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Taipei is a foodie heaven and dream destination for those who love to hike during the day and try all the different culinary treats in the evening. Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan and still not as much visited by Western tourists as other countries in Asia. I am not sure why, because Taiwan... Continue Reading →
Ostend is known as the queen of seaside resorts in Belgium. It’s a coastal city characterised by its long wide beach and promenade. As far as I can remember it’s the first Belgian coastal city I personally visited and despite the rain, we had a great time! The majority of people would probably visit Ostend... Continue Reading →
A road trip through the Algarve, the south of Portugal should be on everyone’s bucket list. Portugal in general is just an amazing country and there are tons of great camping spots too! Though “wild camping” is barely anywhere allowed anymore within Europe, Portugal’s regulations are still quite flexible. This, together with the many beautiful... Continue Reading →
Amsterdam is full of brunch cafes and restaurants serving amazing breakfast and lunch dishes. You just need to know where to find the right spots! Most of the good brunch restaurants and cafes are outside the city centre, as this is where you will mostly find tourist traps. Read: overpriced restaurants serving way too many... Continue Reading →
Tunisian dishes are flavourful and to some surprisingly spicy. The taste and ingredients differ quite a lot from their neighbouring North African countries. Tunisia is a true culinary gem located between Algeria and Libya. Its cultural heritage definitely played a role in the Tunisian cuisine, as you notice Arab, Berber and Mediterranean influences. Before meeting... Continue Reading →
When you think of highlights of Ireland, you most likely think of Dublin and the Cliffs of Moher, but guess what? There is so much more than that! You might not be attracted to Ireland because of its not-so-exotic weather, but it's actually not as bad as everyone thinks. As a Dutchie, I can say... Continue Reading →
Trolley Stories is a new concept on Travelbecks. In here I will share interviews with (ex) flight attendants from across the world, who have flown for different airlines. Flight attendants often have interesting stories to tell as it can get quite crazy up there. Besides that, they might have some useful tips to share! In... Continue Reading →
The Philippines is the place to be for island hopping lovers and there is plenty of island hopping to do. The country consists of more than 7000 islands of which about 2000 are inhabited. Pretty insane right? I visited the Philippines in late November 2019 and covered quite a lot of nice spots in 12... Continue Reading →
Cinque Terre is probably one of those places that most people have on their bucket list. You know, those pretty colourful houses on the west coast of Italy? Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and I understand why. In September 2021 I went on a little trip with a friend and we absolutely... Continue Reading →
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