

houses,

meadows, tulips, and people in traditional costume. That is exactly what you will find at the Zaanse Schans! The Zaanse Schans is called one of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands for a reason. When you visit the park, you will briefly be taken back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

DEZAANSESCHANS.NL

Nature at its best Whether cycling, hiking, or horseback riding, the

Traditional blue The majority of Delfts Blauw is no longer painted traditionally. However, Royal Delft, the only remaining pottery factory in Delft from the seventeenth century, does not take part in deception. Everything here is still painted by hand. Are you curious how this works? The factory is open to the public.

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National Park De Hoge Veluwe offers a range of possibilities to discover nature in unlimited ways.

Several old-Veluwse landscapes alternate continuously. During your journey through the Park, you will encounter deciduous, pine and mixed forests, in addition to landscapes of heathland, grassy plains, and sand drifts. HOGEVELUWE.NL

SMALL, SMALLER, SMALLEST What would it feel like to live like a giant?

Walking on the bottom of the sea

You will experience how in Madurodam. All

The impossible is possible after all: you can walk on the bottom of the sea! At least, with a little help

of the typical characteristics of the Nether-

from nature. The Wadden Islands are an hour and a half from Amsterdam; a natural place for miracles!

lands are replicated in the miniatures in

As soon as it becomes low tide, the water subsides, and the bottom of the sea is accessible for visitors,

this park. You can step in the shoes of DJ

also for birds as they love the abundance of food they can find there. WADDEN.NL

Armin van Buuren, learn how to fly at Schiphol, and load a ship with containers in the Rotterdam harbor. In Madurodam, you will literally discover what a small country is good at. MADURODAM.NL

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LIFE IS COLORFUL The world famous Keukenhof can be found in the picturesque village of Lisse. Seven million flower bulbs are planted annually in this beautiful park, which collectively displays a vivid pallet of colors.

The surrounding windmills and flower fields complete the picture. Most flowers are in bloom in April.

KEUKENHOF.NL

Dutch cheese The Dutch population has been raised on whole wheat sandwiches and thick slices of Dutch cheese. These round yellow jewels used to be traded with a lot of clamor on the city squares. At the cheese market in Alkmaar, this spectacle is reenacted eve-

Art!

ry Friday through September 4, including

Paintings, illustrations, drawings, pictures, silver, porcelain, Delfts Blauw, furniture, jewelry, weapons,

cheese carriers.

costumes, and other objects from Dutch history; you can find it all in the Amsterdam Rijksmuseum.

KAASMARKT.NL

The beautiful Gallery of Honour is the heart of the museum: the world-famous masterpieces of Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Jan Steen are exhibited here. RIJKSMUSEUM.NL

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a square full of cheese and hard-working

foto Rob Verhagen

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST The

nineteen

authentic

windmills

of

Kinderdijk are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This spectacle is truly a feast for the eyes and it’s also a fun day out! You can discover how a windmill works on the inside and learn how you can become a miller. You can also take a nice walk in Kinderdijk or cycle along the magnificent windmill route. KINDERDIJK.NL

Skûtsjesilen Skûtsjesilen are the Frisian regattas with skûtsjes (traditional sailboat). That sounds less serious than it is. The regattas are international world-class competitions, and are held on the Sneekermeer, Grou, Veenhoop, Eernewoude, and Terherne. Of course, this goes hand-in-hand with a lot of fun on and around the water.

SKUTSJESILEN.NL

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PORT WARDEN RENÉ DE VRIES

‘Every day is different in the Rotterdam port!’

THE ROTTERDAM PORT IS AN UNBELIEVABLY

The port warden is not the way he used to be either – a be-

BUZZING PORT. EVERY DAY, THE LARGEST SHIPS IN

arded man with a pipe in his mouth who receives all the ships

THE WORLD BRING THOUSANDS OF CONTAINERS

at the wharf – not at all. Today’s port warden is a man wearing

AND OTHER LOADS TO THE PORT. ‘NOWADAYS,

a suit. Established on the eighteenth floor of the World Port

IT’S MOSTLY LOGISTICS AND ICT,’ SAYS PORT

Center. A man who supervises this particular area with his 450

WARDEN RENÉ DE VRIES. WESTCORD HAD THE

co-workers 24/7.

CHANCE TO ASK HIM ABOUT ‘HIS PORT’ IN BETWEEN ALL THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE.

WHAT DOES A PORT WARDEN DO NOWADAYS? ‘I always compare our work with the “guy” in the marina. He’s a jack-of-all-trades, who collects port charges, for example, and provides the boats with a water tube. Actually, we’re doing the exact same thing, but on a bigger scale. Important terms that relate to our work are: safe, clean, and sustainable.’

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‘WE ARE THE LARGEST PORT IN EUROPE, AFRICA, AS WELL AS NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA. THAT IS SOMETHING WE CAN BE QUITE PROUD OF’

it’s checked on standard points such as

penchant for ports. The dynamics of a port

destination, berth, and depth. All ships that

are so versatile; every day is different. Usu-

transport containers containing toxic sub-

ally, its organization of infrastructure is im-

stances are always checked. And that’s

pressive, it has an international nature, and

how it should be, because a large ship so-

it truly matters to society. The Rotterdam

metimes transports 18,000 to 19,000 con-

port does not differ in this regard. Further-

tainers. It’s easily imaginable that things can

more, we are located directly at the ocean,

really go wrong in these cases. That is why

and can receive the largest ships in the

we immediately raise the alarm if we get

world – up to 400 meters long!’

the idea that there’s something suspicious going on. Naturally, these checks are being

ON TOP OF THAT, THE PORT ALSO

conducted day and night.’

BELONGS AMONGST THE LARGEST ONES ON EARTH...

WOULD IT BE, HOWEVER, CORRECT

‘That’s correct. We rank tenth. Number one

TO SAY THAT THESE INSPECTIONS

to nine are Asian ports. Consequently, we

ARE NOT THE ONLY TASK OF THE

are the largest port in Europe, Africa, as well

PORT WARDEN?

as North and South America. That is some-

‘That’s correct! We also conduct traffic

thing we can be quite proud of.’

control through radar coverage. This radar coverage starts east of the Van Brienen-

HOW MANY CONTAINERS ENTER THE

oordbrug and ends fifty meters from the

PORT PER YEAR?

shore of Hook of Holland. All in all, we check

‘More than 12 million!’

an area of 100 kilometers via the radar. AdCAN YOU DESCRIBE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A

ditionally, we have a number of patrol boats

UNBELIEVABLE...

PORT WARDEN?

sailing around in cooperation with the fire

‘Yes, isn’t it? The export figures, on the

‘Actually, my working day starts the moment I wake up,

department. Of course, these are not extin-

other hand, are considerably lower. We are

because that’s when I receive an overview of the events

guishing fires all day long, but they conduct

a real pass-through port, so much of what

that occurred over the past 24 hours. If my schedule

a lot of inspections, supervise special ships,

arrives is further transported to the rest of

allows, I go to the port to accompany inspections, or I

and preserve order if necessary. Whereas

the world – mainly to Europe, of course,

stop by at traffic control centers. I believe it’s important

the police are wearing the color blue in the

with Germany in a leading position.’

to stay involved in the operational departments. Only

streets, we are bringing the color yellow to

then, it is possible to make good decisions.’

the water. Think of us as policemen on the

IS THERE A LOT OF EXCITEMENT

beat, but in the port.’

AND SUSPENSE IN THE PORT?

CAN YOU WALK US THROUGH AN

‘Just like the rest of society, the port also

INSPECTION?

WHAT MAKES THE ROTTERDAM

has trouble in the crime area from time to

‘Each ocean-going vessel that comes to Rotterdam,

PORT SO SPECIAL?

time. As a port warden, though, I don’t in-

calls in 24 hours in advance. As soon as it arrives,

‘Every port is special. I generally have a

terfere with that at all. It’s really a matter for

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‘IT’S IMPORTANT FOR US TO KEEP THE PORT SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, AND ABOVE ALL, EFFICIENT. COMPETITORS ARE NOT ASLEEP EITHER’ #56

the police and customs. Generally speaking, it’s

came when the Nieuwe Waterweg was dug,

COULD YOU GIVE US A PICTURE OF THE

a safe area.’

which is about 115 years ago now. This resulted

FUTURE OF THE PORT?

in a huge growth spurt. Another success factor

‘It’s important for us to keep the port safe, sus-

SO UNSAVORY CHARACTERS HAVE LEFT?

is the accessibility of the port; we can accom-

tainable, and above all, efficient. Competitors are

‘In the past, there was a lot of lugging and lifting

modate vessels of up to 22.5 meters deep. The-

not asleep either.’

to do, which attracted different kind of people.

se are the biggest in the world. In addition, we

Nowadays, everything is nicely stored in contai-

don’t have locks, which saves us a great deal of

THE DUTCH HAVE A SPECIAL PAST WHEN

ners, and lots of things are controlled remotely. In

hassle. And the connection to the hinterland is

IT COMES TO SHIPPING. WHAT IS THE

the future, a crane operator will not necessarily

so good that it’s very easy to take the load from

ROLE OF ROTTERDAM ON TODAY’S

be up in his crane anymore; he will be controlling

Rotterdam to Germany and the rest of Europe.’

WORLD STAGE?

everything from his office.’

‘The Rotterdam port is really a household name in HAS THE ROMANCE THAT USED TO

the world! And I’m not bragging Rotterdam-style,

HOW DID THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE

SURROUND THE PORT DISAPPEARED?

ha ha. The rest of the world is looking over our

PORT COME ABOUT?

‘Yes, quite a bit, actually. It’s mostly logistics

shoulders, and where possible, our systems are

‘For the emergence of the port, you have to go

and ICT now. The port pubs have disappeared,

copied. We are real trendsetters.’

back in time 400 years. Back then, Rotterdam

except for the Ballentent. That means Balls Joint

wasn’t a big player yet, and the largest port was

and is its real name, ha ha! It’s the last port pub

the one in Dordrecht. A real breakthrough only

that is close to the ocean-going vessels.’

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ALL ABOUT SPYKER

A portrait of a purely Dutch brand ALTHOUGH CAR MANUFACTURER SPYKER HAS BEEN IN TRICKY PREDICAMENTS, THE

COMPANY CAN BE SAID TO HAVE DELIGHTED THE WORLD WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EXCLUSIVE SPORTS CARS, WHICH IS SOMETHING THE NATION CAN BE PROUD OF. A PORTRAIT IN TEXT AND IMAGES.

One of the first models is shown with pride and being admired.

It all started in Hilversum in 1880. At that time,

The cooperation was settled and the factory was

However, it went beyond a road. Under the lea-

brothers Hendrik-Jan and Jacobus Spijker were

built. They only needed a name. It didn’t have to

dership of Henri, Spyker also engaged in aviation

busily working on building coaches, which is quite

be a difficult one, but it had to have an international

and literally went up in the air. The new logo – a

hard to even imagine nowadays! And they were

feel. The ‘ij’ was turned into a ‘y’ and that was that.

combination of a wheel with spokes and an airpla-

successful, because six years later, the company

Spyker was born and they would show it to the

ne propellor – had to visualize the new direction of

moved to Amsterdam. There, the Rijtuigenfabriek

world. Barely a year later, the company introduced

the company. Under the leadership of Henri, suc-

Gebr. Spijker (Coach Manufacturer Bros Spijker),

the first six-cylinder engine and permanent four-

cess proved to be short-lived, because on May

as the company was then called, built the presti-

wheel drive vehicles to the market.

26, 1926, the company finally closed. By then,

gious Golden Coach; a gift from the people of Amsterdam for the inauguration of queen Wilhelmina.

Spyker had manufactured 1,500 cars and possesACCIDENT

sed hundreds of patents, but to no avail.

The brothers prospered, until Hendrik-Jan was kil-

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FIRST CAR

led in a fatal accident. After his death, his brother

POWERHOUSE

Boys will be boys: why build a coach if you can

Jacobus withdrew from the company, which mar-

Seventy-five years after the disappearance of

opt for a much faster and fancier car? No sooner

ked the beginning of the end. The company went

the original company, the brand resurrected from

said than done. That same year, the brothers

bankrupt, but started up again. In 1915, aviator

proverbial death. The word ‘cars’ was put be-

bought a car from German firm Benz, which

and entrepreneur Henri Wijnmalen bought Spyker;

hind ‘Spyker,’ and a brand new powerhouse was

was followed by a cooperation under the name

a visionary man who created a brand new motto:

presented at the Birmingham Motor Show. But

Spijker-Benz, including a brand new factory at the

‘Nulla tenaci invia est via’, which is Latin for: ‘No

how? Well, like this: Dutch businessman Victor

Amstel river.

road is impassible to those who persevere.’

Muller had bought the rights of the old Spyker after

partner Maarten de Bruijn had developed a pro-

fell into a financial downward spiral. Mismanage-

totype of a sports car in his barn. Later, a factory

ment is cited as the reason. The biggest difficulty

was built in Zeewolde. The star of Spyker Cars

was the takeover-purchase by car manufactu-

kept rising. In 2004, the company sold many

rer Saab, which went bankrupt a year after the

sports cars for 300,000 euro each.

takeover-purchase.

The company was also doing well in the racing

After a few years of silence, the motto ‘no road

scene. Spyker Squadron, the Spyker racing

is impassible to those who persevere’ was

team, managed to deeply impress superpowers

taken out of mothballs, which resulted in a new

Porsche and Ferrari during FIA GT and LMES

approach, new management team, and a new

competitions. After that, however, the company

concept car: The B6 Venator. Vroom vroom!

3 interesting facts about Spyker 1.

In 2005, singer Jennifer Lopez

With the B6 Venator concept car, Spyker hoped it would reconquer the market.

Production models C8

C8 Spyder C8 Laviolette C8 Laviolette LM85 C8 Double 12S C8 Aileron C8 Aileron Spyder

Making a Spyker

BOYS WILL BE BOYS: WHY BUILD A COACH IF YOU CAN OPT FOR A MUCH FASTER AND FANCIER CAR?

gave her husband Marc Anthony a C8 Spyder as a gift

2.

In the movie Basic Instinct 2, protagonist Sharon Stone drives a C8 Laviolette

3.

In 2004, a sheet with ten 0.39 euro stamps that depicted a 1922 C4 as well as the Spyker C8 Double12 R was released in the Netherlands The Spyker C8 Aileron

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TRAVEL

Discover the ‘Elfstedenroute’ IN SO MANY WAYS! THE ‘ELFSTEDENTOCHT’ (11-CITY SKATING RACE) IS INEXTRICABLY DEVOTED TO SKATING; WITH WINTERY SCENES AND A THICK LAYER OF CRACKING ICE ON INLAND WATERWAYS. AND TO THINK THAT IT CAN BE SO DIFFERENT! DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN EXPLORE THIS FRISIAN ROUTE OF ALMOST 200 KILOMETERS IN A VARIETY OF OTHER WAYS? MORE THAN THAT: THERE ARE ELEVEN WAYS TO DO THE ‘ELFSTEDENTOCHT.’ HERE ARE A FEW OPTIONS.

‘ELFSTEDEN’ EVENTS

May 12-16 11-city hike

Discover the magic of the ‘Elfstedenroute’ during this five-day hike! Or join for just one day.

nificent view of the land and water,

Here, you can play a wonderful

land, you should visit these eleven

the atmosphere of the harbors, the

game of hide and seek or take a

cities. Leeuwarden, Sneek, IJlst,

relaxing murmur of the water, and

nice walk. After passing Hindeloo-

Sloten,

Stavoren,

the silence of nature... Pleasure

pen, Workum, and Bolsward, you

Harlingen,

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will end up in Harlingen. From the-

Franeker, and Dokkum each have

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re, you can take a tour across the

their own charm. You can discover

height of 2,40 meters are suitable

Wadden Sea, as you look for seals.

them:

for sailing the ‘Elfstedenroute’ from

After that: on to Franeker! Would

start to finish.

you like to learn everything about

Workum,

Hindeloopen,

Bolsward,

BY BIKE

planets and stars? Then visit the

May 15-16

Take the tour of all tours at your

OR EXPLORE THE ELEVEN

oldest operating planetarium in the

own pace by bike. Naturally, you

CITIES WITH THE KIDS!

world. Subsequently, the kids can

More than 100 teams cover the

can also choose to only ride part

Start the tour with a visit to the

climb in Dokkum in the Colosseum

of the 240-kilometer route, also a

interactive Natuurmuseum Fryslân

– quite the experience. Finally, it’s

rowboat within 24 hours.

wonderful experience!

(Nature Museum Fryslân) in Leeu-

time to go back to Leeuwarden,

warden. It’s fun for anyone who

where the tour ends.

May 25

ON ROLLERBLADES

would like to have a closer look at

Would you like to enjoy the Frisian

a sperm whale, fly around above

eleven cities on skates without an

Friesland, or walk on the bottom

inch of ice? Take the tour on rol-

of a ditch. Continue your tour by

lerblades and experience the route

going to Sneek. Nearby, in Terher-

in a completely different way – for

ne, lies the exciting Kameleondorp

example, in the warm sun.

(Cameleon Village); the ultimate

11-city Rowing Marathon nearly 200-kilometer route by

Frisian 11-city Bicycle Tour Performance, culture, folklore, and tradition come together in this tour along the eleven cities.

July 26

11-city tour on the water Enjoy the magnificent Frisian lakes, canals, and waterways from your sailboat, motorboat, rowboat, or canoe.

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If you really want to explore Fries-

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Would you like to experience the

Sietse. Once past IJlst and Slo-

‘Elfstedentocht’ from the water?

ten, the route continues towards

Then do so by boat. After all, sailing

Stavoren, which is where you will

is sheer joy, and you’ll have a mag-

come across recreational woods.

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B BODY, MIND & SOUL The required things for a fit and healthy life.

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BODY, MIND & SOUL

GUY VAN DER REIJDEN

‘We are life changers

‘AFTER MY PREGNANCY, I WAS IN SHAPE AGAIN IN NO TIME – THANKS TO GUY,’ SAYS FROUKJE DE BOTH. LIEKE VAN LEXMOND: ‘IF I WANT TO GET IN SHAPE, I CALL GUY.’ GUY VAN DER REIJDEN HAS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN TRAINING AND COACHING A VARIETY OF CLIENTS, INCLUDING TOP SPORTSMEN, DUTCH CELEBRITIES, AND MODELS, WHICH MAKES HIS COMPANY 3SIXTY5 ONE OF THE LEADERS IN THE PERSONAL TRAINING FIELD IN THE NETHERLANDS.

WHAT DOES 3SIXTY5 STAND FOR?

also want to spend time with. Sometimes, training

HAVE YOU ALWAYS OCCUPIED YOURSELF

‘3SIXTY5 is a high-end personal training and

is down the drain, even for me. Therefore, I often

WITH SPORTS AND HEALTH?

coaching company. We are life changers. People

schedule myself to train with one of my top trai-

‘When I was very little, I was very ill. From the age

come to us for two reasons: they want serious re-

ners. However, I still don’t work out as intensely as

of two to eleven, I suffered from a serious form of

sults and they want the best this field has to offer.

I used to. But I do eat in accordance with my own

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advice, so that’s going well.’

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kinds of clinical pictures. I was hospitalized a lot

staff is optimally trained and motivated, and we

HOW CAN WE ‘LEARN TO LIVE’

and could only go to school for half days. There-

provide maximum flexibility to our clients. Actually,

ACCORDING TO YOUR LIFESTYLE?

fore, working out was, of course, out of the ques-

I don’t look at others very often; I keep an inward

‘It’s mainly related to motivation. Everyone has a

tion until I was treated with experimental, effective

focus: We want to be the best in the Netherlands.

pretty good idea of what is healthy and what is

medication. Then, my doctor said I needed to im-

However, I am in the U.S. quite often, where I ex-

not. The point is that you actually do it. Not for a

prove my fitness. I did that by gradually jogging

change experiences with successful personal trai-

day while you skip the next day, but structurally.

increasingly bigger circles. Consequently, I was my

ning companies.’

My best tip: make sure that whatever you do in the

own trainer as early as at the age of twelve, be-

area of nutrition and training is effective. If you feel

cause I wanted to get rid of that disease no matter

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR

and see results, your motivation goes from extrin-

what. I think that kind of developed into what it is

LIFESTYLE?

sic to intrinsic. Then, it’s become so normal that

today.’

‘As a matter of fact, I’ve become our perfect client

you’ll make the right choices – even at an uncons-

– an entrepreneur who has employed fourteen

cious level – and miss working out when you’re not

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH CURRENT

people in two of his own locations! Furthermore,

doing it. That’s the ultimate goal that we want to

TRENDS SUCH AS SUPERFOODS,

I have two daughters and an amazing wife that I

achieve with 3SIXTY5 clients.’

AVOIDING WHEAT, AND SO ON?

‘PEOPLE COME TO US FOR TWO REASONS: THEY WANT SERIOUS RESULTS AND THEY WANT THE BEST THIS FIELD HAS TO OFFER’

‘Science is changing rapidly in the field of health,

rator for three weeks without preservatives.’

fitness, and movement. At 3SIXTY5, we try to keep

your own health. I hear so many people complain that they can’t manage to work out, eat healthily,

up with it as much as possible. Twice a month, for

WHO GAVE YOU THE BEST ADVICE?

and lead a healthy lifestyle for this or that reason.

example, we receive extra training, primarily from

‘I have a few business and personal mentors;

There will always be external factors that make it

scientists. Unfortunately, there are many health-

very wise men and women who teach me a lot.

more difficult, but your own health is your own res-

related hypes that aren’t based on scientific facts.

At the moment, I’m primarily developing as an en-

ponsibility. It’s your dearest possession, and I see

Superfoods are overrated; a banana contains just

trepreneur and leader of my companies. Personal

so many people take so little account for it. If you

as much good substances as goji berries. It’s not

growth is also a part of that. Our clientele consists

realize that you’re the only person who can make

bad for you, but you won’t see more results than

of many captains of industry, and both before

a difference, I hope you will start doing something

with other foods.’

and after the workout, I hear the most amazing

about it in a structural manner.’

oneliners. I’m like a sponge for knowledge, both CLEAN MEALS IS YOUR INITIATIVE. WHAT

in the area of business and in the field of training

DOES IT ENTAIL?

and nutrition. If I could provide people with one

‘I translated my range of ideas – healthy nutrition

recommendation on personal growth, I’d say: read

is not necessarily difficult – into an actual pro-

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BODY, MIND & SOUL

CYCLE RACING

Popular in the low countries

IN THE NETHERLANDS, AFTER WE LEARN HOW TO WALK AND SWIM, WE LEARN HOW TO CYCLE. THERE IS A REASON WHY CYCLING IS SO POPULAR IN THE LOW COUNTRIES. WESTCORD WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CYCLE SPORT!

There are plenty of reasons to go cycling, especi-

to the oxygen that is pumped through your body.

Endurance sports have many benefits. As men-

ally now that the sunny months have arrived! What

Provided you do not exaggerate it of course! The

tioned, the heart becomes stronger and blood

makes the sport great is that you can do it anytime

well-known rule is to train at a maximum heart rate

pressure and stress decrease. Endurance sports

and anywhere. All you need is a bike, an area on

minus your age. Always keep the lower limit of 120

are also sports that burn the most fat and carbo-

the road, and time. And maybe a cycling buddy.

beats per minute in mind. Always slowly build up

hydrates. It also increases your metabolism. These

your fitness; those who push their body too much

are all plus points for those who want to lose some

Cycling is especially great in the summer; instead

may end up with nasty injuries. Do not immediately

weight.

of exercising inside in a gym, you can enjoy the

start cycling routes of sixty kilometers and always

weather and the environment. Cycling is good for

keep a steady pace. Saddle and muscle pain are

Once you are ready for some longer routes, it is of

your health as well. Because it is an endurance

often common complaints among novice cyclists;

course very nice to discover some new areas. Do

sport, cycling is especially good for your stamina.

this will decrease the more you cycle.

not hesitate to take your bike on holiday!

Your cardiovascular system becomes stronger due

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

RESTAURANT COMES FROM RESTORATION: RESTORING HEALTH. IT’S ONE OF THE MANY WISDOMS THAT ROB BAAN (59), OWNER OF KOPPERT CRESS, SHARES WITH US. WITH HIS SUSTAINABLE AND – ABOVE ALL – LEADING COMPANY, HE GROWS MICRO VEGETABLES THAT ADD FLAVOR, INNOVATION, COLOR, WELCOMING SCENTS, AND DECORATION TO THE BEST KITCHENS IN THE WORLD. KOPPERT CRESS GROWS MICRO VEGETABLES. WHAT ARE THESE? ‘The things we grow can be best compared with a particular type of garden cress – everyone knows it. We found these in a lot of flavors all over the world. These plants are very small.

Because they have to defend themselves to the big bad world outside, they produce a lot of antioxidants. As a result, these plants are extra healthy.’

DO YOU CREATE THESE FLAVORS YOURSELF? ‘No, the flavors are already in the plants, and the type of flavor differs per plant. Our products are natural; no genetic modification techniques are involved. The flavors are pure and come straight from nature, which is the only place where we look for new products. Recently, for example, I was in Brazil, where you can find all kinds of plants in the jungle that Indians eat.

And if they can eat them, so can we. So it’s a matter of bringing the plant to the Netherlands, figure out how we can grow it, and prepare it in such a way that the chef is happy.’

WHICH OF THE MICRO VEGETABLES (CRESSES) THAT YOU’RE GROWING PRODUCES YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR? ‘Ha ha, that’s like asking someone which child is his favorite. To me, every flavor comes with a story, knowledge, and a history. So no, I can’t say that I have a favorite.’

ROB BAAN

The man behind Koppert Cress #70

DO YOU HAVE ANY FLAVORS IN MIND THAT YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO FIND? ‘Yes! Sweet, salty, sour, and bitter are, of course, the basic flavors. I would absolutely love it if I could get people to like bitter, like chicory bitter. So I’d like to find a tasty version of bitter.’

ARE YOU THE ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD DOING THIS? ‘We are very unique. We are the ones who developed this, but many people copy us. And that’s not surprising; we germinate

seeds, which is – in a manner of speaking – the oldest profession in the world. Everyone can do this; there’s nothing secret there. What is our secret? It’s the manner in which we find and offer products and the attention we devote to the safety and quality of food in the process – year round.’

WHAT’S THE DESTINATION OF YOUR PRODUCTS? ‘Ten percent stay in the Netherlands, and our other

‘EATING SHOULD BE MADE FUN AND EXCITING. THAT IS WHY WE GROW EXCITING FLAVORS’

Markthal, our people are happy to demonstrate the flavors. And we will gladly provide advice on flavors that are suitable for a certain dish you’re planning to prepare. Additionally, you can also discover a number of wonderful vegetable and fruit products from Westland region and other - mainly exotic – locations.’

WHAT OTHER MESSAGE WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONVEY TO THE READERS?

products are shipped everywhere – all the way to

‘Nutrition is the foundation of our health. Nutrition

countries like South-Africa and Japan. We deliver

is what you are, and we were born as herbivores.

to approximately 50,000 restaurants every week –

Humans don’t change in that aspect; we are just

worldwide. In addition, we also hope that we can

like our ancestors were 100,000 years ago. Eve-

approach the consumer market. People can al-

time, the initiative arose because we realized it was

rything around us, however, has changed. All of a

ready buy our garden cresses in the supermarket.

very important that the consumer knows what real

sudden, we all have iPhones and iPads, but also

In addition, we have recently opened up a shop in

food is; by teaching flavor lessons and providing

Mars and Snickers chocolates, although we were

the Rotterdam Markthal, which is called “Natuur-

an understanding of what nutrition is. We spent a

made to eat seeds and plants, with an occasio-

lijk!”. This means “Naturally”. We sell many of our

lot of time doing this, and 24Kitchen has become

nal bird or fish. If we eat the wrong things, we get

products there. The consumer can already buy our

a success.’

sick, and because we’re originally herbivores, we

cresses there, but it’s important that people know

currently eat a lot of food that we weren’t meant ABSOLUTELY. HOW WOULD YOU EXPLAIN

to eat. So, eating plants should be made an im-

THIS SUCCESS?

portant issue again! We need plants, preferably a

FURTHERMORE, SUSTAINABILITY IS OF

‘These are all tiny dots on the horizon that you

variety of them, to maintain great health in return.

PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO KOPPERT

connect. First, you make people aware; then, you

Following naturally from this, a restaurant should

CRESS.

start offering things; subsequently, you make it

be a place where people eat healthily. The word

‘That is very important to us, indeed. We develo-

popular; finally, it’s eaten in restaurants... People

restaurant originates from restoration: restoring

ped a system that allows us to capture the heat

used to shove the green stuff to the side of their

health. Unfortunately, very few chefs know this. I

in the greenhouse and pump it into the ground in

plate and throw it away. Now, they like it. I believe

think that’s a shame. If you can eat really delicious

summer. In the winter, we can then heat the green-

that’s also an important message for the wait staff.

and – more importantly – healthy food in a res-

house with last year’s energy. We also work with

They need to explain what’s on a plate: “If you eat

taurant, you will leave the place in a more healthy

LED lighting, because it costs much less energy

this twig with a bite of the meat, you will get this

state.’

than conventional bulbs. This way, we give the

or that flavor.” That makes it fun! Eating should

plant everything it needs with much less waste.

be made fun and exciting. That is why we create

SO MORE AWARENESS SHOULD BE

Sustainability is really everything; it’s the foundati-

exciting flavors.’

RAISED FOR THIS?

where to go.’

on of our company.’

‘Yes. That’s why we’re working on the “Dutch LET’S GO BACK TO THE MARKTHAL IN

cuisine” project. It’s based on an 80/20 assump-

WHY IS THAT SO IMPORTANT TO YOU?

ROTTERDAM FOR A MOMENT. WHAT KIND

tion: 80% plants, 20% animals. If you eat like

‘It’s a family business. We are working in the long

OF THINGS CAN PEOPLE FIND IN YOUR

this, you’re eating in a very environmentally aware

term, and I don’t want my children to tell me that

SHOP – ‘NATUURLIJK’ – THAT’S LOCATED

manner, and it’s also good for your health. In the

I ruined the earth later. I don’t want to make profit

HERE?

Netherlands, we spend 93 billion euros on health

at the expense of the world. It just has to be right.’

‘Little flowers that taste like sour apples and plants

care every year, and I believe that if we’d eat more

that taste like orange skin, oysters, pastis, radish,

vegetables, 10 billion can easily be deducted from

24KITCHEN IS ALSO YOUR INITIATIVE. HOW

mustard, or wasabi... We have flowers that taste

this, because we can prevent diseases in a natural

DID THE IDEA FOR THAT COME ABOUT?

delicious and, on top of that, have a beautiful color.

way. Isn’t that great? This way, it’s also easy to

‘I’m the founder of 24Kitchen, but I stepped out

We currently have 63 flavors; too many to mention

feed 9 billion people in 2050 – there will be plenty

of it again. It’s entirely owned by FOX now. At the

and all of them equally special. If you go to the

of food then.’

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

The official logo of the VOC

The reconstructed Batavia on open sea

A CLOSE CALL

The rise and downfall of the VOC

Although the endless VOC tales of an enthusiastic history teacher could sometimes be tiring, the story of the VOC is very interesting. In order to give you a brief overview of the history of the VOC, we have listed a few popular VOC facts.

THE VOC PERIOD IS THE MOST

THE EMERGENCE

ILLUSTRIOUS PERIOD IN DUTCH

Between 1498 and 1595, the spice trade in the East Indies was wholly control-

HISTORY. AFTER ALL, OUR

led by the Portuguese. After Portugal and Spain merged into a single country,

ANCESTORS WERE AMONG

the Netherlands no longer had access to the Spanish and Portuguese ports,

THE MOST AVID TRADERS AND

due to an on-going war with the ‘Southerners’. As stubborn as the Dutch

PROVIDED A WEALTH OF GOOD

were, they decided to trade with the East Indies themselves. The VOC was

STORIES.

born.

LARGEST COMPANY IN THE WORLD Did you know that, in its heyday, the VOC was the largest trading company in the world? And that the VOC was the first public company with a free float of shares? The company was actually far ahead of its time. Indeed, the VOC is seen by many as the first multi-national company, with offices around the The VOC created its own currency; this is the VOC penny

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world.

The Batavia

The original Batavia was built in 1628 by order of the Dutch East India Company on the Peper Docks in Amsterdam. It was a return ship, specially designed to make the long journey to and from the Indies. On June 4, 1629, the ship, including the 332 crew members on board, sank off the coast of Western Australia (on its first trip to Java). Later, the ship was rebuilt to its original state. Today, you can view the ship at the Batavia Docks in Lelystad. BATAVIAWERF.NL

was maintained, was banned. The trade shifted from expensive luxury goods to cheaper bulk goods. Profit margins declined considerably.

However, the final blow was the increasing influence of the English and French East India Companies. January 1, 1800, was the end of the VOC.

NAVAL HERO Today, more than two centuries later, the story of the VOC period is still often told. For example, the film ‘Michiel de Ruyter’ became a huge hit in cinemas. De Ruyter is widely regarded as the greatest admiral of his time and played a crucial role during grand naval wars. It comes as no surprise that he was a naval hero to many. How often do you still hear of that title..? Michiel de

THE VOC PENNY Without goods, no trade. That is the lesson the

Ruyter will be available on DVD and Blu-ray from June 2.

Dutch quickly learned when they arrived in Asia.

In fact, there was little interest in European goods in trade countries such as Mokka, Persia, Guljarat, Malabar, Ceylon, the Coromandel, Bengal, Ayutthaya, Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam, Formosa, China, Japan, Java, and the Moluccas.

Smart as our ancestors were, they decided to create their own currency to trade with: the VOC penny.

ARMY

ALTHOUGH THE DUTCH TRADERS HAD A LONG MONOPOLY IN THE EAST INDIES, TIMES WERE NOT ALWAYS AS GOOD. AT THE END OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY, THE TRADE LARGELY DRIED UP

The VOC in figures 200

The VOC existed for over 200 years

4,700

At the time, roughly 4,700 ships were sent to Asia

317,000

Between 1600 and 1700, more than 300,000 people left for Asia

655,000

The period between 1700 and 1795 a further 655,000 men left

1/3

Only a third of those people came back

Trading with other countries wasn’t that easy.

Not all countries were waiting for those strange white people who were suddenly very interested in their goods. Furthermore, the Dutch were not the only country at sea; the Portuguese were just as eager to get their share of the profits. Thus, the Dutch decided to deploy an army where necessary. By 1700, half of the VOC workforce consisted of soldiers.

DEATHBLOW Although the Dutch traders had a long monopoly in the East Indies, it wasn’t always a party. At the end of the seventeenth century, trade largely dried up. The export of gold and silver from Japan, through which trade with other countries

An image from the movie Michiel de Ruyter

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THE SUN, A BITE TO EAT, A DRINK, AND A TERRACE!

WestCord Hotels and its thirteen terraces WHAT’S BETTER THAN ENJOYING A REFRESHING DRINK AND A DELICIOUS MEAL WHILE SOAKING UP THE SUN ON ONE OF OUR TERRACES? NOTHING, IF YOU ASK US. THAT IS WHY THERE’S A TERRACE WAITING FOR YOU AT THIRTEEN OF OUR HOTELS. DOESN’T THAT SOUND WONDERFUL? YOU CAN FIND THEM HERE.

HOTEL DE WADDEN On the historical Dorpsstraat of Vlieland lies Hotel de Wadden. Once a local nautical college, it is now your go-to spot for enjoying all the wonderful things we can offer. The specialty of this terrace is fish – what else could it be? However, delicious

Noordzee terras

meat dishes are also served. The highlight of this terrace is the proximity of the Wadden Sea at the back of the terrace. In the evening, you can enjoy the sound and smell of the ocean. Consequent-

Let’s stay in the domain of the ocean

ly, it’s a great spot for spending a sultry summer

a little longer; on Noordzee terras of

evening!

Strandhotel Seeduyn on Vlieland, you can also enjoy the beach, ocean, and delicious foods in a casual atmosphere. Under the supervision of chef Guido Schuuring, delicious lunch and dinner meals with an international touch are prepared. All of this is accomplished on an island of tranquility. There’s no traffic, no busy boulevard... The only thing

The Dutch star is wildly popular in the Netherlands

you’ll hear are the sounds of the waves

as well as abroad. A beer to quench your thirst on hot

and the smell of the ocean.

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Typically Dutch on the terrace Heineken beer summer days.

Typically Dutch on the terrace Bitterballen Traditionally Dutch! The ‘bitterbal’ used to be eaten with a ‘bittertje’: an alcoholic herbal drink. Today, it’s especially popular as part of assorted appetizers.

Restaurant Op West Terschelling is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in our little country. Restaurant Op West is situated at the only natural bay in the Netherlands and offers a stunning view of the passenger harbor with a sand flat right behind it. Here, you can enjoy a drink as well as the delicious French cuisine of chef Ton van Scheppingen. His cuisine surprises you with sensational flavor combinations created mainly from local products.

Strandpaviljoen ’t Badhuys The beach is a place with magical impact. No matter when you visit the beach, it will never disappoint you. In summer, the sun works wonders. Whereas in winter, the rough ocean ensures a surprise or two. Strandpaviljoen ’t Badhuys on Vlieland is situated on the North Sea beach in front of the Strandhotel Seeduyn and is the only beach pavilion on Vlieland. Enjoy breakfast with a view of the ocean or a sunset dinner – possibly, followed by a walk on the beach. Everything is possible.

RESTAURANT BOSCHRIJCK Terschelling has more to offer than just a beach; the inland is also magnificent! Due to the homely atmosphere and the view of nature, Restaurant Boschrijck is a nice operating base after a long biking or hiking trip. The kids can entertain themselves in the playground, which is visible from the terrace. This way, you can continue enjoying yourself at the table while the kids have fun in the playground.

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VINCENZO GRAND CAFÉ Naturally, the ‘A’ in mnemonic TV-TAS stands for Ameland. After a day of getting a breath of fresh air on the North Sea beach or strolling the picturesque villages

Typically Dutch on the terrace Pancakes

of Ameland, you can unwind and relax on the Vincenzo Grand Café terraces. You can enjoy an excellent sun-bathed, afternoon lunch in the courtyard. What more could

Not American pancakes, but Dutch pancakes!

you ask for?

Extra delicious with strawberries, bananas, or – what else – Dutch cheese.

Fashion’s Restaurant

The spectacular SKYY Bar of the Fashion Hotel in Amsterdam is located on the top floor. Here, French chef Stéphane Besse continues to surprise guests with delicious works of art in Fashion’s Restaurant. The dishes on the modern menu are exclusively prepared with fresh ingredients and seasonal produce. However, it doesn’t end there; because the lounge of the Fashion’s terrace is perfect for spending sunny afternoons while enjoying drinks.

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Typically Dutch on the terrace Cheese sticks

A simple in-between snack that’s not complete without the flavor of Dutch cheese.

The Terrace The Terrace, an extension of The Art Brasserie in Art Hotel Amsterdam, is another pearl of Amsterdam. Void of overcrowding, it has an amazing view of the green lawn for sunbathing, the Bredius outdoor swimming pool, and the Amsterdam school style houses.

Gullmander Restaurant & Bar Gullmander Restaurant & Bar is directly located on the A13 near Delft, between The Hague and Rotterdam. From a main course salad to a delicious three-course dinner, chef Michael de Ruiter is happy to demonstrate his creativity. He also presents a specialty that changes every week. Thanks to its central location, the terrace is the perfect place for having drinks or holding an after-hour sociable reception.

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Typically Dutch on the terrace Old Amsterdam sandwich

Old Amsterdam cheese on a sandwich. Incredibly simple, but oh so tasty!

HOTEL NEW YORK If you travel from The Hague and drive along the Gullmander Restaurant & Bar in Delft as you head to Rotterdam, you will find yourself at Hotel New York. The hotel and restaurant, which is situated in the former headquarters of the Holland-America line, opened on May 5, 1993. It is now popular among both Rotterdam residents and people from other places. The kitchen team – comprised of a total of 45 people – consists of a number of specialized oyster bar chefs who prepare fresh crustaceans and shellfish during lunch and dinner every day. Now that’s enjoying in style!

Hotel de Veluwe In the Veluwe area, right in the middle of the woods, we’ve made sure that you can also enjoy lounging on a terrace! The terrace offers a view of the playground where our younger guests can have fun. Did you come with a larger group? After an active day in nature, a barbecue is waiting for you on one of the terraces – perfect for a family day or company outing.

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Typically Dutch on the terrace Rivella

A refreshing soft drink containing natural ingredients.

A lifesaver when it’s too hot on the terrace.

Hotel Salland Hotel Salland in Raalte does not have one, but two terraces! The terrace on the front is equipped with spacious lounge sofas and catches sun. Terrace number two is located in the hotel courtyard. This is a perfect place for corporate parties, barbecues, buffets, or drinks.

SS ROTTERDAM Let’s stay in Rotterdam just a little

longer.

Whether

together

or alone, you can dream away while enjoying a stunning view of the Nieuwe Maas. It’s possible on the ss Rotterdam! This beautifully renovated cruise ship provides an inspiring environment and ensures that you can relax for a little while. The ship has the most beautiful terrace of the city, where everyone can wonderfully immerse in the preserved 40-centimeter deep ‘swimming pool’ while enjoying a cocktail.

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RECIPE

Smoked duck breast with truffle mayonnaise and chips made of celeriac on the Big Green Egg barbecue INGREDIENTS FOR FOUR PERSONS

METHOD OF PREPARATION Use the charcoal to heat the barbecue to 200 degrees Celsius. Once the barbecue is warmed up, add the wood

• 1 magret de canard

chips. Use a sharp knife to cut a diamond pattern into

(220 grams)

the fat of the duck. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the duck

• 300 grams of mesclun

before putting it on the barbecue. Place the duck on the

(lettuce mix)

barbecue and close the lid. Let the duck smoke for 10

• 2 egg yolks

minutes. The duck will not be fully cooked, just smoked.

• 100 milliliters of olive oil

charcoal wood chips

Next, burn the raw pine nuts in a frying pan, adding a little oil. Cut the celeriac in

• 100 milliliters of

Afterwards, cook the duck in the oven at 180 degrees

thin slices and briefly fry them in the frying

vegetable oil

for 8 eight minutes. Subsequently, take the duck out of

pan at 140 degrees until they turn a golden

the oven and let it ‘rest.’ This way, the meat will become

brown color. Drain them on a paper towel

soft and tender.

and sprinkle with salt. Cut the duck into thin

• lemon juice • 100 grams of celeriac • 1 to 2 tablespoons of truffle tapenade • 250 grams of celeriac pine nuts • sun-dried tomatoes • salt • pepper

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slices and put them on a plate. Next, garNow, it’s time for the mayonnaise. Put the egg yolks in a

nish with the lettuce and pine nuts. You can

bowl and mix them with the oil using a whisk. Important:

add some salt and pepper for extra flavor.

add a thin trickle of oil in order to prevent curdling. Finally,

Add some of the truffle mayonnaise next to

add the lemon juice and truffle tapenade, and season the

the duck on the plate and a few pieces of

mayonnaise with pepper and salt.

sun-dried tomatoes.

THE PERFECT WINE

To accompany the smoked duck breast at the Green Egg barbecue A DISH IS ONLY FINISHED WHEN IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY A GOOD WINE, BUT IT’S NOT THAT EASY TO CHOOSE A FITTING WINE. FORTUNATELY, WIJNIMPORT J. BART WILL GLADLY GIVE YOU A HELPING HAND. THEIR TIP? TO ACCOMPANY THE RECIPE OF WESTCORD CHEF-COOK MICHAEL DE RUITER, THEY SELECTED THE 2012 LE LIMOUX OF CHÂTEAU RIVES-BLANQUES FROM THE VINEYARD LIMOUX THAT HAS AN ELEVATED LOCATION AT THE FOOT OF THE PYRENEES, IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE. Since 2011, the Dutch couple Jan and Caryl Panman

The Le Limoux is a blend of chardonnay (45 percent),

have been the owners of this old vineyard dating back

mauzac (42 percent), and chenin blanc (13 percent).

to the nineteenth century, which spans thirty hecta-

The fermentation and seven months of maturation

res twenty of which are planted exclusively with white

takes place in French barriques. Twice a week, the se-

grape varieties. The vineyards are located in a beauti-

diment is stirred through the wine – called bâtonnag

fully protected nature reserve located at an elevation

– to enrich the flavor. The wine is bottled in May.

of 350 meters, between Limoux and Carcassonne.

They produce grapes as organically as possible in the

The Appellation ‘Limoux AOP’ – a quality check – is

vineyards, without using fertilizer. Eric Vialade is the

the only one in France for still white wine, for which a

winemaker and Georges Paulis the consultant, who

mandatory fermentation and ripening in oak for white

is the technical director of Château Gruaud Larose

still wine is required. Furthermore, the local mauzac

from Bordeaux. They collaborate with the best barrel

grape, famous for its fresh acidity, is an old grape vari-

producers of Bourgogne and Bordeaux for the se-

ety that is only planted in Limoux and in Gaillac.

lection of the oak barrels. These barrels – barriques – are made of wood coming from two hundred year

The smoky flavor of the wine, through the ripening

old oak trees from the Massif Central and the Voges.

in wooden barrels, nicely complements the smoked

Nature is breathtaking here, also thanks to the view

duck. Also, the flavor of nuts perfectly complements

on the snow-covered mountaintops of the Pyrenees.

this dish, thanks to the roasted pine nuts. Finally,

Château Rives-Blanques is named after a white moun-

the fresh acidity ensures the fatty taste of the duck

taintop in the vicinity. Vineyards in this area date back

fuses with the freshness of the salad and the sundried

to a thousand years before our era began.

tomatoes.

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Nu stellen wij dat de mooiste wijngaard van de wereld zichzelf bezit.

Wij hebben haar slechts onder onze hoede.”

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