All my blogs about: Destinations

Ending our Croatia explorations in style on the Istria Peninsula... Let's explore the picture perfect town of Rovinj and enjoy some golf cart safari on Brijuni Island!...

Make sure to read this post about Plitvice in Croatia! Definitely one of the most spectacular National Parks we visited all around the world!... I will share my best tips & tricks so you can make the most of your visit!...

On our extensive Balkan journey we are traveling through Croatia, while celebrating my 100th visited country... In this post let’s explore the best things to do in beautiful Split! Likely one of the nicest Mediterranean cities to explore…

Let’s explore Croatia, the 100th country I visited on my worldwide explorations!...  A great milestone to celebrate while road tripping through an amazing country! In this post let’s explore the best things to do on Hvar Island!... 

Depending on how you count, Croatia is the 100th country I visited on my worldwide explorations!...  A great milestone, which I am happy to celebrate in an amazing country! Let’s start our Croatia explorations with one of its most famous highlights: Dubrovnik…

Bosnia & Herzegovina is where the Balkan war took the longest, fighting was the heaviest and where most war-related atrocities took place during the split up of Yugoslavia. When traveling through Bosnia & Herzegovina you are often still reminded of the recent dark history… Read about my experience in this still torn-up, yet beautiful, country…

As part of our extensive Balkan explorations we also visit Serbia, with the main focus on Belgrade! Let me share our experience and best things to do in wider Serbia and Belgrade!... 

What an unexpected surprise is Montenegro! Coming from other Balkan countries, of which some are also former-Yugoslavian, we did not have too high expectations… However, Montenegro is just magnificent!... Read all about why you must visit Montenegro!... 

Albania appears to be the ‘next best thing’ in travel! Recently, (Dutch) Television shows and social media have been pushing this destination as ‘The Maldives of Europe’. As part of our larger road trip we obviously wanted to see what all the fuss is about. Unfortunately, I was not that impressed at all… Let me share with you why you should think twice before booking your Albania trip…. 

Breezing through the Balkans, it is time to explore magnificent Macedonia! Let’s explore this beautiful country full of rich history, stunning nature and amazing food!... To make it even better I will share local tips and tricks from our Macedonian friend!...

Let’s explore Kosovo, the youngest country of Europe! This tiny Balkan country is a fun and interesting addition to spend a few days as part of your wider Balkan road trip! Let me share the top things to do in capital Pristina and wider Kosovo! 

Yes, your read it correctly! It is definitely possible to see Bulgaria’s key highlights in 5 days! If you have more time I will share some optional additions to your itinerary as well!... Let’s explore Bulgaria!...

Let’s discover Romania, a hidden gem of Europe! Join us on our Eastern European road trip, where in this post we explore the all the best this of Dracula's country!... 

Let’s explore beautifully preserved Kraków, in Southern Poland, a beautiful, yet often underrated, destination on our wider Eastern European road trip!...

During my travels I have been to various places that make us remember the dark side of humanity. One of the most, if not THE most, famous of these places is Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial museum. Join me in witnessing the horrors of the holocaust during my Auschwitz visit…

Our first stop on this Eastern Europe road trip is Czech Republic! Next to famous Prague, there is much more to explore in this central European country! From beautiful castles & churches, to nature, to an amazing beer & spa culture, Czech Republic has it all!...

Despite being Spain’s capital and the country’s largest city, Madrid is much less visited than Barcelona. A shame as Madrid is a wonderful city to explore! Let me share some great ways to enjoy marvelous Madrid!... 

Join us on our trip through the La Mancha region, in the heart of Spain! Traveling via medieval Toledo, we celebrate the San Isidro festival with the entire town of Las Mesas, a wonderful local experience! To top things off we visited idyllic Cuenca!... During this trip we toured around by our good friend Maria, so read and make the most of my local tips for your travels through the marvelous landscapes of Don Quixote!...

Let me take you around Brisbane, via this ideal walking tour through surprisingly fun capital of Queensland Australia!

Let’s explore the key highlights along the Pacific Coast Way between Sydney and Brisbane! Make sure to stop at these places on your Sydney to Brisbane Road Trip!...

Join me in this amazing Helicopter Wine Tour experience in the Hunter Valley Australia!... A great and unique way to do a wine tasting tour!...

Traveling to Sydney? Make sure to include these 20 things during your visit to this amazing city!...

This post provides you the best places to stop on your Melbourne to Sydney Road Trip. Let’s explore the key highlights along the coastal highway!... Get ready for Penguins, Koalas, beautiful beaches, quaint little towns, and stunning vistas!...

On our extensive road trip through Australia, we stayed at our friends in Melbourne!... Great to experience this great city from a ‘local’ perspective!... In this post I share a few local Melbournian things to do, as well as a fun walking tour along Melbourne’s highlights and some great vineyards to visit around Melbourne!...

Australia is famous for its beautiful coastlines and surf beaches. One of its most famous stretches of coast is the Great Ocean Road, Southwest of Melbourne… A bit to the North lays Grampians National Park, teeming with wildlife, making this a great combination trip!... Let’s explore this must-visit part of Australia…

This perfect 5-day itinerary takes you along most of Tasmania’s highlights! If you have more time, that is obviously even better! There is a lot more to see on this amazing Australian island, but this should anyway be your key travel route around Tasmania!...

When exploring only the Northern Island you may want to make your way back to Auckland via the West Coast, or Surf Highway! Let’s explore which places to check out in this less visited region!...One main highlight in this post - and a must visit on your New Zealand trip - are the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves!

Usually no country visit is complete without a visit to the capital! This also counts for Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. Let’s dive into the key highlights!

Martinborough is the by far the nicest wine region of New Zealand and easiest to navigate!... I have visited most of the vineyards around Martinborough, and will share my top picks! Here you’ll find the best wine tastings & experiences, and some you may want to skip!...

Most of New Zealand’s most beautiful geysers, volcanos and other thermal wonders are found around Rotorua and Taupo. Let’s explore the key highlights and let me share you my (money saving) tips, as part of your wider New Zealand explorations!...

Lord of the Rings fan or not, a visit to Hobbiton is definitely worthwhile!... Join me in my visit and get some great tips to make your Hobbiton experience in New Zealand even better!...

Join me in my New Zealand Explorations! When in Auckland, you should include a day trip (or longer visit) to Waiheke Island. Famous for wine tasting. In my opinion best explored on an e-bike! Read all about my Waiheke tips and tricks!... And also where NOT to hire your e-bike!

Join me in my New Zealand explorations!... In this series of posts, I will keep adding new posts during our travels!... Let’s start in Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand.

During my years in Dubai, I have taken many road trips and scenic drives in het United Arab Emirates… Let me share some of my top picks!...

Let’s take a hot air balloon ride over the temples of Luxor!... In this post I will explain all you need to know to make your Luxor Hot Air Balloon experience unforgettable!...

In this post we will travel by Nile Cruise! Departing from Aswan, via Kom Ombo and Edfu we will sail to Luxor! Read all about my experiences, tips & tricks when booking and travelling via Nile cruise in this part of Egypt!...

Read all about my Abu Simbel trip! Due to its location in the far south of Egypt it is much less visited, but definitely a worthwhile addition to your Egypt itinerary!... Let me share why!...

A destination on any traveler's wish list would be the Pyramids of Gizeh in Cairo! Read all about my Gizeh Pyramids visit and other sights in Cairo. A must-read post as I explain why you better shorten your stay in Cairo and why your time is better spent elsewhere in Egypt!...

Egypt has some of the most magnificent tourism sites in the World! However, trying to visit these can unfortunately be quite challenging and sometimes downright depressing. In this post I dive into this sad side of Egypt, as I feel that everyone should be aware and (where possible) able to avoid where possible… These downsides of travelling in Egypt are something you do not read about on social channels, but will be part of your Egyptian travel experience… So better be prepared!...

There are not many skydive locations in the World that are more iconic than Skydiving over the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai… Join me in my amazing Dubai Skydive experience for the best tips to make your jump even more spectacular and worthwhile!...