Wonderful Wanderings shares tips on things to do, where to eat and where to stay around the world - plus useful travel gear reviews.
Salomon Outline GTX review: testing hiking sneakers
While I love the Salomon hiking shoes I have, they’re big boots and a little too warm for summer hikes, so when Salomon asked if I…
6 fun things to do in Cardiff, Wales
Noon had just gone by when I arrived in Cardiff Central. I’d spend a day in the Welsh capital, the UK before driving on to Pembrokeshire,…
6 fun city day trips from Bologna (+ a special country!)
Architecture, fast cars, and amazing food – the region of Emilia Romagna in Italy has it all. And guess what? Unlike some other regions, it’s super…
Testing the Taste of Testaccio Food Tour in Rome, Italy
Taking a food tour is a great way to learn about local cuisine, to find out where the locals eat and to know how to avoid any tourist traps. I tried out the Taste of Testaccio Food Tour in Rome so I can tell you whether it's a yaay or a nay. And? You'll read that here!
Where to stay in Umbria – 7 beautiful Umbrian towns to visit
If you're wondering where to go in Umbria, Italy, these 7 Umbrian towns are the answer. Think small alleys, flowers hanging from balconies and great views. They're perfect for wandering around, taking photos and eating delicious Italian food.
Going on a Bologna Food Tour with Taste Bologna
The best coffee, the finest meat, real gelato and manually rolled pasta... Want to know where the great food stores and restaurants in Bologna, Italy are? Or what to eat where? Take a food tour and find out. That's what I did!
Popular Australian food to try on your next trip down under
One of the best things about traveling to different countries is sampling the different cuisine. Australia has a huge array of culinary influences from around the…
KeepCalling: International Calls Made Easy
If you’re looking for a one-stop fix to make international communication as easy as a breeze – keep reading! KeepCalling is a cost-effective means of calling…
56 Interesting Portugal Facts To Learn About (#26 is surprising!)
Whether you’re planning a trip there or just want to learn more about this fascinating country, here are 56 interesting Portugal facts covering culture, economy, history,…
Sailing the Douro river in Portugal with Anima Durius
On our trip through Portugal we had the opportunity to go on an Anima Durius Douro river cruise by sailboat. Our own private captain, a glass of port made by the family and the sun shining bright... Yes, we had a great time!
Hiking to the Palace Hotel at Mata do Bussaco in Portugal
Our next “stay the night” stop in Portugal after Coimbra was the Douro Valley, where we would spend one night at Quinta Nova. We didn’t drive…
Exploring Coimbra, a small university city in Portugal
After having spent our first day in Portugal at the beautiful Quinta das Lágrimas, we set out to visit Coimbra the next morning. Lisa from LL World…
Is Windsor Castle worth a visit? Have a look and see!
Visiting Windsor Castle from London is easy. You can do it by train or by taxi. We made a day trip out of it and had a look inside the Queen's Castle. Is it worth visiting Windsor Castle? I think it is, but read this post and decide for yourself.
Discover a relaxing day at Thermae Boetfort near Brussels
My mom and I spent a relaxing day at the thermae in Melsbroek. We had two massages, took a sauna, a steam bath, a relaxation bath and went into the jacuzzi. You can definitely say we thoroughly tested this spa, as well as the massage services.
Not so typical London: Canary Wharf and Greenwich
Canary Wharf is one of London, England‘s two main financial areas, together with the City of London. It’s located at the West India Docks on the…
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…
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…
Timberland Earthkeepers review – Should you buy them?
2018 update: the Timberland Earthkeepers I have don’t appear to be sold anymore but you can find a range of boots similar to Timberland Earthkeepers on…
What to see in Düsseldorf, Germany when it rains
Planning a city trip in Europe is alway a bit of a weather risk. Germany can be particularly shaky some seasons, so what to see in Düsseldorf when it rains all day long? This post gives you some ideas to turn your trip into a success anyway.
My first experience glamping: amazing or not so much?
What is glamping? The word "glamping" is a contraction of the expression "glam camping" or "glamorous camping". Could I, a lover of comfort, like glamping? Glamping Hub invited me to try it out and so I headed to L'Escargot in Theux to spend the night in a safari tent.
Finding silence at a home away from home in the Flemish Ardennes
Eyndeveld offers spacious vacation homes in the Flemish Ardennes, a green region in Belgium that's great for hiking, biking and horseback riding. I spent the night there to try test them and explore the nearby Duivenbos forest. Read on to find out how I liked my stay and what I saw in the woods.
MeetnGreetMe: personal assistance from locals for travelers – A review
You’re traveling somewhere and want to make a few restaurant reservations, but have no idea where to go. You’ve recently moved somewhere and are trying to…
Enjoying a night with the Royal Swedish Ballet at Stockholm’s Opera House
Enjoying a ballet abroad was on my #Anydaysgood list, so spending a night with the Royal Swedish Ballet at the Opera House in Stockholm, Sweden was a dream come true. I saw two different pieces from the top balcony. Here you can read what that experience was like and whether I liked what I saw... or didn't.
A fun night with the Tower Lady of Münster, Germany. A unique visit 300 steps high
Martje is the first female Türmerin or "Tower Lady" of Münster since the 14th century. I'm not kidding. Six nights a week she climbs the 300 steps of the tower to keep an eye on the city and this night, I got to join her.
The Cost of living in Belgium
Europe isn’t the cheapest place to travel to and while Belgium isn’t as expensive as the UK, for example, it isn’t exactly a budget destination either.…
Fun things to do in Girona, Spain on a day trip
Girona is where Ryanair flies to when it goes to "Barcelona', but the city has its own charming old center, including a Jewish Quarter, that's worth a visit. We walked the old cobblestone streets and felt like we were taken back to the Middle Ages.
Boldly hiking the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is 186 miles long and runs all around Wales. There are several car parks along the Coastal Path so you can choose where to start your walk. I walked it from Stack Rocks car park to St. Govan's Chapel. It was absolutely worth it. See why: ...
A weekend away enjoying nature in Belgian Limburg
The east of the Belgian province of Limburg offers ample walking, cycling and horseback riding routes together with some fun activities for adults and kids alike. I did a cycling tour, attended a chocolate workshop, tasted a local specialty, visited an alpaca farm and wandered through a garden full of sculptures.
Introducing St Davids, Wales: smallest city and beautiful peninsula
St Davids is both the name of the smallest city in Britain and of a Welsh peninsula. In the city, you find the magnificent cathedral and Bishop's Palace, as well as some local pubs and afternoon tea options. On the peninsula you can walk a part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Visiting the palaces in Sintra, Portugal
This post is currently being updated – it’ll look and read better soon :-) Palaces in Sintra Moorish Castle While it had been hot and…
Maasmechelen Village, luxury outlet meets stunning nature
Maasmechelen Village is an outdoor outlet shopping located right next to a national park and walking distance from several former mining sites. It boasts famous brands such as Nike and Hugo Buss, as well as some bistros. If you like shopping, it makes for a great day out.
Cycling through the Belgian province of Namur this summer: RAVel des BBQ
"Please don't let it rain", I thought as I woke up. I was going to participate in the RAVeL des BBQ, a cycling route along restaurants and slow roads in the province of Namur, from the castle of Freyr through the village of Hastière, all the way to Agimont.
Loving life at Brewery and bistro De Kroon
Brewery and bistro De Kroon both has a protected old brewery and an active new one in which it brews its own beers. It's also nice for lunch or dinner, outside in the courtyard or inside in the industrial looking bistro. Here's what I ordered.
Visiting an award-winning chocolatier
I tasted the best caramel praline in the world. That's not a personal verdict, that's what was decided at the 2013 International Chocolate Awards in London. And I didn't even have to leave the country to do so. Centho Chocolate can be found right here in Belgium.
Visiting the Dalí Museum in Figueres, Spain
When I was just a kid (no, not so long ago) my parents took my brother and me to the south of France. As my dad…
17 things to do in Ravenna, Italy on a fun day trip
The city of Ravenna in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is known for its early Christian and Byzantine mosaics. As most of the mosaics of…
Visiting the little-known border town Gorizia in Italy
Gorizia is a small town in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy where you can stand with one foot in Italy and with the other in Slovenia, where you can climb up to a castle, visit a palace and have a marvelous lunch. Obviously, I did all of that and a bit more on a sunfilled morning.
Food and fun things to do in charming little Grado, Friuli
The Comune di Grado in the Friuli region of Italy is a place to wind down. Also known as "The Sunny Island", it has a completely southward facing beach, a lovely old town center and a beautiful little harbor with a great fish restaurant.
Having the Vatican Museums all to yourself… at night
I haven’t been to Rome yet, but it’s been on my list for quite some time now. I think the reason I haven’t gone yet is…
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