Tag: road trip
Top things to do in Kerry, Ireland – Local Tips & Tricks!

Amazing insider-tips for your Ring of Kerry round trip! We explored Ballingskelligs, Skelligs and much more with our local friends!...
Read More...Best things to do in Cork, Ireland – Insider Tour!

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!...
Read More...Picnic and Castle Fair Fun in Belgian Limburg

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…
Read More...Exploring the key highlights of Leuven Belgium

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!...
Read More...Top travel tips for exploring amazing Reunion Island

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…
Read More...How to best enjoy and relax on Mauritius

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!...
Read More...Exploring the top things to do on the Greece Mainland

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…
Read More...South Africa – Part 2: Amazing Wineries & Western Cape Highlights

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.
Read More...Exploring South Africa – Part 1: Best things in Cape Town & Cape of Good Hope

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!...
Read More...Why best focus on Baku when visiting Azerbaijan?

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 More...Explore Amazing Namibia: road trip via Top 7 Sights!

Read all about my amazing journey through Namibia! All you need to know for your road trip via Namibia's top 7 sights!...
Read More...Amazing Ethiopia – Lalibela, Gondar & Blue Nile Falls

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!...
Read More...How we ended up in a warzone: Danakil Ethiopia

Read all about this off-the-beaten-track adventure in Ethiopia, where we ended up in a warzone for a few hours before exploring the amazing Danakil depression. One of the harshest environments in the world, with the beauty of colourful Dallol to top it all of!...
Read More...Best things to do in Bratislava Slovakia

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!...
Read More...Sri Lanka: Top things to do in the land of Smiles and Elephants

If there is any country in the world where you almost daily encounter elephants it is Sri Lanka! Let’s explore this diverse island in the Indian ocean and let me show you the highlights and top activities!...
Read More...Enchanting Vienna in 10 photos

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…
Read More...Exploring Hungary and Budapest

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!...
Read More...Armenia: All you need to know 4-day itinerary

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!...
Read More...Imprisoned in Ljubljana Slovenia

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!...
Read More...Ultimate Russia itinerary: part 3 – Golden Ring

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…
Read More...Iceland in 4 days – all you need to know!

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!…
Read More...Moreeb Dune and Liwa Oasis: wild camping road trip

Time to explore the United Arab Emirates… let’s leave Dubai and Abu Dhabi behind and explore what more this Arab desert nation has in store for us travellers… This time we visit one of the highest sand dunes in the world: Moreeb dune and explore Liwa Oasis…
Read More...San Marino: a marvellous microstate

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!...
Read More...Discover beautiful Kyrgyzstan: 5 day itinerary

Kyrgyzstan… Likely one of those countries you have never heard of.. but luckily that is about to change! After reading this post you will likely move this up on your list of travel destinations!... The diverse dramatic landscapes, friendly people, the beautiful parks of Bishkek, and the insanely good value for money are all reasons to visit as soon as you can!...
Read More...Tuscany Top Tips part 2: Chianti, San Gimignano, Siena

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!...
Read More...Tuscany Top Tips part 1: Bologna, Lucca, Pisa, Florence

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!...
Read More...A peek in England’s Peak District

I was honoured to be the best man for one of my best friend’s wedding in the UK! Of course, we did it in Ghost around the Globe style by slightly extending our trip and getting in as much of the beautiful scenery of the Peak District! Let’s discover this typical English countryside…
Read More...New Zealand Southern Island must visit sights

One of the more remote destinations for most travellers… This land of sheep, kiwis and Maori is likely most famous for its natural beauty and vastness. Therefore it is no wonder many top movies like Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Chronicles of Narnia choose this island group at the edge of the world as a set! Let's explore the Southern island via a campervan road trip...
Read More...The Netherlands: Day trip destinations from Amsterdam

Join me in me being a tourist in my own country… The Netherlands… In between our move from Singapore to Dubai we were waiting for our visas and documentation. This provided a great opportunity to discover our home country a bit further!... Let's explore the surroundings of Amsterdam!...
Read More...How to explore Cuba without getting scammed

Cuba, the land of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro has a certain ‘romantic’ revolutionary ring to it. But what can you expect? Let’s explore this Caribbean island, through idyllic colonial towns, pristine beaches, vintage cars, but also experience the downsides of decades of communist, socialist regime…
Read More...Salalah: Where camels roam misty meadows

It may sound like a strange combination, and it usually is, yet even during the ultra-hot Arabian summers, Salalah’s odd climate provides its camels with lush green surroundings of Southern Oman.
Read More...Cyprus top sights in a 1-day itinerary!

What to do in Cyprus? Let’s explore the highlights of Cyprus… We rented a car for 1 day during a resort holiday, and this is how much you can see in one day on this beautiful Mediterranean Island!...
Read More...Things to do in Perth and Margaret River

Visiting Australia should be on any travellers wish list. The laid-back atmosphere, its national parks and beautiful beaches are just begging to be explored! However, most visitors fly over Western Australia to explore the East Coast. This is too bad, as Perth and the Margaret River wine region are great places to visit!...
Read More...Tips for a Bahrain getaway

This little island Kingdom state in the Arabian Gulf has more to offer than oil alone… Let’s explore how to spend a few days in Bahrain! Ideal tips for a weekend trip if living nearby or combining with a visit to the Bahrain F1 races…
Read More...Ultimate USA west coast road trip – Part 2 – Las Vegas to Yosemite

Join me in part 2 of the ultimate USA west coast Itinerary. The great thing about this USA west coast road trip is that you visit 3 distinctively different cities while crossing through a high variety of beautiful National parks. The ultimate mix of city and nature!...
Read More...Washing of the Jordan Dead Sea salt in Wadi Mujib

A visit to Jordan is not complete without a dip in the salty Dead Sea! However, ultra-dry Jordan has more water adventures to offer… let's explore the best place to wash of the dead sea salt!...
Read More...Ultimate USA west coast road trip – Part 1 – Los Angeles to Zion National Park

Join me in part 1 of the ultimate USA west coast Itinerary. The great thing of this USA west coast road trip is that you visit 3 distinctively different cities while crossing through a high variety of beautiful National parks. The ultimate mix of city and nature!...
Read More...How to apply for a Saudi Transit Visa

Do you happen to live in a GCC country and are you curious to explore that big neighbor Saudi Arabia? As you may know, Saudi Arabia does not provide any tourist visa (yet). No worries, here I explain how you can still visit the desert kingdom in a few easy steps!...
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