Tag: Europe

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!... 

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…

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

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!...

Amazing insider-tips for your Ring of Kerry round trip! We explored Ballingskelligs, Skelligs and much more with our local friends!...

Join me in a mini-post about our visit to friends in the Belgian Limburg Area, with an amazing picnic spot overlooking the Belgium countryside, where afterwards we visited a fun Castle Summer Fair…

Leuven is often referred to as a ‘mini-Brussels’, and that comes to no surprise with its beautiful architecture! In this post we will make a brief day-trip to this fun student town, explore its highlights and enjoy some nice Belgian Beers… Cheers to Leuven!...

Let’s discover the top things to do in Greece! In this post we will explore the key highlights of Greece’s ancient mainland… Get ready for stunning temples, beautiful landscapes, mysterious hilltop monasteries, great food, idyllic coastal towns, and as a bonus we will also visit some lesser-known islands just of the Greek mainland coast…

Ireland is perhaps one of my favourite European destinations!... Its beautiful countryside, its stunning nature, the lively pubs, quaint towns and lovely people make this a must-travel-to destination! So what are you waiting for… let’s read all about it!...

Time for yet another highlight of Central Europe; Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. There is just so much to explore here, let me run you through my Top 10 things to do in Prague!....

Let's explore Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is one of the smaller capitals of Europe, but no less fun to explore!... let’s dive into this city of medieval towers and castles!...

Let’s browse through Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital, with its recent dark past. When visiting the city various sites, the memorials and impressive wall murals still remind to ‘The Troubles’ of the late 20th century… Let's dive into this troubled city...

Let’s explore Lapland! The northern region of Scandinavia… During this travel, I spent most of my time in Swedish Lapland, with some peaks into Finland’s highlights... Join me and learn all you need to know to plan your travels to this amazing winter wonderland!...

Vienna, the enchanting capital of Austria with its impressive palaces seems to be pulled straight from a fairy tale!... let me give you a taste of this majestic city in 10 photos…

Let’s explore Hungary!... Take a dip in Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest lake… drive through long stretches of forests and farmlands, relax in thermal baths and explore culture-rich Budapest!...

Time for Armenia, this tiny country in the Caucasus Mountains has a wide range of natural beauty… snowcapped mountains, lakes, hiking trails, monasteries and has not too many visitors yet, leaving it all for you to explore!...

Many times the question was asked; “I am travelling to Portugal but where should I go to? Or “Where should I spend most of my time? Porto or Lisbon?”… Of course, it is a matter of taste, but let’s compare the 2 cities in this blog and find out!...

Staying in prison!... Luckily we got the key and got out to explore idyllic Ljubljana in Slovenia!... Perhaps one of the best value for money destinations, especially in Europe!... All you need to know for your visit to Ljubljana!...

Let’s leave the big cities of Saint Petersburg and Moscow behind and explore the rural side of Russia.... Where beautiful Kremlins, monasteries, forests, lakes and greenery await…

Following the amazing experience in St. Petersburg, let’s explore the capital of massive Russia… Moscow, with its red square, the Kremlin and much more!...

Let’s explore Iceland… This remote island is located halfway between Europe and North America. This makes it an ideal stopover location to discover its natural beauty!... Glaciers, Waterfalls, Geysers, rough coastlines and unique landscapes... Do I need to say more? Click on the ‘read more’ for all you need to know!…

Let’s explore tiny San Marino!… This mountain-top microstate is a great destination and a nice addition to your Italy road trip! Where most people visit as a day-trip, we stayed the night to discover all this tiny country has to offer!... 

Tuscany… one of the key places to visit in the world! Let’s continue our travels through beautiful cities and romantic villages, abundant in culture, delicious food, and amazing vineyards, situated in a Mediterranean climate… what more could you wish for? Part 2 of Top Tips of Ghost around the Globe of course!... Well, let me try to make your Tuscany trip even better!...

Tuscany… one of the key places to visit in the world! Beautiful cities and romantic villages, abundant in culture, delicious food, amazing vineyards, and situated in a Mediterranean climate… what more could you wish for? Top Tips of Ghost around the Globe of course!... Well, let me try to make your Tuscany trip even better with some tips & tricks!...