Time perception - cause of mis communication

Cultural differences can be found in various areas such as in habits, in manners, in food, and many many more. Perception of time might differ as well. Of course we know the different time zones all over the world. It influences everyday life, doing business, attitudes to history and plans for the future. Therefore it is extremely important to understand how certain nations perceive time in order to avoid misunderstandings and cultural disagreements. 
What I found out is quite funny actually: In Great Britain the people know a different day split than I know. On my holiday last week I met a Scottish girl. She mention that a day knows 4 parts. Hmmm, 4? I only could come up with 3 and I refered to them by linking these parts to meals, like breakfast, lunch and dinner. But what about the fourth one?  I really can't think about a fourth. Of course the Scottish girl could explain me - TEATIME!!! 

Ibiza's curiosities

I can think about several ways of enjoying your holiday. I love to travel around with my backpack and to roam different countries, meet locals, enjoy nature, culture and the food. My last holiday was different on one of world's most famous party islands where life is hot & happening - Ibiza! Last week I had the nice opportunity to experience life on Ibiza myself and I can tell you that it can be quite hot and that a lot happens over there... 

Curiosity triggered me to enjoy my holiday on this small island known by it's huge and famous clubs - Pacha, Amnesia, Space are definitions all over the place. You'll find the logo's in each and every small village. And I can tell you, the party's really are incredible!! On the beach, most famous DJ's, thousands of people, it's amazing!

But there is more! I was stunned by the amazing blue sea and white beaches. There are so many beautiful bays. Some bays had rocks instead of sand, but still I felt like being in a magazine. I don't think I need to say more... 

 Besides the clear blue sea, Ibiza is also known for her peaceful and loving hippies. Unfortunately the number of hippies declines and get's overruled by the tourist. But the sharp eye can still catch them.

 After seeing the two pictures below next to each other: Ibiza vs Netherlands - knowing that just a short two hour flight separates the two - I'm definitely convinced that I will go back!

A sunny Sunday afternoon in Amsterdam

Not to make you jealous but just to give you an impression about an ordinary Sunday afternoon - today, together with some friends I spent a couple of hours in the sunny afternoon on a cute small boat, drifting through the canals of Amsterdam. 

You might know that Amsterdam has quite some canals in the city centre. Not just ordinary canals, but UNESCO heritage. It is lovely to have a boat (in my case to have friends who have a boat) and to sail through the canals. Not all the houses and apartments have a garden or balcony. For those people, drifting in their boat is the same as sitting in a garden. But only better!! You pass beautiful houses, cute bridges with flowers. People bring some drinks and snacks and enjoy floating through the canals until the sun goes down with a little bit of nice music in the background. 
All kinds of boats will pass by: big, small, public, private, with proper seats, with fancy pillows, motor boats, pedalos. All different kinds, but without sail, because those won't make it under the bridges. Your view on Amsterdam from the water is amazingly different than from the streets - knowing the way on your bike, you can get lost in a boat. 
During sunny evenings or during the weekend it can be extremely busy on the water - picture in one of my previous my posts 'Queensday' will give you an impression on the water-traffic jam. 

What else can I say, you should just try it yourself you will love it!