In August 2016, on the Dutch late-night talk show Pauw, former game show host Hans van der Togt — best known for presenting Rad van Fortuin (Wheel of Fortune) — spoke candidly about his harsh and miserable life in the province of Friesland. In this blog post, we will explain, in plain and simple terms,Continue reading “There Is No Dealing With the Wheels of Fortune — a Celtic-Frisian Heritage”
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Boots Made for Walkin’
Besides Nancy Sinatra’s 1966 recommendation in her song; what kind of boots would we recommend to hike the Frisia Coast Trail? The combination of a flat and often hard surface will take its toll when walking the trail. In this blog post, we discuss what kind of footwear is (not) suitable. It is important toContinue reading “Boots Made for Walkin’”
A Terp for Choquequirao, Peru
Why in heaven’s name should a terp be constructed in the Andes? To be more precise, the location for this terp is at the remote, archaeological Inca site Choquequirao in Peru. The answer to the question is not too difficult. The idea was inspired by the monument at the Tsjitsma terp near the village ofContinue reading “A Terp for Choquequirao, Peru”
manual — Making a Terp in Only 12 Steps
This is your DIY manual for enlarging or creating your own terp — an artificial settlement mound or house platform designed to protect against sea or river floods, depending on where it is built. Although terps have been constructed on the tidal marshlands of the Wadden Sea for over 2,600 years, this manual is theContinue reading “manual — Making a Terp in Only 12 Steps”
Notre Dame of Grou
The ‘First Lady’ of the village of Grou in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands, also named Grytsje of Grou. Archaeologists found her in January 2018, in the village of Grou at Halbertsmaplein Sq. Her grave is dated mid-eighth century. She received the title First Lady because until this find, it was not known peopleContinue reading “Notre Dame of Grou”
Oldest Vessel of the World — The Pesse Canoe
The Pesse Canoe. The world’s oldest known water vessel was discovered near the village of Pesse in the Dutch province of Drenthe. Dated to between 8040 and 7510 BC, it predates even the great cradles of civilization such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. Yes, you read that correctly — feel free to go back and checkContinue reading “Oldest Vessel of the World — The Pesse Canoe”
How to Bury Your Mother-in-Law
Your mother-in-law probably chased your tail during life. But do not be so sure you are free once she is gone. If you are looking for advice on how to stop her spirit from haunting you after death, this blog post is for you. Here is a piece of advice that is over two thousandContinue reading “How to Bury Your Mother-in-Law”
Frisia Coast Trail 