Tag: road trip

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!...

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’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!...

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!...

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!... 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!...

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

Time to (re)visit Cork, Ireland! We have been once before, but back then we were less impressed. However, as promised we would return… this time hosted by an Irish family which we met in Singapore and Dubai… Let’s dive into this local tour of Cork’s highlights!...

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!...

Join me in discovering a different, lesser known, side of France; Reunion Island. An adventurous island, far away from mainland France, full of stunning nature, volcanos, waterfalls and hiking trails…

We are exploring Mauritius! Mainly known for its beautiful beaches and resorts, but this little island in the middle of the Indian Ocean has much more to offer! Get ready for stunning nature, hikes, waterfalls, and rum distilleries!... 

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…

We continue our journey in South Africa travelling from Cape Town and Cape of Good Hope, to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, South Africa’s most famous wine regions, and continue following the Garden Route to explore various highlights of the Western Cape; like Walvisbaai, Swellendam and Mossel Bay.

Time to travel South! On this journey we will visit Cape Town and explore the Western Cape along the Garden Route. In this first part we explore the Cape Town city and Cape of Good Hope! So, buckle up and get ready for sunny blue skies, mesmerizing landscapes and viewpoints, Dutch colonial architecture and wine, lots of wine!...

Let’s explore Azerbaijan and its vibrant capital Baku, which mixes the old silk route history with futuristic amazing architecture! We also check out the countryside!... however, I will share some suggestions on why you may want to skip this and stay in Baku during your Azerbaijan trip!...

Read all about my amazing journey through Namibia! All you need to know for your road trip via Namibia's top 7 sights!...

Join me on my amazing Ethiopian journey! Top Tips & All you need to know for Lalibela, Gondar, Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Falls and Addis Ababa and much more!...