Tell me about the Rijksmuseum, Jeroen: An audio tour by the Dutch Barry White

He’s the Dutch Barry White. I am enamored of this man’s voice. Because he’s so clearly in love with, he’s so passionate about what he’s describing… every brushstroke, the treatment of light and dark, from the lace-collared wealthy in the paintings to the artists in their employ in the 16th century Netherlands.

The man speaking is Jeroen Krabbé, famous Dutch actor, painter and director. And he is in love with the art at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.  Continue reading “Tell me about the Rijksmuseum, Jeroen: An audio tour by the Dutch Barry White”

Can I Bring Tulip Bulbs from Holland Home to the United States?

There’s two things that grow in Holland that interest most tourists: Tulips and Marijuana. You can find them both in Amsterdam’s Bloemenmarkt floating on the Singel canal.  Continue reading “Can I Bring Tulip Bulbs from Holland Home to the United States?”