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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Ah, Douce France! With its gastronomical excellence and delicious wines, the country is a foodie’s wet dream. Every region has its own signature cooking style, making it a diverse place to tickle your tastebuds. However, the more rural regions of France tend to be a little harder to navigate for us gluten-free travelers and foodies. As dedicated gluten-free restaurants are almost non-existent in the parts of the Dordogne we visited, I have created this ‘kind of’ gluten-free guide to help you on your culinary journey!
Castles, hills, and forests: the Dordogne Valley is the fairytale region of your dreams. Great for families, couples, and friends alike, the region has quite some experiences to offer any type of traveler. The greatest thing about the top three things we ended up doing this holiday? It let us get active and explore at the same time! From cycling to finding the freshest produce for a night of outdoor-cooking, the Dordogne has it all.
Come along with us to the most-visited city in the world: Paris. The city of lights and city of love is known to many as a foodie paradise, and I was excited to give some of its restaurants, gluten-free bakeries, and cafés a try. From croissants to escargots, and from the Louvre to Montmartre, we saw a lot in the little time we had. This gluten free Paris guide is meant to show you how much you can do, and eat, in 24 hours!
This spring my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with us on Sicily. As with any party, good food is non-negotiable. So, we tried the nicest restaurants and cafés around the southern and eastern part of the island, with wine of course. As both my sister and I cannot eat gluten, most of these restaurants were perfect for us too. Pizza, pasta, and even croissants filled our bellies that week, so scroll down to read the complete gluten free Sicily guide!
