Europe

City Trips / EuropeNovember 5, 2019
Europe’s Best Christmas Markets 2019Whether you’re ready or not, December is in sight and with that the holiday season has arrived. One of the things that we love are the traditional Christmas Markets. So where can you stroll for hours and drink the best glühwein in Europe? We’ve selected the best Christmas Markets in Europe where you can do...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten TrackOctober 2, 2019
Calabria | The last Undiscovered piece of ItalyItaly remains an ideal holiday destination. Places like Rome, Toscana, Milano and Positano are visited by millions of tourists every year. The southern province Calabria however, has been untouched by mass tourism but is just as beautiful as other Italian region. If you want to avoid the usual tourist routes but you still want all...Read more...
EuropeOctober 1, 2019
12 MUST SEES IN GEORGIA IF YOU ONLY HAVE 4 DAYSGeorgia has been featured in many must-visit-lists over the last couple of years. As a result, many people have added the East European country onto their bucketlist. To start off with, Georgia is a very affordable country to travel around in. Second to that, the food is amazing. But most of all, the nature, surrounded...Read more...
City Trips / EuropeSeptember 18, 2019
5 reasons why you should visit MilanHistoric Rome and romantic Venice. Both beautiful Italian cities right? But they have a big contender to cope with; Milan. Milan is best known as the Italian fashion capital thanks to its historic fashion houses, and the four yearly fashion weeks. But, it has so much more to offer; quaint little streets, great shopping and...Read more...
Europe / Germany / Austria / SwissSeptember 12, 2019
Germany has Islands! | We visited NorderneyDid you know that Germany has beaches? In fact, they have more than 10 islands located on the North shore that you probably haven’t heard of. We took the boat to one of the larger islands; Norderney. Norderney is quite a popular island amongst Germans that are looking for that seaside breeze. But for many...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten TrackJune 17, 2019
Madeira Island Guide | Europe’s HawaïWe won’t blame you if you have never been to Madeira. The Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean isn’t that easy to find on the world map. However, once discovered, you won’t leave her out of your sight. Here’s your travel guide the island they call the Hawaï of Europe. Madeira. Good to know Transavia...Read more...
Europe / FranceMay 8, 2019
5 Music Festivals in Paris You Should Attend This SummerI know Spring has only just arrived, but I’m sure we’re all looking forward to Summer already. Whether you’re a fan of pop music or rock and roll, if you’re planning on visiting the City of Light in the next few months, make sure you read on and check out some of the most phenomenon...Read more...
City Trips / Europe / Netherlands / Tasty HotspotsMay 8, 2019
The Leeuwarden Guide 2019Leeuwarden was voted the culture capital of Europe last year, and since then the city has been buzzing. New restaurants and shops pop up like mushrooms which resulted in more visitors than ever before. Time to check out the city of Fryslân everyone is talking about! Bye bye hustle and bustle of Amsterdam, hello hello...Read more...
Europe / Germany / Austria / Swiss / Off the Beaten TrackMay 6, 2019
Glamping 3.0 » Sleeping in a Wine Barrel!I’m always open to new things when it comes to travel so when I heard about this camping in Germany where you could sleep in a wine barrel, I got pretty exited. It all started when I planned a visit to my sister, who lives in the south of Germany. It takes about 7 hours to drive...Read more...
City Trips / EuropeApril 23, 2019
Oostende | The sunniest town in BelgiumWhen you think of Belgium, you may think of Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent or Bruges. But there is a town near the coast we want you to hear about. It’s the place where Marvin Gaye wrote his hit Sexual Healing and people don’t just call it the sunniest town in Belgium for nothing. We’re talking about...Read more...
Europe / Tasty HotspotsApril 18, 2019
5 Must Try Non-French restaurants in ParisFrance is famous for its gastronomy, and Paris, being its capital, has no doubt has some of the best French restaurants in town. However, we understand that one might not be in the mood for cheese and wine, or even their delicious garlic escargot all day, every day. Sometimes, we just desperately crave the exotic...Read more...
Europe / GreeceFebruary 19, 2019
Folegandros » Discovering the CycladesThere is something rather special about this island, located in the Cyclades region: Folegandros. Most people visit nearby Santorini, but little do they know that Folegandros is like a dream. How to get there From Naxos I took the ferry to Folegandros but if you do, always make sure you check the ferry times before...Read more...
Europe / GreeceFebruary 19, 2019
The Santorini Guide 2019The endless sea view, the white and blue buildings. Santorini is like a dream. And even though it’s one of Greece most visited destinations, we still think you should visit the island this 2019. How to get there With the fastest boat you can get to Santorini within 45 min from other nearby islands like...Read more...
Europe / GreeceFebruary 18, 2019
Discovering Southwest CreteCrete is the last island I visited during my Greek island tour. It’s by far the largest but also one of the Greek islands that never really appealed to me, mainly because of it’s party reputation. I needed to prove myself wrong and discover the best that Crete has to offer. Getting there: I was planning to...Read more...
Caribbean / Europe / Off the Beaten TrackFebruary 17, 2019
Most colourful places in the worldWe’ve selected our top 7 most colorful places in the world so you can travel and bring some color to your life! 1. Chefchaouen, Morocco’s bluest village Blue Monday has never looked so good. We are totally mesmerized by this beautiful Moroccan village called Chefhaouen. Chefchaouen (or Chaouen) is situated in the Rif Mountains, just inland from Tangier and...Read more...
City Trips / Europe / Off the Beaten TrackFebruary 7, 2019
WHY VISITING ISTANBUL IS A GOOD IDEAI have visited a lot of cities in my life but there was always one on top of my city-bucket-list; Istanbul. Why? It’s the perfect mix between Asia and Europe and has so much to offer, even in winter! Yes, Istanbul is in fact separated by the Bosporus river into European and Asian portions. One of my...Read more...
Europe / ScandinaviaFebruary 4, 2019
Why you should visit the Åsnen National Park in SwedenLast spring I was so lucky to enjoy the first KLM flight to Växjo, Sweden. One of the highlights that I visited, was the new national park of the Småland region, called Åsnen National Park. Sweden now has 30 official National Parks and Åsnen National Park is the newest kid on the block. When I had...Read more...
City Trips / EuropeJanuary 6, 2019
Travel to Newcastle by Mini Cruise!Newcastle is one of those forgotten cities in Europe that should get a little more deserved attention. It’s certainly not full of Geordie Shore stereo types as you might expect. Actually, the people are far more friendlier and open than you will find in London. This city has a lot of history and you can...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten TrackNovember 19, 2018
11 Stunning Castles in Europe You Must Visit!Castles. They are impressive, and have a historical story to tell. The castle popularity has risen over the years, since the start of social media, which is mainly because of their photogenic look. Time to check them out right? We’ve lined up 11 amazing castles in Europe that are worth your visit. Neuschwanstein Castle Probably...Read more...
City Trips / EuropeNovember 12, 2018
A little town called DurhamWhether you’re a fan of Harry Potter or not, everyone loves a bit of magic. Durham is truly a magical city, an ancient county, and one of the most beautiful places in England. You may have passed it on your way to Newcastle or Edinburg, but unless you study or live in the area, it...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten Track / Travel TipsAugust 27, 2018
Luxury camping in Europe!If you ever been out camping as a child, you know that it’s something special. The outdoor sounds of birds and crickets, and the cozy evening by the fire. However, the damp floor, cold nights and wet socks was perhaps something you would rather forget. As I got older, I realised that I was becoming...Read more...
Europe / Germany / Austria / SwissJuly 25, 2018
7 x Amazing Accommodations in The Black Forest!The black forest is a huge forest located in the South of Germany, which is well known by many outdoor fanatics. I’ve been coming here for years, because my sister lives in the area. After all these years, it was about time that I wrote something about it. Planning to visit? These are 8 unusual...Read more...
City Trips / Europe / ScandinaviaMay 22, 2018
KLM first flight to Växjö » The greenest city of Europe!Last week KLM flew it’s first ever flight to Växjö, Sweden. I was one of the lucky media reporters who flew with them to explore Växjö, and the region of Småland. Växjö is one of the greenest cities in Europe. I’m talking about sustainability here. They’ve cut down CO2 emissions big time since 1993 and...Read more...
City Trips / EuropeDecember 27, 2017
Why the Paris region is this year’s Winter DestinationAh Paris, beautiful, romantic Paris. We all know the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysées and the Notre Dame. But Paris is more than the usual highlights and this winter, you can enjoy festivals, many exhibitions, shopping sprees and unique hotspots to celebrate the winter in style. Winter Wonderland There are a few places in the world where...Read more...
Europe / Germany / Austria / SwissJuly 26, 2017
Europa-Park » Fun for the young and oldIf you have kids and you’re looking for an awesome day out, we have a weekend tip your child(ren) will love! Oh, and we think you are going to like it too! We sent Elke’s sister Miriba and her family to Germany’s Europa-Park in Germany. Europa-Park Europa-Park is located next to the amazing Black Forest...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten TrackJune 20, 2017
Explore the magnificent landscape of Cappadocia in a hot air balloonYou’ve probably seen the photos of dozens of colorful balloons floating through the sky above a magical moon landscape and wondered where it was? This historical region is called Cappadocia and is located in south central Turkey. We sent over our photographer Ilsoo van Dijk to shoot this spectaculair sight and enjoy some of Turkey’s...Read more...
Europe / Netherlands / Off the Beaten TrackMay 25, 2017
Flevoland » Relax & Unwind in The NetherlandsGet lost in 56 km of untouched nature, stand face tot face with wild animals during a safari or survival on a deserted island. I’m not talking about Kenya, South-America or Sri Lanka. Adventure awaits and it may be closer to home than you think. Actually, for Dutchies not even a two-hour car ride. You...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten Track / Top 5.November 23, 2016
Planning a Winterbreak? These Are Some of the Best Ski Regions in Europe.Winter is coming. Once the leaves begin to color and fall to the ground and my summer tan is definitely gone (as far as I had one to begin with), so are my desires for crystal clear oceans and coconuts. The winter child in me has awoken. Bring me the snow, the freezing cold and...Read more...
City Trips / Europe / Germany / Austria / Swiss / Off the Beaten TrackAugust 30, 2016
Why Hamburg is the new BerlinThe titel of this blogpost might seem to be a little overconfident but when I was invited by Germany Tourism to visit Hamburg I was very exited. I have been to many German destinations but Hamburg was still on my list. People tip it to be the next Berlin. But this city is not trying to...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten TrackJune 22, 2016
The perfect surftrip if you’re on a budgetSalty hair, sun-kissed skin and a killer body. Gosh, how we envy those amazing surfer girls. So when O’Neill Europe invited us to go on a 3 day surftrip in the South of France, you can imagine the smiles on our faces. With little time to prepare ourselves for a bikini fit body, we jumped...Read more...
Europe / Germany / Austria / SwissMay 24, 2016
Why you should visit Switzerland this summerIn my previous blogpost about summer in Switzerland, I visited the city of Bern and its surroundings. It was time to continue my roadtrip through this stunning country. It was time to find my inner Heidi and walk through the hills. We decided to continue our way up to Emmental and Lucerne. Emmental This region...Read more...
City Trips / Europe / Germany / Austria / Swiss / Off the Beaten TrackMay 18, 2016
In and around Bern, SwitzerlandEurope has so much to offer and one of my favourite countries has to be Switzerland. Green hills, snowy mountains, waterfalls and wonderful towns. It was time to see if those Instagram images would live up to my expectations. First stop: Bern! For this roadtrip I needed a car that would have enough power to drive...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten TrackMay 5, 2016
Blooming Beach is open!A few months ago I had a great experience at Blooming hotel in Bergen, Netherlands. The hotel is situated near the village of Bergen and owns eleven hectares of dunes. I slept there twice and both experiences were very good so I was happy to discover that they have opened a beach club recently! I’m a...Read more...
City Trips / Europe / Travel TipsMay 1, 2016
5 Things People Worry About in London and Shouldn’t1. The Tube I have lived in London my whole life and I still know people that are confused by the tube. While the map is a maze of colors and routes, the only line that has ever caught me out is the Northern line. This can be hard to navigate because of the way...Read more...
Europe / Off the Beaten TrackDecember 22, 2015
The most beautiful Christmas Trees in the world!Did you buy your Christmas tree already in November, or did you buy your tree on the 1st of December, or do you even wait for Christmas Eve? If you are like me, you will start thinking about buying a Christmas tree in December. Last weekend I decided to buy one – small and lovely...Read more...