Authentic Chica
The ultimate Aruba guide + practical map
Easily find 40 of the nicest beaches, photo-, sightseeing spots & activities, 38 unique accommodations & restaurants on Aruba with my guide!
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International Trips
Authentic Chica
- Dec 29, 2022
- 5 min
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!
Authentic Chica
- Nov 27, 2022
- 7 min
The Gambia - unique affordable luxury winter sun holiday Africa
Gambia the smallest country in Africa, surrounded by Senegal & the Atlantic Ocean, perfect for a unique affordable luxury holiday in winter.
Authentic Chica
- Oct 3, 2022
- 8 min
Aruba - 4 unique accommodations - affordable luxury & workation friendly
If you love tropical islands, unique accommodations, affordable luxury hotels & private pool villas as much as I do, and are looking for...
Authentic Chica
- Apr 11, 2022
- 7 min
Zanzibar-Africa - 9 photogenic spots, foodie hotspots & must do’s
Despite its size, Zanzibar is very diverse with beach, nature & culture. See my top 9 photogenic / foodie spots & things to do in this blog!
Authentic Chica
- Mar 27, 2022
- 4 min
Zanzibar Authentic Chic - 5 star business class experience
Do you like white beaches, blue seas, sea food, boattrips, tropical landscapes, & friendly locals too? Then Zanzibar is the island for you!
Authentic Chica
- Nov 14, 2021
- 4 min
Aruba - 9 most Instagram-mable spots
Aruba is very diverse & highly Instagram-mable with its white sandy palm tree beaches, bright blue waters, cacti, colorful houses & murals!
Authentic Chica
- Oct 14, 2021
- 7 min
Exploring Aruba like a local - road trips, pool villa stay & top 11 beaches
This blog is for you if you like road trips, beautiful beaches, easy to reach by car & want to stay on Aruba in a pool villa, like a local!
Authentic Chica
- Sep 22, 2021
- 8 min
Aruba - best barefoot restaurants & local (foodie) hotspots
I fell in love with Aruba because of its natural beauty, but also for its offering of 250 unique & barefoot restaurants and foodie hotspots!
Authentic Chica
- Apr 26, 2020
- 7 min
Dominican Republic - 4 unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range
While I stayed in 300 hotels, I was surprised by the unique accommodations in the Dominican Republic. I'm happy to share 4 of my favourites.
Authentic Chica
- Mar 31, 2020
- 7 min
The most authentic & Instagram-mable spots of the Dominican Republic
Want something inspiring to focus on for the future? Then dream away to the Dominican Republic with me, even if just for a few minutes!
Authentic Chica
- Aug 5, 2019
- 6 min
Aruba top 10 restaurants - my fave foodie hotspots
Aruba impressed me with the big variety of high quality food & beautiful restaurants, with lots of gluten-free, vegan & vegetarian options!
Authentic Chica
- Jul 2, 2019
- 7 min
9 Aruba must do's & authentic photo spots
Looking for tropics, sun, white sands, turquoise seas, good food, friendly people and palm trees, aka paradise? Then Aruba's got you covered
Authentic Chica
- Apr 25, 2019
- 5 min
7 days in Paradise - Dominican Republic roundtrip
For me the Dominican Republic is the definition of paradise and on this island you don’t have to choose! See for yourself in this blog.
Authentic Chica
- Jan 16, 2018
- 7 min
Bali’s most unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range
If you read my previous blog you have experienced 5 of the most luxurious private pool villas on Bali with me already. But during the...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 29, 2017
- 8 min
Top 5 unique private pool villas around Bali
Have you ever been to Bali? If so you might have noticed that this magical island holds so much beauty, in nature, culture, heritage,...
Authentic Chica
- Jul 30, 2017
- 4 min
Maldives: ultimate private pool villa combination at Angsana Velavaru
I am still missing the Maldives and would love to go back, but happy to be able to give away a trip to this wonderful paradise to one...
Authentic Chica
- Jul 21, 2017
- 5 min
Maldives marine life heaven - top 5 to do + win a FREE 4 day luxury stay!
As you could have read in my previous blog our holiday in the Maldives was pure paradise to me. I dreamt about visiting these islands for...
Authentic Chica
- Jul 16, 2017
- 7 min
Maldives: 2 ultimate private luxury island retreats of Angsana Ihuru & Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
All island lovers looking for the perfect holiday destination, the ultimate vacation or a truly tropical trip to paradise do read on. But...
Authentic Chica
- May 1, 2017
- 3 min
Ultimate South Africa road trip part 2: Stellenbosch, Route 62, Garden Route & Safari’s
If you read my previous blog about South Africa and the Cape Town Area, you know why I fell in love with this country during our last...
Authentic Chica
- Apr 24, 2017
- 4 min
Ultimate South Africa road trip part 1: Cape Town Area
What do you love most about traveling? For me it’s exploring new countries, sights, quaint towns and metropoles. Road trips, enjoying...
Authentic Chica
- Feb 25, 2017
- 6 min
Bali’s Top Private Luxury Pool Villas in Sanur & Seminyak
What kind of accommodation do you prefer on vacation? I have stayed in many different accommodation types already and although I adored...
Authentic Chica
- Feb 14, 2017
- 7 min
Ultimate Authentic Luxury Bali & Gili Trawangan trip
As you could have read in my previous blog last month we had a stop over in Singapore but the actual destination was Bali! I have been...
Authentic Chica
- Feb 6, 2017
- 5 min
Luxurious city hotel stay at the St. Regis Singapore
A few weeks ago we visited Singapore for the first time in my life on a 3 day stopover to Bali and I couldn’t have been more impressed!...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 15, 2016
- 4 min
Morocco desert beauty, dunes and Kasbahs
Have you ever been to Africa? Of course safari’s and animal spotting are unique there, but what about a visit to the Sahara? The north of...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 9, 2016
- 5 min
Royal Moroccan riad stay at Palais Amani in Fes
During our big round trip through Morocco we had the pleasure to stay 2 nights in Fes, and soon found out that this white washed city was...
Authentic Chica
- Nov 27, 2016
- 6 min
Ultimate luxury hotel stay at Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay Morocco
Last month I visited Morocco for the first time in my life and although I had been to Spain and Africa already this country is such a...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 31, 2015
- 7 min
New York City's hotspots and New Years Eve
In my previous blog post New York City sights and view points I wrote about the city’s architecture, landmarks and the best viewpoints of...
Authentic Chica
- Dec 29, 2015
- 5 min
New York City sights and viewpoints
New York City a.k.a.’The Big Apple’ is more popular than ever for many reasons, I will name some of mine to convince you why you should...
Authentic Chica
- Sep 20, 2015
- 6 min
Aussie east coast round trip in only 3 weeks
Australia is one of the largest countries on earth and called the land ‘down under’ because it is below the Equator. Most of the land in...
Authentic Chica
- Aug 30, 2015
- 4 min
Australia outback adventure
A few years ago we made an amazing round trip through Australia. One of the largest countries on earth, so large that it is actually a...
Authentic Chica
- Aug 15, 2015
- 4 min
Exploring Bali's sights and surroundings
Being a real wanderer and explorer I wanted to see everything Bali has to offer in our 2 weeks visit. That is quite difficult though when...
Authentic Chica
- Aug 14, 2015
- 3 min
Bali - island of the Gods
Bali is one of the most friendly, popular, commercial, green, diverse and beautiful islands of Indonesia. It is also known as island of...
Authentic Chica
- Jun 13, 2015
- 6 min
Phuket & Phi Phi's hotspots
So now finally after 9 years I was reunited with my island loves Phuket and the Phi Phi islands. As Thailand is quite big and diverse I...
Authentic Chica
- May 28, 2015
- 2 min
Reunited with Thailand
It has been 10 years since I was single, fearless and hungry for adventure, which lead to 1 month of backpacking through Thailand alone!...
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