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 →
What to do in Ostend? Highlights and tips
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 →
Portugal Algarve ultimate 2 weeks road trip
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 →
Highlights of Ireland: Land of Stunning Views
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 #2 Former Flight Attendant Aeromexico, Private Jet and Etihad
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 →
Trolley Stories #1: Former flight attendant KLM and Etihad Airways
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 always have interesting stories to tell as it can get pretty wild up in the air. Besides that, they might have some secrets to share!... Continue Reading →
Palairos and Pogoniá, an authentic Greek experience
Have you ever heard of Pogoniá or Palairos? Neither did I, until recently. These are two more authentic places on the mainland of Greece. They can be found between Lefkas and Athens. Palairos is an ancient city, but nowadays a village. It is the larger one among the two. Therefore, I will mainly mention Palairos... Continue Reading →
Amsterdam: cute cafes & good coffee spots
The many cute cafes are one of the many things I love about Amsterdam. A good coffee in a nice spot can even fix a rainy day (to a certain extent).That is why I really enjoy trying new coffee spots in Amsterdam. Luckily, there are lots of decent cafes, and new ones open continuously so... Continue Reading →
Lake Iseo, a gem in Northern Italy
Lake Iseo or Lago d'Iseo is the little sister of Lake Como and Lake Garda, but also the less visited one! As the other 2 are very popular, this is a great alternative. It's less than a two-hour drive away from Milan, so you can easily combine these to have the best of both worlds;... Continue Reading →