Exploring Angkor Wat by bicycle: finding deserted temples hidden in the forest
The extensive Angkor temple complex and Angkor Wat in specific have been shortlisted by many travellers and travel institutions as one of the must-visit destinations in the world. It has…
In search of Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City: a four day hike through the Colombian jungle
I am laying in a very basic wooden bunk bed with my headlight on. I feel the breeze of the evening wind and hear birds tweeting and frogs croaking around…
One day in Gondar: a perfect itinerary
These are my sightseeing tips about how to spend a day in Gondar, a beautiful and interesting city in northern Ethiopia. Make the most of your day with this itinerary.
A day in LA: getting the most out of your stopover
A day in LA? As in just one day? Impossible! I can almost hear you think this and you are right. Los Angeles is a massive, massive city and no…
Alentejo road trip: Stones, skulls and a splendid place to stay
A road trip in the Alentejo: the area around Evoramonte makes a perfect weekend break from Lisbon.
New York: where (jazz) music and bright lights will inspire you
The skies turn blue and then greyish with patches of pink, orange and red. Day turns into night while I watch the brightly coloured fragments of the sky change shape,…
Traveling from Mandalay to Bagan by boat: slow travel at its finest
The most scenic way to travel from Mandalay to Bagan is to take the boat and spend your day slowly drifting down the Irrawaddy River. Read my travel story and…
Half of my heart is in Havana
Havana is perhaps the most photogenic city in the world. Drawing in travellers with vibrant colours and swinging music. An interesting travel destination for its turbulent history and political system.…
A nightly walk through ancient Rome
We walked around Rome after midnight and saw the city from an entirely new perspective (and with much less tourists, too!)
The ultimate city trip to Vienna
Vienna is a perfect city trip destination. You will anything from Sisi palaces, Klimmt, sachtertorte and opera to jazz and hipster cafes. Read my travel story below or go straight…
Views and food: eating our way around Rome
In this blog we'll share some of our favourite places in Rome for views and food. There are several places where you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and…
Exploring Seoul’s Bukchon neighbourhood
Bukchon is a traditional neighbourhood in Seoul where you can still find winding alleys and old traditional style homes. It is developing rapidly however, so you may want to go…