When dad and I headed to Iceland for a week in February to road trip along the south coast, we knew we could expect all kinds of weather conditions. The weather in Iceland can change fast, sometimes multiple times a day and can often include Read Post
One week in Iceland in winter: an Iceland itinerary
Back in 2014, my parents spent about three weeks road tripping around Iceland. My dad had always wanted to go back to Iceland in winter and as my mom wasn’t keen on the lower temperatures, I cunningly volunteered. As it would be my first time Read Post
The Airbnb booking process: a step-by-step guide
Not sure how to use airbnb to have a great stay and whether the platform is safe? This step-by-step guide tells you what to do to book the perfect airbnb, from account creation through using the filters and making the booking. Read Post
Visiting Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, Netherlands
BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT VIRUS SITUATION, KEUKENHOF WILL NOT OPEN IN 2020 BUT YOU CAN VISIT THE GARDENS VIRTUALLY THANKS TO THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO. I’ll update this post when information about the 2021 edition has become available. Each year thousands of people ask themselves the Read Post
Flytographer review (+ flytographer coupon code!)
Want some great travel photos of your next trip that you’re actually in as well? Then photo shoot service Flytographer is the solution. Flytographer has photographers all over the world to capture your travel moments. I tried them in Berlin and this is the result. Read Post
20 fun things to do in Copenhagen, Denmark (#10 is cool!)
Back in 2014, my dad contributed a guest post to the blog about things to do in Copenhagen, Denmark, based on the trip he took there with my mom. To make it more in line with the kind of travel articles I publish today, I Read Post
Leuven shopping hotspots: where to go for fashion and more
It having been my hometown for many years, I’m well-acquainted with the Leuven shopping hotspots. Want to know which streets you can’t miss? Check out this list of where to go shopping in Leuven. Where to go shopping in Leuven The Bondgenotenlaan Leuven doesn’t Read Post
Havaianas review: flip flops saved my last day in Barcelona
I don’t know if this is the case worldwide, but everywhere I travel and where it’s at least a bit sunny, I see someone wearing Havaianas flip flops. They come in so many different colors and patterns, but are all recognizable by the textured rice Read Post
75 interesting facts about Italy that will surprise you
Did you know Italy is the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world? I’ve researched this and 70 other interesting facts about Italy and gathered them for you in this massive post. Check it out! Read Post
How to have 10 fun days in the Spanish Basque Country
One of the first things I wrote about when I started blogging, was a 10-day trip to the Spanish Basque Country. I wrote very differently than I do now. The posts about that trip are short reports in chronological order and, let’s face it, they’re Read Post
Visiting the Getty Center in Los Angeles: why you should
The Getty Center in Los Angeles shows a wide variety of art: paintings, sculptures, furniture, photography… It also offers amazing views as its perched on top of a hill and is a great place to pull goofy faces… but only because an exhibition made us do it! Read Post
Why 3 days in Lisbon, Portugal was too much
Update: I revisited Lisbon in January 2019 and saw it in a completely different light. I’ll be updating this post or creating a new one to reflect that… once I find the the time :) I had high expectations for Lisbon, Portugal. A friend of Read Post
Dorset photography locations
Dorset in the UK is really “my thing”. Even with weather circumstances not being ideal, and by far not enough time, the first evening and morning of the trip already provided heaps of inspiration. This post contains tips and tools I used when I went photography location scouting in Dorset. Read Post
67 fun facts about Egypt from history and nature to fashion
Planning a trip to Egypt or just want to know more about the country? Start with these 67 fun facts about Egypt. Don’t have time right now to read 67 interesting facts about Egypt? Bookmark them for later and watch this selection of 10 Egypt Read Post
Quinta Nova: a peaceful paradise in the Douro Valley in Portugal
Arriving at hotel Quinta Nova, we felt obliged to whisper. It was that quiet, that peaceful. The hotel lies in the Douro Valley, surrounded by vineyards and offers great views, lovely rooms and a delicious patio dinner. Read Post
Where to Stay in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park in the United States is something we believe every person should see at least once. There’s the geyser Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and the Yellowstone lake, river, and waterfalls. Not to mention Artists’ Point, a beautiful spot overlooking Read Post
Going on a San Diego hop on hop off trolley tour
We’d spent our first evening in San Diego wandering through the city and the morning after on a boat, cruising the San Diego Bay. With only an afternoon left before we had to go back to Los Angeles and still a whole lot to see, Read Post
Driving in LA: tips on parking and driving in Los Angeles
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
Top things to do in Dresden in 2 days: a Dresden itinerary
What to see in Dresden in 2 days? This is my itinerary, including things to do in Dresden, information on where to stay, where to eat, how to get around and what day trip from Dresden you absolutely have to make. Check it out and start planning! Read Post
4 delicious gastronomic days in the Ardennes
The Ardennes are known for their historical sites and peaceful nature but did you know they actually stretch across three countries – France, Luxembourg, and Belgium – and have some amazing gastronomy to offer as well? Visit Ardenne invited me to spend four days in Read Post
A theatrical dinner at the Palco restaurant of Hotel Teatro in Porto
I’d done a little research before going to the Palco restaurant at Hotel Teatro in Porto. Both the restaurant and the hotel’s history were interesting, but would the food be any good? There was only one way to find out, and so we awakened our taste buds and ordered diner. Read Post
15 typical Belgian dishes + where to eat this food in Brussels
There’s more to Belgian food than fries, chocolate and waffles. Alison shares 6 great Belgian dishes, like shrimp croquettes and meatballs, plus not only where you should order them in Brussels, but also which places you should avoid. Read Post
Tasting heaven at Rui Paula’s the DOP Restaurant Porto
Regular visitors of Wonderful Wanderings will already know I’m a huge food fan. I just love to eat (cooking, that’s something else…) and I’m always open to new food experiences. You can only imagine my excitement when the tourism board for Porto and the north 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
Going on a Douro Azul river cruise in Porto, Portugal
We had such a good time going sailing on the Douro river in Pinhão that we were curious what it would be like to cruise the waters at the other end of the river, in Porto, Portugal. We were invited to do a Douro Azul river Read Post
Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe mainland
It was rather by accident that we visited Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe mainland at latitude 38º 47´north and longitude 9º 30´west. The point is part of the Parque Nacional de Sintra-Cascais and lies at the end of the 30 km coastal Read Post
37 music festivals in Belgium, 2020 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. Especially Flanders is a bit festival crazy, with even the smallest towns organizing their own festival. Read Post
The gigantic insider Antwerp guide, full of helpful advice
Antwerp is a city of culture, fashion and a lot of coffee bars. In this guide you’ll find all the information you need to plan your trip, including a breakdown of the neighborhoods and tips on where to stay, where to eat and what to do. 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
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
A walk along the Rhine river in Dusseldorf, Germany + the best chocolate cafe
In June my dad and I went to Dusseldorf for a day. After a two-hour drive from Leuven (20 minutes from Brussels), we parked the car in an underground parking lot (I think we paid about €13 for 7 hours of parking) at Carlsplatz, which Read Post
45 amazing 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
Visiting the Antwerp Christmas market in Belgium: all you need to know
I’ve been going to the Antwerp Christmas market for several years now and while I haven’t written about every edition, I thought it would be better to gather my yearly impressions in one post instead of in different ones. Below you can find what it Read Post
56 interesting Portugal facts (#26 is surprising!)
Whether you’re planning a trip there or just want to know more about the country, here are 56 interesting Portugal facts covering culture, economy, history, and more. 56 Portugal facts Don’t have time to read them all now? Bookmark the post for later and Read Post
Lush solid cosmetics review: solid bathroom products
Five years ago, in 2013, I first tried out the Lush cosmetics range of solid cosmetics and bathroom products. As I’m still using them now in 2018, I figured it was high time I’d update this review of a Lush solid shampoo, a Lush solid 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? Here are… 30 of the best things to do in Cuba. Top tip: If it sounds a little daunting Read Post
76 interesting facts about Hungary (#10 is special!)
Whether you’re just curious about the country or planning a trip there, check these interesting facts about Hungary for a bit of background information. Found something that isn’t correct or know of a fun fact I should add? Please send me an email at sofie Read Post
15 of the best cafes and restaurants in Cologne, Germany
When I went on a city trip to Cologne, Germany, I was determined to find the coolest coffee bars and food places. Here’s a list of 15 foodie hotspots I tested and approved that will leave you drooling for a bite and craving for a sip. Promise :-) Read Post
Pacsafe review: the Pacsafe anti-theft purse
Whenever I’m packing for a trip I’m faced with the same question: what bag to take? I’m not talking about my main luggage here, but about the bag I’ll be lugging around during the day. I always used to take a rather big shoulder bag 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
WW1 memorials, battlefields, and more in Belgium
2014-2018 marked four years of commemorating the end of the Great War, World War I, now 100 years ago. There was an influx of people from around the world visiting the WW1 memorials, museums, cemeteries, and battlefields in Belgium. If you weren’t one of them Read Post
K-way packable 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 with me. And looking at all the kids wearing that rain jacket that folds into a pouch, my mom wasn’t the only Read Post
3 days of fun things to do in the Liège Province of Belgium
I’m always up for exploring a bit more of my home country Belgium but being the workaholic that I am, I often need a kick in the behind to do so. This time, that kick came from the Province of Liège. They’ve put together a Read Post
Things to do in The Hague Netherlands on a short getaway
I’d been wanting to visit The Hague for quite a while so when my friend’s birthday came up, I suggested we’d do it as a weekend trip. We ended up arriving in The Hague late afternoon on a Friday and left again to visit a Read Post
The South of France itinerary: skipping the big cities
When I was planning our trip to the South of France earlier this year, I knew I had to include plenty of coastal towns and skip the big cities like Montpellier and Marseille all-together. Boyfriend really doesn’t enjoy cities and I’ve learned over the years Read Post
111 Interesting Facts About France
Planning a trip to France or simply want to know more about the country? Then check out these 111 interesting facts about France. 111 Interesting Facts About France This post is part of a series of fun facts posts I’m doing for every country Read Post
WW2 sites in Belgium: overview of tours, museums, and more
Just like many other European countries, Belgium suffered a great deal during World War 2. Stuck between Germany and France, it’s known its share of battles and today, there are plenty of World War 2 tours and war sites around Belgium that commemorate these awful Read Post
5 cozy and trendy Antwerp coffee shops tried and tested
The city of Antwerp in Belgium is known as a hip place. So it won’t surprise that there are tons of cool coffee bars where you can get re-energized, take a break, read a book or grab some cake. The list below consists of the Antwerp coffee bars I’ve already been to. Whenever I visit a new one, I’ll add it here, so make sure to check back! Read Post
A Chania food tour and learning about typical Cretan food
Our food tour on Crete in Greece took place in the old city of Chania, located 140 km to the west of Heraklion. We met our local guide George at the Church of Trimartyri, the cathedral of Chania, where he told us a bit about the Read Post
5 funny travel books to read
Sometimes we travel. Sometimes we research travel. Sometimes we just need a laugh. Although humor is such a personal thing, I went in search of five funny travel books that made loads of different people laugh. If you have some funny travel stories to share Read Post