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
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
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
100+ fun facts about Greece you should know about
Did you know it’s offensive to hold an open hand to someone’s face in Greece and that the country is the world’s biggest sea sponge producer? Check out these 100+ amazing Greek facts and show off with them at a next party! 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
Climbing Sigiriya Rock up to the Lion Fortress in Sri Lanka
We slowly moved to higher ground, walking uphill and taking the occasional few steps. Suddenly there were only steps, going straight up, and it dawned on me that there was no wide staircase for climbing up to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka – Read Post
Kaudulla National Park jeep safari: spotting elephants
I’m not a big animal person. No, let’s rephrase that: I’m not a big “oochie-cootchy oh that’s so cute” animal person. I love watching nature documentaries and I’m fascinated by all sorts of wildlife. Actually, I’m way more fascinated by wildlife than by a puppy wearing Read Post
Visiting the Temple of the Tooth in Sri Lanka
In some places you shouldn’t take photos, you shouldn’t film, you should just be. Maybe more importantly, you should let others be. That’s what I felt when visiting the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka, now several years ago. I’ve updated the post Read Post
30 fun things to do in Cuba on your vacation
For many people, Cuba still speaks to the imagination: the old cars, the omnipresent history… The island definitely has a lot to offer. Not convinced? Wondering what to do in Cuba? Here are… 30 fun things to do in Cuba on a holiday. Top Read Post
Packable K-way rain jacket review: is it truly waterproof?
When I was a kid and we took a field trip with school, my mom would always tell me to take my K-Way rain jacket with me. And looking at all the kids wearing that jacket which folds into a pouch, my mom wasn’t the Read Post
45 interesting facts about Iceland that will blow your mind
I’ve recently started gathering facts about the destinations covered here on the blog and I felt some amazing facts about Iceland should be next. It’s a place I haven’t yet been to myself, but my dad has and he’s written about it on here a Read Post
Top 5 Destinations to Visit in Australia Once it Opens
It’s no wonder why many intrepid travelers have a trip to Australia on their bucket list. This unique country has plenty of fun things to keep you busy, from diving among colorful coral reefs to exploring buzzing metropolises, swimming in turquoise blue waters, and much Read Post
Top things to do in Chiapas, Mexico for a fun trip
Chiapas, located in Southeast Mexico, is one of the country’s 31 official states. The state is home to a storied and rich history that includes ancient Mayan civilizations and the Spanish conquerors. Chiapas also has a diverse geography of plains, mountains and lush tropical forests. With so Read Post
14 aruba restaurants that’ll rock your taste buds
I’d never expected Aruba to be a foodie destination. I knew the country organizes a restaurant event every year, but that was about all I’d ever heard about its foodie scene. Until I traveled there and had the Aruba restaurants rock my taste buds. Read Post
The Leuven Botanical Garden: Highly Worth a Visit
The Botanical Garden of Leuven, Belgium is the oldest botanical garden in the country, founded by the Catholic University of Leuven in 1735. It’s a lovely place to go for a walk or read a book on one of the benches. Have a look. Read Post
Holidays in Belgium 2022: annually updated to plan your trips
A complete list of the school breaks, special days and holidays in Belgium that you can bookmark for later use. This way, you don’t plan a shopping trip when everything is closed or miss important festivities because you didn’t know about them. Read Post
22 delicious and fun things to do in Belgium in 2022
Planning a trip to the land of beer and chocolate? You better come prepared! With these tips on 21 things to do in Belgium in 2021 you’ll see, hear, taste and experience the best of Belgium in the new year. Have fun! Read Post
Things to do in Zutphen, Deventer, and Doesburg
I’ve always enjoyed going to the Netherlands. It was less than a two-hour drive from where I used to live in Belgium to cross the border and get to a place that’s so familiar, yet still so different than my home country. So when Visit Read Post
6 great restaurants in Prague, Czech Republic that serve light food
While mom and I did want to learn about Czech food, we preferred to have lighter meals for lunch and dinner. As I didn’t want to take any risks, I did a Google search for “best Prague restaurants” and made a selection that I included into our itinerary. Read Post
Things to do in Tenerife, Spain
Tenerife is Spain’s largest Canary Island and a well-known tourist destination. Year-long sun and miles of sandy beaches make it an excellent destination for a relaxing holiday at any time of year. Many people underestimate the small Canary Island and the diversity of activities it Read Post
Lisbon Christmas Markets 2021 – The Ones to Visit
Let’s cut to the chase: Christmas markets in Lisbon are not as much of a thing as they are in colder European cities such as Berlin, Brussels, or Riga in Latvia. Nevertheless, there are some Lisbon Christmas markets you can visit, even in 2021 with Read Post
Fun Nuremberg things to do on a city trip
I met Kai, a Nuremberg local, at an event in Berlin and when he heard about Wonderful Wanderings, he immediately suggested writing an article about Nuremberg things to do. I said yes and thus came to be this list of things to do in Nuremberg. Read Post
Auschwitz tour review: an Auschwitz tour from Krakow
Some places you visit for their beauty, others for their iconic status. And some places – some places you visit because they should never be forgotten. Last October, Milou from Explorista invited me on a 2-day trip to Krakow in Poland with her. We wouldn’t Read Post
How Older Travellers Can Save Money on a Holiday Post-Pandemic
There are lots of predictions floating around about how travel will change after the COVID-19 pandemic – countries introducing tighter control of visitor numbers, fewer people being willing to fly leading to fewer flights, domestic holidays becoming more popular. But one thing that most commentators Read Post
Driving in Los Angeles: tips on parking and driving in LA
When I first published this post, I just summed up some reasons why you shouldn’t be scared of driving in Los Angeles. Then, someone on TripAdvisor asked me to elaborate a bit on this subject because a lot of people seemed to be asking questions Read Post
Belgium WW2 sites: overview of tours, museums, and more
Just like many other European countries, Belgium suffered a great deal during World War 2. Withe the country being stuck between Germany and France, there have been quite a few WW2 battles in Belgium and today, there are plenty of World War 2 tours and Read Post
15 fun things to do in Rimini, Italy – more than the beach!
Rimini is mostly-known as a summer beach destination in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy but the city has so much more to offer. Head toward the old historic center and you’ll find there are plenty of things to do in Rimini. Want to know Read Post
10 interesting facts about the Caribbean islands
Looking for interesting facts about the Caribbean Islands? Search no more! This list contains fun facts, historical facts and Caribbean quiz questions to test your knowledge. Have a look and learn about these tropical islands. Read Post
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