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Want to immerse yourself in a place before going there? Then read up on the latest travel stories on your favourite destinations. Walk through the streets of Kathmandu or drive through lush landscapes on a motorbike in Tuscany. Rather jump off a catamaran in Croatia to go snorkelling? I’ve got you! Scroll down to find a complete overview of all travel stories on this blog. I have also highlighted my favorites and the most popular ones to date, if you don’t know where to get started.
Turquoise rapids, emerald forests and bridges buzzing with history: that is just a snippet of what you will find in Bosnia Herzegovina. We continued our interrailing trip in our fifth country with sightseeing in Mostar and white-river rafting in Konjic. Want to know whether Mostar is worth the hype and rafting is something for you? As well as where to stay? Then continue reading so you can craft your perfect itinerary.
Pebble stone beaches where people lounge lazily on sunbeds, hot and tangy cevapi for afternoon snacking, shining limestone cliffs and rugged mountains that draw you in: Montenegro is the perfect summer destination. From its kind and helpful people to the impressive views from the little village of Perast, just outside of Kotor, Wessel and I made many memorable moments in this country, which I have conveniently collected to serve as travel inspiration for your next trip.
Have you ever been hit in the head by an orange? Well, I have, and although it hurt, the experience was a lot of fun. I am talking about the Battle of the Oranges here: part of the Carnival of Ivrea in Italy, it has been practiced for centuries. Wessel and I were lucky enough to be invited to this unique tradition last February, so now we can tell you what it was really like to be covered in orange juice, and more!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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. So, read along for some inspiration!
The Langtang Valley Trek is the only trek I have done in Nepal, but I cannot believe anything can top it! With rhododendron forests and icy mountain views it was perfect. We went in April when those said forests were in bloom and fresh snow was still falling. As there are many guides out there describing all the practicalities, this blog is a travelogue describing our experiences, meaning to give you the inspiration to enjoy this trek as much as we did!
Although I did not go hiking, my first ever trip to Nepal was full of ups and downs. As I was still very young when I first got there, it taught me a lot about being alone. Because of Nepal’s special place in my heart, I am going back there this Spring. Keep on reading to find out more about my first ever trip to Nepal!