Hygge is not the same as ‘gezellig’!
Klik hier voor Nederlands When I was in Sweden recently, I sat in the hot tub with an interesting stranger, but more about that later. I have visited Denmark, Sweden and Norway several times and there is something there that makes me feel comfy. But I could never really put my finger on it until […]
The polar nights; visiting dark Northern Norway
Nederlands The sun doesn’t rise above the horizon all day long. A phenomenon that can only be seen south of the Antarctic Circle and north of the Arctic Circle, and the latter area I visited for a piece about winter depression. Tromsø lies 350 kilometers above the polar circle and has 60 (depending on the […]
6 tips from a seasoned light packer: this way everything will fit in your travel bag
Nederlands With the summer vacation right around the corner, many of us have to face the necessary evil: packing for the vacation. Not too fun since many airlines restricted bagage allowance in size and weight and a car doesn’t have endless space either. Over the years I have become a pro in light packing: traveling […]
Little coffee with a lot of palancika: welcome to Croatia
Nederlands Every now and then I choose a getaway in a place I have never been before. Sometimes together, sometimes alone, sometimes to visit people, sometimes for work. Anyway, a super random place to go is Zadar, Croatia. A sleepy coastal town that the tourists ignore. I soon discovered that Croatia is not exactly known […]
Hotspots Moscow and St Petersburg
Nederlands Recently I traveled to mysterious Russia to discover Moscow and St Petersburg. A not so common destination for many Europeans I quickly noticed from the reactions when I told people around me as well as from the local tourism: mostly Chinese and Japanese. I believe it’s an underrated destination. it is really beautiful and […]
From Russia with Love
Nederlands Ever since I was a kid I have been fascinated with the Red Square and ‘the church with the pretty domes’ in Moscow. Last week I could cross this off my travel bucketlist: a visit to Russia. The program: Moscow, St Petersburg and a trip in the Sapsan to connect the two. Let (the […]
Camping for the first time
Nederlands Yes, it still exists. A 28-year-old woman who has never camped before. At least until this summer. My camping defloration is a fact and I will take you along into the world of camping through the eyes of a first time camper. Because boy it’s different from staying at a hotel … Pegs. […]
Travels make the best stories
Travelling broadens your horizon, both in the literal and figurative way. When I look back at my adventures in my home country Holland and abroad, I can only acknowledge they changed me irreversibly. I was lucky enough to see quite a bit of our world but of course there will always remain dreams and wishes. Which […]