"Delicious food," say the Frisians. And that's certainly possible here. Below is an overview of local cafes and restaurants that we enjoy (and frequent). The 2 Municipalities The meeting place of Jirnsum – and indeed, of all of Friesland (rumor has it that 50% of Frisians found their partner during a party at De 2 Gemeenten). In this... Read this blog
A week in Friesland? We'd say there's plenty to do for at least a month! Want to experience the heart of Friesland for seven days first? Here are a few tips: Day 1 Arrival: Park in front of the, uh... church? Yes, in your own parking space * , beneath the church tower of Jirnsum. Wow, that's what a "homecoming" is. So we'r... Read this article
We wash our large and small loads ourselves; we use eco-friendly or sustainable detergent. Sometimes we add a dash of natural vinegar. We also try to wash at times when there is sufficient power from the sun or wind and the power grid, so usually in the late morning or in the afternoon. You can also follow us and our posts on social media: Facebook... Read this blog
Last weekend we participated in the National #ButterflyCount 2025. Five years ago, we counted one brown moth in 15 minutes, but now we saw at least 18 butterflies of six species fluttering in our church garden within fifteen minutes. So much beauty and color makes you happy! It's wonderful to read the newspaper in our garden in the morning, sur... Read this blog
The province of Friesland has been named the most circular region in the world. The prestigious recognition was awarded during the World Circular Economy Forum world congress in Brazil. With this, Friesland shows that it is not only a leader in Europe, but also a global example in the field of circularity. The jury particularly praised the way in w... Read this article