European Trips

A food & culture tour in Amsterdam is the perfect way to taste and experience typical Dutch food, while learning some interesting facts about the Netherlands as well!

Valencia is renowned for its cuisine, with Mediterranean influences & local ingredients. Experience it yourself at these 11 top restaurants!

Want to combine beach, nature, culture, history, sightseeing & authentic food in 1 trip? Then this Valencia city guide + map has it all!

Get ready for lots of sightseeing & the best restaurants in Nuremberg & Erlangen, this part of Franconia - Germany will surely surprise you!

In winter Germany becomes truly magical with all its Christmas Markets. In this blog I'll share 10 authentic markets that are less crowded.

Come on a road trip to Instagrammable Metz and Alsace, a historically unique region of France. Picturesque & full of colorful quaint houses.

A trip to the Alsace region of East-France, with a stay at this affordable luxury Spa hotel, is a perfect comb of exploration & relaxation!

Northern Germany is known for its beautiful landscapes & some of the country's most stunning castles. I stayed at a very unique one!

Since we saw & did so much in Småland I wanted to dedicate a full blog to all the unique hotels & delicious restaurants we experienced here!

I love Sweden, and especially Småland in the south, for its tranquility, authenticity, nature & diversity. Perfect for a good road trip!

For a relaxing summer holiday, affordable, yet luxurious, with good weather and delicious food Fethiye on the Turkish Riviera is perfect!

Discover the ultimate combination of history, class & heritage of this unique island in Greece via my Rhodes island guide with many pics.

Discover the enchanting Netherlands beyond Amsterdam, especially in spring! I'm sharing 8 reasons to visit my colorful and quaint homeland.

Madeira is not only perfect for nature enthusiasts, but also for authentic chic food and hotel lovers. Find 9 of my favourites in this blog.

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal and northwest of the Canary Islands, the volcanic island Madeira is like the Hawaii...

Luxembourg's charm lies in its variation of castles & diversity in a compact space. Explore enchanting castles, culture, nature, all nearby.

Luxembourg City in winter offers a great combo of history, culture & the warmth of the season with its Christmas markets & these must do's.

Discover the diversity & beauty of Oberösterreich in Austria. An ultimate guide to exploring Oberösterreich - Upper Austria's hidden gem.

We tested 8 unique accommodations in Småland & Halland - South Sweden. From eco-friendly cabins, manors to wellness resorts amidst nature.

The Småland & Halland region in South Sweden make the perfect road trip combo if you want to experience true Swedish spirit & enjoy nature!

30 min. driving from Amsterdam, the Westeinderplassen of Aalsmeer are the best-kept secret of the Netherlands & a true watersports Walhalla!

A road trip to these 3 hidden gems of Bavaria, in south Germany, is perfect if you like picturesque villages & historic towns!

I found out that Nuremberg in Germany is not only full of history, but also many photogenic/Instagram-mable spots & fun (free) things to do.

Boho Club Marbella is the ultimate small-scale luxury resort for your holiday to the south of Spain & stay in the Costa del Sol in style.

Find out where to stay on the Costa del Sol - Spain. Sunny & warm year round, with beautiful beaches, cute towns & affordable luxury hotels.

Get ready to experience Zakynthos authentic chic, with 2 luxury hotels & 6 unique activities to enjoy this hidden gem in Greece like a VIP.

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!

Imagine a luxurious camping experience, an oasis in the heart of Belgium, amidst nature, with lots of comfort and glamour, aka glamping!

Luxembourg is one of the most underrated countries in Europe & certainly one of the smallest, diverse & historic, perfect for a road trip.

Explore Luxembourg with me, one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet very diverse, with a capital city filled with Instagrammable 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!

Turkey is the perfect holiday destination & a popular vacation spot with its beaches, beautiful nature, rich culture, ancient sites & more!

Last month I explored the Turkish Riviera with Corendon, stayed at 2 fab 5 star resorts & sampled 3 unique restaurants near Side & Kemer.

Explore Terschelling with me! A quaint island in the unique Wadden Sea of the Netherlands, declared a Unesco Heritage Site since 2009.

I love nature & photography, that’s why spring is my favourite season, especially in the Netherlands, as my homeland is flower heaven!

This is your call to visit the Netherlands , as the tulip fields just started to bloom all around my homeland! And even though the...

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...

This castle hotel is the definition of affordable luxury. Perfect comb of hospitality, history, class, nature & gastronomy near Amsterdam!

The ultimate European destination for adventure & nature enthusiasts, with authentic hotels, wellness & gastronomy, that's Tyrol-Austria!

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!

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,...

Dandelion Como: the ultimate authentic boutique hotel outside Como. A 15th century Lombard villa in 10,000 acres of nature and tranquility.

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.

Hof van Saksen Resort in Drenthe-the Netherlands is the perfect example of affordable luxury, combining nature, comfort, service & privacy!

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.

Let me show you why Puglia is one of the most Instagram-mable regions of Southern Italy with its trulli, quaint towns & Unesco Sites.

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.

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

Read all about our visit to the beautiful Dutch nature area 'de Veluwe', with stays at 4 affordable luxury Bilderberg Hotels in Gelderland.

Let me show you how unique Groningen really is, and why the city and province make the perfect Netherlands holiday or staycation combination