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 →
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 →
Morocco: Marrakech and beyond
Morocco is incredibly versatile, thus a country that you can easily explore for a longer period than 5 days. I traveled to Morocco for the first time in 2016 and recently again in June 2023. Both experiences were amazing and quite different from each another. Marrakech in itself is a majestic city which has a... Continue Reading →
London: bakeries & cafes you must try
I love London. I love all the neighbourhoods which are so different from each other. I love the endless amount of good bakeries, restaurants, cafes and bars. I love all the vintage- and food markets. I love the view of the red buses, giving the grey streets some colour on a rainy day. I just... Continue Reading →