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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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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Dec 10, 2017
- 6 min
Ultimate city trip - boutique hotel stay on Madeira, the chique Portuguese island
Attention all island-, city trip, nature, hiking, road trip, heritage and architecture lovers, I found the perfect destination that...
Authentic Chica
- Aug 19, 2017
- 4 min
Top 5 heritage & cultural sights of south west Ireland
In my previous blog you’ve read about the most Instagrammable spots, the colorful houses and very photogenic markets & shops of Cork...
Authentic Chica
- Aug 14, 2017
- 4 min
Most Instagram-mable spots of colorful Cork County - Ireland
What comes to mind when you think of Ireland? For me that was the stereotype of high cliffs, castles, lots of nature plains, wide meadows...
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
- Jun 30, 2017
- 4 min
Lesvos’ top 10 towns, villages, cultural sights & hotspots
In my previous Beauty of Lesvos blog I already showed you the beauty and authenticity of the island through many pictures. But as Lesvos...
Authentic Chica
- Jun 22, 2017
- 3 min
Beauty of Lesvos - the authentic chic, yet undiscovered Greek island
This is an ode to the Greek island Lesbos, better known as Lesvos, island of good food, 11 million olive trees, affectionate cats, quaint...
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
- 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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