Category: Patchwork Deluxe
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June 2026, T’loo
My fifth time at this oh so traditional family affair. Same procedure as every year! The weather was not that great, even had to get the wellie boots out and on. All in all, a lovely weekend. See you next year! Read more
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Mallorca, 4-7 June 2026
The big five-OH! Happy birthday to you, dear Andi. We had a ball, and travelled with our four children. That was a first and logistically a mini challenge! And yet, it all worked out. We stayed in our new home for the first time, and besides some cleaning and stocking up, it was a treat!… Read more
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October 2025, Mallorca, autumn holidays
Mallorca is becoming our second home as it establishes itself as a place we love to be and where there is enough to keep everyone happy. This time we stayed in Soller. I love it there. Nestled in the valley surrounded by beautiful lush trees and with the coastal breeze sneaking in whenever the wind… Read more
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June 2025, T’loo
Family time again! My fourth time, and it was just lovely. We celebrated a 16th birthday, and we celebrated life. Zwolle was a delight. The market, the museum (I’ve never noticed before), and the small shops and the tight alleys. Thank you for this invaluable family time. Read more
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Thailand, Easter holidays 2025
3000 kms, 15 days, seven flights, four stops and so many moments. The itinerary was wild, spontaneous & so much fun. And so so much more: temples, buddhas, street markets, malls, tuk tuk rides, scooters, beaches, hairbraiding, monkeys. Another amazing trip to add to our wild ride patchwork story. Read more
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1 – 3 November, London
The big smoke aka London never gets boring. This time it was a quick hop and skip to take one of the four children back to the UK for another half-term at school. For non-British residents, don‘t even try and rent the Santander Bikes. It doesn’t work, even though downloading the app does. We were… Read more
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11 – 19 October, Mallorca
Mallorca one month later. This time with my family and a bit more time for everything. We had a lovely house in Randa: And we had a crazy adventure walking the Torrent de Pareis. And we did a lot for our Vitamin C depots: Here’s to many more days on la isla bonita in 2025… Read more
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9 – 16 August, Zeeland, the Netherlands
A patchwork deluxe family holiday near the beach is exactly what the summer ordered. Amazing weather, super accommodation, and time to simply live in the moment. Andi and I cycled three times, some 150 kms in total. Along the coastline, across bridges and through quaint little Dutch villages. And we were fast. But this kind… Read more
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June 2024, T’loo
Family time. My third time joining the family in their annual get-together mode. Lakeside, beer inside, side by side. I love these get-togethers. So much warmth. So welcoming. Everything I have always wanted. Cheers to life, to priorities, and to making home where you are. Read more
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April 2024, Nordsee
Dog_cation. A weekend at the North Sea with the children and Quito. Fresh air, trousers rolled up, mudflat walking, family time. Read more