Destinations.

Destination Ireland: discovering West Cork (our mini roadtrip)

Nature had been generous to Ireland, and particularly in West Cork. The wild and unspoiled coastline, the beautiful beaches, mysterious woods and green valleys all look like they’re just made to leave you breathless. And extra bonus: the food is amazing. Think: discovering haute cuisine in a small restaurant in... Read More

Europe.

Visiting Juliet’s house in Verona: the power of a love story

Fact: there are far more interesting things to do and see in Verona than Juliet’s House (or, in Italian Casa di Giulietta). And to be honest, the idea of Juliet’s house is based on one big fantasy. But I must admit: it’s a great fantasy and I love it. No... Read More

Destinations.

The totally random and utterly cool guide to Rotterdam (with 10 cool things to do)

Rotterdam – the second largest city in The Netherlands – should be on top of your ‘to visit’-list and here’s why: the nightlife is amazing, the museums impressive, the architecture fascinating and the people fab. Rotterdam is one cool city and we have proof: here’s our totally random but cool... Read More

Europe.

Tried & tested: ice diving in Tignes

Sure, you primarily go to the French Tignes to enjoy a great skiing or snowboarding experience. But if for some reason you want something else apart from skiing, then ice diving is definitely a must do. Tignes is thé place to be for those who want to give ice diving... Read More

Asia.

Destination Turkey: top 10 things to do in Istanbul

Our first impressions of Istanbul? A melting pot of…everything. Istanbul is the only city in the world divided (or better: connected) by two continents (Europe and Asia), making it a unique spot where traditions mingle with modern trends and where the old blends in with the new. Istanbul is like... Read More

Europe.

The Venice survival guide: 5 things to know before you go

Venice is one of those cities in the world you just have to visit. The city is world-famous, filled with history and bursting with romance. No doubt its charm and elegance will leave you breathless. But: Venice can be tricky. Here’s a survival guide for Venice virgins, with 5 things... Read More

Destinations.

A sporty weekend in Tignes: from snowshoeing to off-piste skiing

Why should you go to Tignes? First of all: to ski your socks off! Tignes is known for being one of the most beautiful and extensive ski resorts in France and Europe. This is thé place the winter sport-lover desperate for a vacation filled with adrenaline, sports and good old fun in... Read More

Europe.

Into the heart of Spain: 5 facts about Castilla y Léon

Castilla y Leon caught me a bit by surprise. It was definitely Spain, but not quit as I knew it. The region is dotted with medieval castles (a lot of them!), monasteries, and (very) old cities with a least one spectacular cathedral. But what struck me the most was the... Read More

French Polynesia.

How to travel Tahiti & her islands on a budget: 7 tips & tricks to save money

Tahiti & her islands are among the most expensive travel destinations in the world. But here’s the good news: visiting Tahiti can be done on a budget, without giving up on comfort or skipping fun things to do. Here are 7 tips & tricks to travel to Tahiti and her... Read More

French Polynesia.

23 cool facts you probably didn’t know about Tahiti and her islands

As most you know by now I’m pretty much head over heels with Tahiti and her islands (read about my visit the Blue Lagoon, the Kia Ora Resort and the Beginner’s guide to Tahiti). If you need more reasons to drop everything and go to Tahiti, here are 23 awesome... Read More

French Polynesia.

Discovering Raiatea, the Sacred Island of the South Pacific

One of the most important things I’ve learned when visiting French Polynesia, is that all the 118 islands and atolls islands have a different character and atmosphere. While Bora Bora and Moorea are famous for being chic and elegant and Tahiti stands out as the major centre of the islands,... Read More

Africa.

Discover Southern Tunisia by 4×4: oases, dunes and desert cities

Tunisia has always been a popular holiday destination with plenty of beautiful beaches to relax. Although I never say no to a couple of days soaking up the sun, this time discovering the south by 4×4 was on my agenda. It turned out to be a surprisingly beautiful mix of... Read More

Destinations.

Staying at the Ace Hotel New York: were we cool enough to dig it?

Going to New York and staying at the famous Ace Hotel, how cool is that? Pretty cool it seems: I had heard so many things about this hotel – good and bad – and was curious how the place would suit us. The Ace Hotel is supposed to be a... Read More

Fargo.

5 reasons why you might want to visit Fargo

It was kind of a tradition: every time we watched an episode of Fargo (the TV-series) we swore we would never ever go to Fargo. The freezing cold, the endless flat – and boring – landscapes, the snow, the strange accent people talk with, and let’s not forget: the presence of... Read More

Cruising.

Our Dubai cruise with Costa: 7 days of Arabian fairy tales & Italian flair

I know. I’ve always said I would never ever go cruising. Because it’s just not me: too big, too crowded, too artificial… But all it needed was just one cruise to have a complete change of heart. We embarked on a Dubai/United Arab Emirates with Costa Cruises: a 7-day cruise... Read More

Destinations.

Staying at Le Taha’a: barefoot luxury on a secret Vanilla island

Never heard of Taha’a? No worries, these little islands were a mystery to me as well, until I visited French Polynesia and was lucky enough to spent two days in this little hidden paradise. First thing I’ve learnt is that Taha’a is very well-known among Hollywood stars. And here’s why.... Read More

Visiting Juliet’s house in Verona: the power of a love story

Destination Ireland: discovering West Cork (our mini roadtrip)

Visiting Juliet’s house in Verona: the power of a love story

The totally random and utterly cool guide to Rotterdam (with 10 cool things to do)

Tried & tested: ice diving in Tignes

Destination Turkey: top 10 things to do in Istanbul

Tried & tested: ice diving in Tignes

A sporty weekend in Tignes: from snowshoeing to off-piste skiing

Ship ahoy: cruising for non-cruiselovers (what’s it like to go sailing with Star Clippers)

Destinations.

Destination Ireland: discovering West Cork (our mini roadtrip)

Visiting Juliet’s house in Verona: the power of a love story

The totally random and utterly cool guide to Rotterdam (with 10 cool things to do)

Tried & tested: ice diving in Tignes

Destination Turkey: top 10 things to do in Istanbul

The Venice survival guide: 5 things to know before you go

A sporty weekend in Tignes: from snowshoeing to off-piste skiing

Into the heart of Spain: 5 facts about Castilla y Léon

How to travel Tahiti & her islands on a budget: 7 tips & tricks to save money

23 cool facts you probably didn’t know about Tahiti and her islands

Discovering Raiatea, the Sacred Island of the South Pacific

Discover Southern Tunisia by 4×4: oases, dunes and desert cities

Staying at the Ace Hotel New York: were we cool enough to dig it?

5 reasons why you might want to visit Fargo

Our Dubai cruise with Costa: 7 days of Arabian fairy tales & Italian flair

Staying at Le Taha’a: barefoot luxury on a secret Vanilla island

Mysterious midnight adventures at the Liss Ard Estate, Ireland

Ghosts of a communist past: visiting Memento Park in Budapest- a photo gallery

23 cool facts you probably didn’t know about Tahiti and her islands

Things to know when visiting a school in The Gambia