Authentic Chica
Top 6 authentic travel bucket list destinations 2023
In 2022 travel was almost back to normal again, therefore I'm happy to share my authentic destination top6 for your 2023 travel bucket list!
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Authentic Chica
- Nov 4, 2022
- 5 min
Ultimate 5 star nature glamping - Belgium
Imagine a luxurious camping experience, an oasis in the heart of Belgium, amidst nature, with lots of comfort and glamour, aka glamping!
Authentic Chica
- Sep 11, 2022
- 6 min
Luxembourg road trip tips – underrated & historic European country
Luxembourg is one of the most underrated countries in Europe & certainly one of the smallest, diverse & historic, perfect for a road trip.
Authentic Chica
- Aug 14, 2022
- 7 min
Luxembourg city guide – 11 Instagram-mable authentic hotspots & things to do
Explore Luxembourg with me, one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet very diverse, with a capital city filled with Instagrammable spots
Authentic Chica
- Jul 20, 2022
- 6 min
Bodrum – Turkey guide – Top 6 activities & photo spots
Bodrum is the most classy city of the Turkish Riviera, a.k.a. St.Tropez of Turkey.
Explore this city & its photogenic peninsula with me!
Authentic Chica
- Jun 22, 2022
- 6 min
6 photogenic spots & must visits in Turkey - Side & Kemer Region
Turkey is the perfect holiday destination & a popular vacation spot with its beaches, beautiful nature, rich culture, ancient sites & more!
Authentic Chica
- Jun 8, 2022
- 6 min
Turkey Authentic Chic - 5 star Turkish Riviera hotels & restaurants
Last month I explored the Turkish Riviera with Corendon, stayed at 2 fab 5 star resorts & sampled 3 unique restaurants near Side & Kemer.
Authentic Chica
- May 22, 2022
- 7 min
6 Reasons to fall in love with Terschelling - the Netherlands
Explore Terschelling with me! A quaint island in the unique Wadden Sea of the Netherlands, declared a Unesco Heritage Site since 2009.
Authentic Chica
- Apr 20, 2022
- 5 min
20 Seasonal photography tips – Spring tulip fields of the Netherlands
I love nature & photography, that’s why spring is my favourite season, especially in the Netherlands, as my homeland is flower heaven!
Authentic Chica
- Apr 20, 2022
- 6 min
The Netherlands - respectful tulip field exploring - tips & top locations
This is your call to visit the Netherlands, as the tulip fields just started to bloom all around Holland! And even though the daffodills...
Authentic Chica
- Aug 30, 2021
- 7 min
Exploring Velsen & Ijmuiden - Noord Holland - best kept secrets of the Netherlands
Let me tell you a story about some of the best kept secrets of the Netherlands, located in Noord-Holland. Just 30 minutes driving from...
Authentic Chica
- Aug 23, 2021
- 6 min
Classy castle hotel in nature near Amsterdam - The Netherlands
This castle hotel is the definition of affordable luxury. Perfect comb of hospitality, history, class, nature & gastronomy near Amsterdam!
Authentic Chica
- Aug 8, 2021
- 6 min
Austrian summer adventure, gastronomy, wellness & natural beauty in Paznauntal-Tyrol
The ultimate European destination for adventure & nature enthusiasts, with authentic hotels, wellness & gastronomy, that's Tyrol-Austria!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 30, 2021
- 5 min
Exploring old Holland like a local-ultimate daytrip in the Netherlands
Laag Holland is the most authentic Dutch area to visit if you want to experience old Holland like a local. Especially by E-bike or chopper!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 25, 2021
- 6 min
Castles, heritage, art & nature in Zuid-Holland – the Netherlands
What to do on a daytrip, staycation or holiday in the Netherlands? My go to’s are usually city-, road- and boat trips, exploring nature,...
Authentic Chica
- Jul 8, 2021
- 6 min
Ultimate Northern Italy-Como Nature Boutique Hotel Combo
Dandelion Como: the ultimate authentic boutique hotel outside Como. A 15th century Lombard villa in 10,000 acres of nature and tranquility.
Authentic Chica
- Jun 29, 2021
- 13 min
My top 11 Covid-Corona proof holiday destinations Europe-Caribbean
A list with 11 fave countries that have low Covid-19 infections rates, where the corona levels are decreasing, and are open to EU travelers.
Authentic Chica
- Dec 16, 2020
- 6 min
Affordable Luxury Workation-Staycation & Relaxation at Hof van Saksen Drenthe-The Netherlands
Hof van Saksen Resort in Drenthe-the Netherlands is the perfect example of affordable luxury, combining nature, comfort, service & privacy!
Authentic Chica
- Oct 26, 2020
- 6 min
9 Instagram-mable spots of Puglia-Italy part 2
Puglia in South Italy has many photogenic/Instagrammable spots which I’m happy to share in part 2 of this blog incl.2 authentic chic hotels.
Authentic Chica
- Oct 11, 2020
- 6 min
9 Instagram-mable spots of Puglia-Italy part 1
Let me show you why Puglia is one of the most Instagram-mable regions of Southern Italy with its trulli, quaint towns & Unesco Sites.
Authentic Chica
- Sep 23, 2020
- 8 min
Ultimate Northern Italy roadtrip - Exploring the Dolomites & South Tyrol
South Tyrol is easy to reach by car & I just love European road trips. Let me show the beauty of the Dolomites-Northern Italy in this blog.
Authentic Chica
- Sep 11, 2020
- 6 min
Dutch purple heather hotspots & 5 Veluwe must visits-The Netherlands
Right now the purple heather is in full bloom throughout the Netherlands. Let me show you the best spots & 5 other must visits on the Veluwe
Authentic Chica
- Sep 3, 2020
- 6 min
Dutch affordable luxury stay on the Veluwe at Bilderberg Hotels-The Netherlands
Read all about our visit to the beautiful Dutch nature area 'de Veluwe', with stays at 4 affordable luxury Bilderberg Hotels in Gelderland.
Authentic Chica
- Aug 24, 2020
- 8 min
Exploring Northern Netherlands - Groningen city guide & countryside combined
Let me show you how unique Groningen really is, and why the city and province make the perfect Netherlands holiday or staycation combination
Authentic Chica
- Aug 9, 2020
- 7 min
Ultimate Gastronomy & Wellness Holiday at Hotel Plunhof South Tyrol-Italy
A visit to the Dolomites should be on everyone's bucketlist and Hotel Plunhof is perfect to combine Spa & gastronomy in South Tyrol as well.
Authentic Chica
- Jul 26, 2020
- 7 min
Affordable luxury city hopping staycation with Carlton Hotels - The Netherlands
The City Hopping package of Carlton Hotels is perfect to explore 3 of classiest cities of NL, while sleeping in comfort & style!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 19, 2020
- 7 min
Exploring the lesser-known beaches of the Netherlands
Recently I explored my own backyard on a unique trip to Wassenaar, with a royal castle stay, combined with a classy hotelstay in Noordwijk!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 9, 2020
- 8 min
11 Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands
11 of the most Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands. Think: castles, palaces, purple fields, cherry blossom forests, and Unesco Sites.
Authentic Chica
- Jul 3, 2020
- 4 min
Nature glamping staycation Overijssel – The Netherlands
Do you like to sleep in nature, but also in style and comfort? Then a glamping could be perfect for you as well! Huttopia has it all & more.
Authentic Chica
- Jun 24, 2020
- 6 min
Ultimate Leiden citytrip – authentic chic staycation in the Netherlands
Leiden is one of the most authentic, yet buzzing cities in the Netherlands. Filled with cute alleys, cobble-stoned streets, canals & history
Authentic Chica
- Feb 26, 2020
- 5 min
Winter adventure & activities Aravis Mountains – France
The Aravis Mountains form a scenic wintersports area, but also offer plenty of other activities for less fervent skiers, find out which here
Authentic Chica
- Feb 9, 2020
- 7 min
Annecy Mountains – Authentic French skiing, gastronomy & wellness
If you like skiing, mountain scenery, combined with wellness & gastronomy, then the Annecy Mountains in the French Alps is the place to be!
Authentic Chica
- Dec 30, 2019
- 6 min
9 Authentic Algarve foodie activities & fave restaurants in South Portugal
In my fore last blog you’ve already read about my 7th visit to Portugal and my 4th stay in the Algarve, the most Southern region, for 3,5...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 16, 2019
- 7 min
The ultimate pre-Christmas road trip France - Alsace Xmas markets
Do you like the holiday season, Christmas markets, Xmas shopping, pretty lights, festive decorations, road trips, castle hotels and...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 1, 2019
- 7 min
9 Authentic & photogenic spots in the Algarve - Portugal
Did you know that I really love Portugal, and that together with France it's actually among my favourite countries in Europe and the one...
Authentic Chica
- Nov 10, 2019
- 6 min
Road trip Nantes & Vendée – the ultimate French city & nature trip combo
In my previous blog I wrote about the first part of our 10 day road trip to Northwest France in September, where we drove from The Hague...
Authentic Chica
- Oct 25, 2019
- 8 min
Road trip to Normandy & Brittany – Highlights of Northwest France
Road trip Peugeot Northwest France ✓Normandy, Brittany, Étretat, St Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel ✓Chalk cliffs, coastline, countryside & heritage
Authentic Chica
- Oct 13, 2019
- 4 min
WONDR Experience - new Instagram-mable photo hotspot in Amsterdam
Most Instagram-mable pop-up museum Netherlands ✓WONDR Experience Amsterdam ✓15 colorful rooms and settings ✓Photography & Instagram heaven!
Authentic Chica
- Sep 23, 2019
- 5 min
Top 11 hotels, restaurants & foodie hotspots Skane – South Sweden
During our Skåne trip we stayed in unique hotels & tasted high quality food in good restaurants & foodie hotspots. These are my 11 faves!
Authentic Chica
- Sep 8, 2019
- 6 min
Exploring Skåne – The ultimate South Sweden road trip
Have you ever been to Sweden? I was amazed by the beautiful countryside, the relaxed atmosphere, pureness of nature and good food in Skåne!
Authentic Chica
- Aug 23, 2019
- 4 min
Most Instagram-mable museum of the Netherlands - Moco Museum Amsterdam
Most Instagram-mable museum of the Netherlands ✓Moco Museum Amsterdam ✓Modern, contemporary, street-& pop-art ✓ Banksy, Arsham, Warhol
Authentic Chica
- Jun 12, 2019
- 6 min
Formentera - the hidden gem of the Baleares
Let me show you why Formentera is truly a hidden gem among the Balearic islands & is perfect for nature, beach, gastronomy & culture lovers!
Authentic Chica
- May 27, 2019
- 7 min
Exploring Northern Ireland in style - the ultimate road trip
For my 4th visit to Ireland in 2 years I had my mind set on a Northern Ireland road trip to explore more of the rugged northern coastlines.
Authentic Chica
- Feb 10, 2019
- 7 min
French Alps Ski Safari Portes du Soleil
Do you like winter sports, do you ski or snowboard, and have you ever been to the French Alps? I used to ski a lot several years in a...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 23, 2018
- 8 min
Romantic road trip France – castles & Paris pre-Christmas shopping
I love France because of its history, authenticity, classy character, diversity, many castles and unique regions and cities like Paris....
Authentic Chica
- Dec 10, 2018
- 5 min
Magical palaces around Lisbon, Sintra & Cabo da Roca - Portugal
In my earlier Lisbon girlstrip blog I already mentioned that I love this region of Portugal because of Lisbon itself, but also for the...
Authentic Chica
- Nov 15, 2018
- 7 min
Top 7 Instagram-mable spots & things to do in Belfast - the underrated Irish city
How I love Ireland, land of wide nature plains, castles, heritage and turbulent history, but also strong culture, friendly people, good...
Authentic Chica
- Nov 2, 2018
- 7 min
Instagrammable Lisbon girlstrip – 9 top spots & sights of the Portuguese capital
It mustn’t come as a surprise to you that I really love Europe, and Portugal is without a doubt one of my favourite countries on the...
Authentic Chica
- Oct 14, 2018
- 6 min
Kos & Patmos - the perfect Greek island combination of authentic luxury
As a true island lover I am a big fan of Greece, and since I only visited 2 Greek islands so far, I still have 5,998 to go! After my...
Authentic Chica
- Aug 12, 2018
- 5 min
Beauty of the Czech Republic – castles, culture, countryside & Bohemian Switzerland NP
Stunning nature views, rugged countryside, impressive table mountains, sandstone formations, quaint towns, good food, beers and a lot of...
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