Tag: road trip

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!...

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!...

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!...

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!...

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!...

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…

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!…

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…

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!... 

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!...

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!...

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…

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...

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!...

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…

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.

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!...

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!...

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…

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!...

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!...

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!...

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!...

Saudi Arabia does not offer any tourist visa, yet there is a way to still visit this closed country… Let me explain how and share my experiences in this “closed” country which is rapidly changing...