5 UNFORGETTABLE LOCAL FOOD EXPERIENCES IN IRELAND
If you think about Ireland, you probably won’t think about delicious food straight away. The Irish kitchen is known for it’s pies, stews, fish and sausage. And they don’t serve those equally well in every pub. But if you look
SKIËN IN VERBIER, ZWITSERLAND
De Kerstvakantie is in vele skigebieden het traditionele startschot van het wintersportseizoen. Hoewel velen richting Oostenrijk vertrekken of de Franse Alpen gaan verkennen, heeft ook Zwitserland veel te bieden voor skiërs en snowboarders. Verbier, een dorp gelegen in Les 4
6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GO SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING IN VAL DI FASSA, ITALY
Val Di Fassa lies in the middle of the Dolomites in Italy. The Dolomites are known on their own for amazing views and rank on the list of UNESCO world heritage. You can find 115 kilometer of slopes here and
ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL: 4 DAY ROADTRIP
Are you planning to do 1 to 2 weeks roadtrip in Alentejo or do you want to cross the Algarve to the inner part of Portugal? Both are easily done. In this post you’ll find a 4-day trip with the
VAL D’AOSTA – A TRULY UNIQUE PIECE OF ITALY
Somewhere on a small beach near Vieste in southern Italy, I feel a soft sea breeze while immersed in my book. I immediately put it down and close my eyes. Despite the sunglasses, I can totally feel how strong the
A WONDERFUL WEEKEND OUT IN TERSCHELLING – THE NETHERLANDS
Reset and relax on this amazing island in the Wadden Sea Terschelling is one of the five inhabited Wadden Islands in Friesland, a province located to the north in the Netherlands. It is so far removed from light pollution that it
MASS TOURISM: WE’RE STILL JUST ANIMALS, FOLLOWING THE HERD
In many ways, we remain herd animals to this day, especially when it comes to travel. We often journey to the same places. Take the same photos. Do the same activities. And then leave quickly. Why, though? With this kind of
STARGAZING IN AMELAND -WAD ISLANDS – THE NETHERLANDS
Enjoy sensational views, the perfect night sky, and other delights on an island in the Wadden Sea The last time I was able to see countless stars and the Milky Way was over a year ago. For this to happen, I
GREEK ISLAND KYTHIRA: A SUSTAINABLE GETAWAY
How to avoid mass tourism in Greece Imagine waking up in a small paradise up in the mountains. You saunter to your terrace, from where you can see the beautiful blue sea and an old Venetian castle. Then, Vanessa, the manager,
EAST TYROL: IN THE LAP OF NATURE
Why you should give this region a chance during the summer Everybody knows Tyrol (or Tirol) for its famous ski areas such as Sölden, Kitzbühel or Ischgl. But when all the snow has melted during the summer and the cows return
TOURISM AND THE LURE OF CHAIN STORES
Think about it. Did you eat in a McDonalds during your last trip? Or maybe had a coffee at a Starbucks? Well, I'm currently at a Starbucks in Sofia as I type this, but hear me out. Just to be clear,
COUCHSURFING: REAL TALK, REAL EXPERIENCES (PART II)
Globe-trotters from all over share their unique perspectives Taa-daa! The second part is finally here, rebels. If you’re still on the fence about couchsurfing, I’m hoping this will tip you over, one way or another. Unlike the first part, this one
COUCHSURFING: REAL TALK, REAL EXPERIENCES(PART I)
Globe-trotters from all over share their unique perspectives Most of us know what couchsurfing is all about – or at least we think we do. I mean, even if we haven’t done it ourselves, we know that friend (or a friend
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE HOMESTAYS A SHOT!
My most unique travel memories can often be linked to the homestays I have experienced. Whether it was in Laos or in Cuba, homestays gave my trip an authenticity I could not have gained otherwise. Since homestays are also a component
WHAT IS CO2 COMPENSATION ALL ABOUT?
The question I get most frequently is: “How can you travel sustainably if you take the plane?” It’s a fair question but, like all things in life, the answer isn’t that straight-forward. You see, I believe that sustainable travel encompasses much
INSTAGRAM GEOTAGGING: THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY
We’ve all discovered lots of supposedly ‘secret’ places that we fell in love with because someone wrote about them on social media. I, for one, love to get off the beaten path and find relatively unknown spots far from the
31 Movies Every Travel Enthusiast Must Watch
In these crazy pandemic-fueled times, we may no longer be able to travel much, but we can live vicariously through our favorite movie characters. If you think about it, it's actually the perfect time to kick back and enjoy some
VLIELAND – THE NETHERLANDS: A SUSTAINABLE GETAWAY
Whether you are looking for the ideal destination for a (long) weekend or a week off, Vlieland is the perfect destination for total relaxation. "Freedom, peace, space, silence: wonderful!" The wadden Islands The Wadden - the largest tidal system, always on the
Kitzbühel: a sustainable ski destination
At the end of our trip to one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever visited, all it took was a glance to reinforce the feeling of absolute coziness and contentment. At once, these words sprung to mind: Das Glück
A YEAR IN REVERSE
Thank you, 2018; Watch out, 2019! Once again, the new year is knocking at our door, which means it’s time again -- time for reflection. The last year ended with a tan, a backpack full of souvenirs from Indonesia and a