The Quaintest Town in Albania: What to Do in Shkodër
Our last stop on our Albanian trip and the last city in this Albanian Travel Stories Series: the city of Shkodër. This historical city lies close to the border with Montenegro and the beautiful Albanian Alpes. Join us as we stroll along its adorable streets, cycle towards castles and eat Northern Albanian (gluten-free) food. Want to know what to do, and what not to do? Or just wish to read my shortlist of places to stay? Then keep reading!
Home-made Jam and a Thousand Windows: The Truth About Berat, Albania
This week we leave the blue waters of the Albanian coast, and travel to the countryside to visit one of the country’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the town of Berat. Also known as the city of a thousand windows, it hugs the river Osum amidst green hills. After we explored Vlorë for a day, it was time for us to visit the country’s first or second most Instagrammed city. Want to know what we thought? Then keep reading!
Hitchhiking and Trusting Strangers: How to Travel to Vlorë, Albania
Tag along with me to the pristine blue waters of the Albanian riviera! The first part of this Albania Travelogue series describes our time in Vlorë after an adventurous day hitchhiking, getting scammed and taking the fastest taxi of our lives. Our stay at our hotel was as exciting as the trip itself, with complimentary champagne, a private beach and the most delicious seafood risotto ever. Keep reading to find out more!
My Top 5 Gluten-Free Hotspots of All Time (Get Your Free Google Maps Guide Here)
Go on a trip around the world with me as we discover my top five favorite gluten-free hotspots of all time. From Italy to Nepal, I have got you covered with the best gelato and momo’s. Would love this list to be longer? Don’t worry! I have gathered all of my favorite gluten-free places around the world in one Google Maps guide, which you can access in this article. So, keep on reading to find out more!
The Best Gluten-Free Bakery in Amsterdam and the World
As a gluten-free traveler I know how hard it is to find the best gluten-free spots in any city, especially when it comes to bakeries. Sometimes they are amazing, and sometimes they are just not what you expected. This one, though, in my hometown of Amsterdam, is worth the hype! Located in one of the best neighborhoods of the city, it has got the right produce and the right vibe. Want to know where to find the best croissants ever? Then keep on reading!
Our ‘Lay-Over’ in Liège, Belgium
Liège is one of the largest cities in Belgium, and our last city in our great European roadtrip of 2023. Although we had some mixed feelings about our time there, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the most beautiful B&B and the sunset at a perfect rooftop bar. Keep reading to find out more!
Golden Hour in Carcassonne, France
Come with me to the magical city of Carcassonne, where medieval castles and gorgeous views of the Pyrenees await you. We passed it on our journey back home from Spain, and the city which was very near the top of my bucketlist did not disappoint. Yes, it truly is the fairytale people make it out to be. Want to know what we did, where to stay and where to eat, but most of all want to look at the pictures? Then keep on reading!
A Week of Surfing in Mundaka, Basque Country
Mundaka is known for the best left break in Europe, and is therefore a Walhalla for surfers. Us newbies wanted to find the perfect spot to learn how to surf on our European roadtrip this summer, so we had to put Mundaka on our list. We fell in love with the place immediately! So, want to know what we thought of our week of surfing, the gluten-free food options, and the delicious Spanish wine? Then look no further and keep on reading!
A Day in Bilbao, Spain with Gluten-Free Mexican Food
Bilbao is home to one of the most impressive museums ever built: the Guggenheim Museum. This structure being the reason we wanted to visit Bilbao in the first place, we set off by train to see what this city had to offer. With numerous cobblestoned streets, countless pinxtos bars and shops, there was plenty for us to do besides the museum. Want to know what gluten-free food we found and what we felt while seeing the impressive, famous contemporary art museum? Then read along!
Gluten-Free Pinxtos and Other Adventures in San Sebastián (Donostia)
With one of the highest number of Michelin star restaurants per capita, San Sebastián, or Donostia, is the place for foodies. With its pinxtos and fine dining restaurants, you will not eat poorly here. Known for its gastronomical splendor, Basque cuisine, and rich history, the only question that remained for us was: is it also a gluten-free paradise? Come along with us on our short stay in the foodie capital of the world, and find out what this haven has to offer!