Destinations.

A posh beach picnic: culinary adventures and making new friends

Even when we’re not traveling we’re always looking for new and exciting experiences. So when we were asked to have a taste of what ‘Vrienden van de smaak‘ is all about, we didn’t have to think twice. Don’t really know how to translate ‘vrienden van de smaak’, I guess it... 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.

The other Barcelona experience: let the locals show you around!

Going to Barcelona and looking for a different – authentic – angle to visit the city? Easy: let the locals show you around! Emily Elwes lives and works in Barcelona and here’s her guest post, on discovering Barcelona through the eyes of locals. We’ve all been there before, finding ourselves... 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 best place in the world to chase the Northern Lights

The one things that’s always been high on my travel bucket list, is seeing the Northern Lights. So let’s go to Svalbard (Spitsbergen) in Norway; it’s one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, night ànd day. The amazing aurora-spectacle is only visible in a few places in... Read More

Africa.

Going back to Egypt in 15 pictures

Egypt may not have been the most political stable destination lately, but there are still quit a few areas where it’s perfectly save to travel. True, maybe it is advisable not to travel on your own but to book a group travel, enjoy a luxury resort in the Red Sea-area... Read More

Europe.

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

Destinations.

Citytrip Lisbon: 16 tips to discover this Portuguese city

Lisbon has it all. The city is a cool mix of a relaxed atmosphere, a fascinating history and lots of traditions. At the same time the city is quickly transforming into a modern and überhip hotspot. I just got back from this fascinating Portuguese city and although it was just... Read More

Europe.

Now this is what we call Alpine chic: Les Suites du Nevada in Tignes (France)

Tignes in the French Alps is famous for being a popular destination for the winter sports enthusiasts who love to push the boundaries of their skiing skills. Tignes is all about skiing and snowboard, and it’s hard to find a better place if you’re into winter sport. My problem: I don’t ski (tried it... 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

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

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

Hotel talk.

The Bowery House: flophouse chic in Downtown New York

The challenge: finding a cool place to stay in a cool New York neighborhood at a cool (read: reasonable) price. The harsh fact: if you’re looking for a real hotel be prepared to clean out your credit card, hotel prices in New York are ruthless. What we did: we stayed... 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

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

French Polynesia.

Paradise found: exploring the Blue Lagoon in Rangiroa (Tuamotus)

It took us two full days of traveling to get to Rangiroa, and it was all worth it: this string of coral is one of the more low key destinations of French Polynesia and part of the Tuamotus (about 355 km northeast of Tahiti). It’s also one of the most beautiful places... Read More

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

Destination Turkey: top 10 things to do in Istanbul

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.

A posh beach picnic: culinary adventures and making new friends

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

The other Barcelona experience: let the locals show you around!

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

The best place in the world to chase the Northern Lights

Going back to Egypt in 15 pictures

Destination Ireland: discovering West Cork (our mini roadtrip)

Citytrip Lisbon: 16 tips to discover this Portuguese city

Now this is what we call Alpine chic: Les Suites du Nevada in Tignes (France)

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

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

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

The Bowery House: flophouse chic in Downtown New York

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

Tried & tested: ice diving in Tignes

Paradise found: exploring the Blue Lagoon in Rangiroa (Tuamotus)

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

These are the travel destinations you want to avoid (+ their great alternatives you don’t want to miss)

Staying at the iconic Paris Hotel Molitor: I slept in a swimming pool

Tried & tested: ice diving in Tignes