A romantic getaway in Champagne
Champagne is known around the world as an exclusive, celebratory drink. If you like the sparkling wine and like wine tasting, a romantic getaway in Champagne should be on your…
A romantic getaway close to Quito
From the unique Galapagos Islands to the iconic snow-capped peak of Cotopaxi. And from the relaxed beach vibes on the coast to the adrenaline-inducing anacondas and tarantulas in the Amazon…
Exploring the Douro Valley – our Port tasting trip
Port tasting is one of the great things to do in the Douro Valley, Portugal's prime wine-making region. We spent a lovely weekend in the Alto Douro.
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,…
Screensaver paradise: Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Eyes open. Eyes closed. Am I dreaming? I blink my eyes once again. It is still there. I had not imagined that a place like this could actually exist. Of…
Tango in Buenos Aires
Sitting on the side of the pavement, I see legs moving gracefully, shiny shoes and elegant heels coming in and out of view. They belong to intensely concentrated Porteños. Their…
Sailing to the Whitsunday Islands
Whitehaven beach in Australia is said to be the whitest beach on earth. It looks like paradise and is located on the Whitsunday Islands. Read my travel story on sailing…
Ode to Perugia
Perugia is a must-visit for anyone going to Umbria in Italy. I lived there for 4 months while studying Italian and in this post I share why I love it…
Indulge yourself on a foodie trip in Tuscany
Formaggio? Prosciutto? Uovo? Cappuccino? “Si, per favore” is the only right answer to these questions coming from the chef. We’re sitting on the veranda of the first floor of a…
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…
A rainy and romantic weekend in Paris
Paris is of course the city of love. Romance and joie de vivre are unmistakably linked to the city of the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. But what to…
In search of the Northern Lights in Tromsø
Seeing the Northern Lights is on many travellers’ bucket list. To make this dream a reality, I decided to search for the Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway. Read my travel…
