Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada is not just a ski resort. It has plenty to offer both in winter and summer, such as hiking trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking trails. Check it out! Read Post
60 interesting facts about Germany you should know about
Want to dazzle your friends at a party or quiz? Knowing these German facts will definitely help. I’ve gathered 60 fun and interesting facts about Germany for you. Check them out and let me know if you knew these already. Read Post
87 fun facts about Belgium that’ll blow your mind
Looking for some fun facts about Belgium? You’ve come to the right place! There’s much more to Belgium than beer, chocolate, and waffles. This treasure trove of Belgium facts is proof of that. Note: this list only contains facts. I created a separate list with Read Post
Spotting Modernism in Vienna: museums and outdoors
2018 was the year in which Vienna celebrated Modernism and four of its most important artists, all of whom died in 1918. Numerous exhibitions at art museums in Vienna and events across the city remembered the work of the painters Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, Read Post
A full day at an Almabtrieb festival in Tirol, Austria
Each fall, the farmers in Zillertal, Tyrol bring their cows down to the valley during the Almabtrieb festival. I followed such a cow parade from Zell am Zimmer to Bruck and took tons of photos of the Austria cow festival after. Have a look. Read Post
11 x Traditional Maltese Food You Have to Try When in Malta
Are you planning to visit Malta for the first time? Are you looking forward to experiencing the best Malta has to offer? If your answer is yes, be sure to indulge in traditional Maltese food when you get there. Guest post by expat-in-Malta Ed Lansink. Read Post
What to do in Prague, Czech Republic (#10 is yum!)
Before we went, I drafted up a complete program with things to do in Prague and it turned out to be a success! Here’s a list of the things we did and saw and what I thought of them to help you plan your own trip to this beautiful city. Read Post
4 days in Rome: itinerary with fun things to do and see
Wondering how to spend 4 days in Rome so you see as much of the sights as possible? I created this itinerary for my own trip and am sharing it with you! It’s a combination of lots of independent exploring and a couple of cool tours I took that allowed me to learn more about the city’s history and (food) culture. Read Post
7 Sri Lankan Curries You Must Try
The Sri Lankan kitchen is known for its many curries, from chicken to chickpea and cashew curry, there’s a curry for everyone. Can’t choose? No worries, in this post Yulia tells you which 7 Sri Lankan curries are an absolute must. Read Post
Exploring Josefov, the old Prague Jewish Quarter
One of Prague’s must-see areas is Josefov, the old Jewish Quarter. With one ticket, you can visit several historical sites, like the Spanish Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery. So that’s exactly what mom and I did. Have a look at the places we went to and the ones we skipped. Read Post
Whale watching in Vancouver, Canada
This is a guest post by my dad from when he went whale watching in Vancouver, Canada. When putting together the plan and itinerary for our 2013 Canada trip, one of the things that were on top of the priority list right from the start Read Post
The best places to visit in Austria in summer + what to do
After my first trip to the country had been in winter, I was curious to find out what summer in Austria would be like. Most of the people I know associate Austria with winter sports and even though I knew that in summer hiking replaces Read Post
Ruby Lucy Hotel London: Lean luxury in the South Bank area
Luxury doesn’t have to be complicated — that’s the idea behind the charming Ruby Lucy Hotel London, part of the Ruby Hotels group. Located on the South Bank, it’s one of the newest hotels by Waterloo Station and a great addition to the area. I Read Post
99 Fun Facts about Croatia You’ll Want to Know
As I do for every country here on the blog, I’ve created a post full of fun facts about Croatia. Check it out! 99 fun facts about Croatia This post is part of a series of fun facts posts I’m doing for every country Read Post
Typical food in Austria: 7 yummy dishes tried and tested
Traditional food in Austria is meant to keep active people going in the cold winter temperatures. After you’ve taken an hour or two to digest, I think that is. Now, the portions might have been a bit oversized for me, but I did eat some delicious things while I was in Austria and I tried a whole range of new dishes. Let me share them with you. Read Post
Carnival in Rotterdam: music and fun at Rotterdam Unlimited
The Rotterdam Unlimited festival is the highlight of summer in Rotterdam, with the Battle of the Drums, the summer carnival and several concerts taking place over the span of five days. Walk with me and get a feel for the festival in with these 30 photos and my personal report of the event. Read Post
Top things to do in Gdansk, Poland: 3-day Gdansk itinerary
When we travel to popular cities like Rome or Paris, we have certain expectations. When we travel to a lesser-known place, we can truly be surprised. And boy, did Gdansk in Poland surprise me! I spent three days in Gdansk a few years ago and Read Post
Fun things to do in Münster, Germany in 3 days
You might have heard of Münster cheese, but this German city has a lot more to offer. On a three-day trip, I discovered there are three kinds of Münster catering to visitors of all ages, with all kinds of interests. There’s a Green Münster, a Historical Münster and a Modern Münster. Read Post
9 fun things to do in Quebec City, Canada
When I traveled to Quebec, Canada a few years ago to have some winter fun at Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham ski resorts (and tackle my fear of heights!) I first spent a few days getting through my list of top things to do in Quebec City Read Post
Doing a Colosseum Underground Tour in Rome with Walks of Italy
I always thought I wasn’t big on tours of the educational kind. I like exploring places by myself and I always figure that if I want to know more, I’ll Google it later. Walks of Italy has proved me wrong. I took two walking tours Read Post
How to Make International Calls for Free or Cheap
If both you and your loved ones are within the EU, staying in touch isn’t so expensive thanks to the EU removing roaming costs back in 2017. But what if you’re not in the EU? This post tells you how to make international calls for Read Post
Quad biking in the desert: Hurghada, Egypt
Quad biking isn’t as easy as it looks, but against the scenery of the Egyptian desert, you forget all about your sore thumb while you try to take in as many sights as possible without crashing or bumping into the person driving in front of you. Yes, it was quite the challenge for me. Read Post
5 Fun Rotterdam Parks and What to Do There
Rotterdam in the Netherlands is often associated with skyscrapers and modern architecture but did you know that it’s also a green city? Rotterdam parks such as the Kralingse Bos (“Woods of Kralingen”) and the Dakpark (“Rooftop Park”) are ideal spots for those who want to Read Post
Traditional Czech food Prague: discover tasty dishes on this food tour
There are many Prague tours, but I chose the Eating Prague food tour to learn both about traditional Czech food, the best restaurants in Prague and the history of the city. Going on a food tour is one of the best things to do in any given city, I feel, and Prague was no different. Read Post
Keeping your sh*t together with EagleCreek Pack-It cubes
Eagle Creek Packing cubes are great for traveling. They keep your stuff together, so that it’s more compact, and offer an easy way to organize your gear and clothes. They can also serve as dirty laundry bags. But are they practical? Here’s my review. Read Post
Attending the EDM festival Vogelball in Hamburg, Germany
Seven years ago, the first Vogelball took place in the city of Hamburg, Germany. What started as a small, underground German EDM festival quickly grew to a popular event. So much so, that the festival needed to relocate to Europe’s biggest river island, Hamburg’s district Read Post
Where to stay in Austria? 7 Austria accommodation reviews
If you’re wondering where to stay in Austria on your next trip there, this post will help you out. During our eight-day road trip through five regions, we stayed in different places every night. Now, I’m not saying these are necessarily the best hotels in Read Post
One week in Vorarlberg, Austria – A complete itinerary
Although Vorarlberg is the smallest province of Austria, it’s very diverse. I spent a week traveling through the state, crossing no less than five different regions and covering things like a mountain lake, a monastery, and the famous Milka chocolate outlet. Below, you can find Read Post
What to wear in Austria in summer for an active road trip
If you’re planning a road trip through Austria in summer, you’ll have to pack for a wide range of activities. At least, that is, if you plan to combine city tripping with nature as we did. While you’ll feel great in your hiking clothes when Read Post
Visiting the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka is a Unesco World Heritage site consisting of ancient temples, stupas, a library, a palace and more. It once was the capital but is now nothing but a historical site, visited by tourists and locals alike. Read Post
Floralia Brussels: flower show at Groot-Bijgaarden castle and gardens
Floralia is a one-month flower show at the Groot-Bijgaarden castle and gardens, near Brussels. More than 1 million flower bulbs are planted here every year and arranged in beautiful flower beds, sometimes with fun shapes. There’s even a flower labyrinth. Read Post
Things to do in Malta for a week: complete itinerary
A few years ago, my ex and I spent a week in the Republic of Malta, also visiting its sister island Gozo. Below you can find our exact Malta itinerary, including the best things to do in Malta, where we ate, where we slept, what Read Post
5 books about Austria you have to read
These five books about Austria will give you insight into the country’s culture, history and great minds of gone-by times. Some have won prizes, others are popular around the world. All of them are interesting reads. Read Post
What to do in Budapest – A fun 4-day Budapest itinerary
For a few years now, mom and I have been going on an annual city trip together. On one of those trips, we spent four days in Budapest, Hungary. I’ve mapped out our Budapest itinerary as accurately as I could below and added some information Read Post
Enjoy nature at the Botanical Garden in Meise, Brussels
The National Botanical Garden of Meise near Brussels in Belgium is open all-year-round. The domain itself is 92 ha big and there’s also a large greenhouse. I visited the beginning of spring and photographed the botanical garden of Belgium as it came to live. Read Post
Visiting Hallerbos, the Blue Forest of Belgium
Every year in April, visitors and tourists alike flock to the Hallerbos in Belgium to see it turn into the blue forest, with grounds covered in bluebells touched by the spring sun. When should you go? Where exactly could you find the bluebells? I did the research and took some photos, so you can sit back and enjoy. Read Post
Sziget Festival Budapest review
Every year, Budapest in Hungary hosts the Sziget festival. Sziget festival 2019 was the first festival I ever attended solo and I had a blast! Below, I’ll tell you all about the Sziget festival, what Sziget was like and the most important details about the Read Post
36 music festivals in Belgium, 2022 you don’t want to miss
Belgium is the land of music festivals. From spring until late summer you can attend a music festival every weekend and even more than one in July and August. Flanders especially is a bit festival crazy, with even the smallest towns organizing their own festival. Read Post
Fall in love with Dutch tulips at the Keukenhof Gardens 2022
Each year thousands of people ask themselves the same question: when is the best time for the perfect Keukenhof Gardens 2022 visit in the Netherlands? The reason for this is that the best time to enjoy Keukenhof Park changes every year and depends almost entirely Read Post
Boardmasters Newquay festival: the how, what and when
Boardmasters is a music and surf festival at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach in Newquay in Cornwall, the UK. I spent 4 days there. Here you can read all about how to get there, how to get tickets, the Boardmasters campsite and more. Read Post
Blog Conferences 2022 (You don’t want to miss these!)
Up your blogging game by learning and networking at one of these online entrepreneur and blog conferences in 2020. These conferences on blogging take place all over the world and treat subjects from blog writing to social media, email marketing, and more Read Post
77 Fun Facts About Austria (#44 is pretty quirky)
Whether you’re preparing for a trip, learning for a quiz or simply want to know more about this mountainous country, check out these 77 fun facts about Austria. 77 fun facts about Austria This post is part of a series of fun facts posts Read Post
22 Things to do in Braga
Often referred to as the ‘Portuguese Rome,’ Braga is a beautiful city in the historic Minho region of northern Portugal. Braga is the third-largest city in Portugal. One of the oldest Christian cities in the world, it was built by the Romans more than 2,000 Read Post
20 Hotels in Lisbon with Swimming Pool
Looking for a hotel with a pool in Lisbon? Or perhaps you’re keen on finding a rooftop pool with views of the city. Check out the best hotels with pools on this list. 20 highly-recommended hotels in Lisbon with swimming pools 1. Hotel Pateo Lisbon Read Post
One fun week in Los Angeles. Complete day-by-day itinerary
Los Angeles has so much more to offer than movie stars and plastic surgery. In one week you can hang at the beach, hike mountains, get a dose of culture, go shopping and so much more. This one-week program for Los Angeles won’t leave you bored, I promise! Read Post
15 Fun Day Trips from Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is one of Europe’s most exciting and vibrant cities and is well worth a visit, but limiting your trip to Portugal to just the capital would be a shame. There are lots of day trips to take in the region surrounding the Portuguese capital. Read Post
10 fun things to do in Cologne, Germany
Planning a weekend trip to Cologne, Germany? Great idea! This list of fun things to do in Cologne offers some inspiration to plan your getaway. Also make sure to check out my list of cool urban spaces and cafes in Cologne. 10 things to Read Post
15 fun things to do in Colombo, Sri Lanka
With endless emerald jungle stretching from coast to coast until it meets golden sand and warm blue waves, Sri Lanka is a paradise destination. Your trip there will most likely start in the capital. Don’t head out straight away, as there are plenty of fun Read Post
55 Interesting Sri Lanka facts (#17 is cool!)
Traveling to Sri Lanka soon, doing a school project on the country or simply want to learn more about it? Check out these 55 interesting Sri Lanka facts. Don’t have time to read these fun facts about Sri Lanka right now? Bookmark, pin, or email Read Post
The world needs to know how amazing Bulgarian food is
I’d expected Bulgarian food to be very heavy with lots of meat and greasy sauces. Instead, I discovered that Bulgarian cuisine is pretty diverse. I got lovely Bulgarian soups, huge salads, and delicious oven dishes based on Bulgarian recipes that have been passed on for Read Post
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