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Florence: a city with plenty of culture and ambience | The ideal city weekend trip

Florence is the ideal city for a weekend away! The city is small and compact. If you choose a place to stay near the city centre, everything will be within [...]

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Our bloggers will share great tips based on their own personal experience. Always keen to find new places that will make their and your holiday even better. Whether it’s adventurous, relaxing, cultural or just beautiful. It’s all there!

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Walking through Cinque Terre | Five beautiful villages along the Italian coast

If you’re an real Instagram user, then you’ve most likely seen a photo or two coming by of marvelous Cinque Terre, five little villages on the north-west coast of Italy. The […]

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A stroll around the city of Amsterdam: the highlights

Don’t want to miss out on anything Amsterdam has to offer while you’re here for a few days? Let us take you on a walk around town and show you […]

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The most fun things to do in Amsterdam in spring and summer

It’s springtime once again and that means it’s time for the culture and festival season to [...]

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Hip Berlin: 8 hotspots for an unforgettable city trip

Forget New York: Berlin is the city that never sleeps! Thanks to these eight must-see spots, you’re sure to fall hopelessly in [...]

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Rediscover trendy Mallorca | This island is making a comeback and we know why!

Mallorca is making a comeback and we know why! Everyone should experience this island at least once. From hiking through [...]

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All you need to know about The Eiffel Tower in Paris

Where in Paris can you take the best picture of this most famous Parisian sight? [...]

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Sardinia’s best kept secrets

Sardinia is very popular with Italians and tourists alike. But there are still some beautiful hidden spots, not yet discovered [...]

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Tarifa: a relaxing, surfer’s town in Spain

Tarifa is located on the Southern coast of Spain. At first glance, it seems like [...]

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Florence or Rome? Which one is your favourite?

Florence and Rome are both great, ancient cities in Italy, but Florence is something special! Italy is known for fashion, [...]

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Where can I find a non-touristy beach in Spain?

Forget the Costa Dorada and Brava with their high-rise hotels and crowded beaches. Instead visit these four beautiful beaches, to [...]

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Introducing the best kept secret of Amsterdam

‘Het Begijnhof’: the best kept secret, right in the centre of Amsterdam. Have you found it yet? You want to escape the madness of the crowded city centre of Amsterdam [...]

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How to get upgraded to business class for free

Most of us know those friends of friends who somehow got themselves upgraded to business class for free. How on Earth does someone get that lucky? We figured out the most […]

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The most beautiful of the Canary Islands (and always comfortably warm)

What attracts people to the Canary Islands, especially in winter? First and foremost; the always pleasant temperatures caused by Western-Saharan wind currents. And of all the islands, Gran Canaria […]

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Six reasons why Valencia beats Barcelona

We guarantee that Valencia will become your new favourite city in Spain after visiting these [...]

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A tour along Amsterdam’s Wallen district

The “Quartier Rouge”, the “Wallen” or “Walletjes”, the “Red-Light District”. This small piece of Amsterdam has achieved world fame under [...]

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Why you should really visit Luxembourg’s capital

Why do so few people visit Luxembourg City? We don’t understand at all! Luxembourg’s capital is absolutely beautiful and easily [...]

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A deserted ghost town in Belgium

Interested in making a unique day trip that will cost you close to nothing? Pay [...]

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Museum Night Amsterdam 2017

Amsterdam’s Museum Night is sold out year after year: it has turned into an enormous, but still really fun and [...]

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The Hague is the most fun city-and-beach trip

“Oh, oh, The Hague, gorgeous city behind the dunes” – ánd ideal for a city [...]

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Don’t miss this when you’re in Stockholm

Stockholm is a pretty special city! Sweden’s capital consists of no less than 14 islands, all connected by bridges. You [...]

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5x Ibiza’s most beautiful beaches

Contrary to what most people think, is Ibiza not just tailor-made for party animals. As soon as you go outside [...]

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Babymoon: your last vacation without the baby

One last carefree vacation with just the destination and each other to enjoy: “babymoon“, with you and your loved one (and the new addition to your family inside your tummy). [...]

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The pearl of Normandy: Mont-Saint-Michel

It is up there with the best of Paris on everybody’s lists of favourite places in France: Mont-Saint-Michel. An abbey on a small peninsula that the Atlantic tides sometimes turn into […]

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Fear of flying? Tips from an experience expert

How can you write for a travel website but also have an intense fear of flying?! I’m proof that it’s actually possible. For years, I’ve been enduring every airplane journey […]

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5x airplane myths: true or not?

Drunk more quickly up in the air? No place dirtier than airplane bathrooms? And why [...]

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This is Sleeping Beauty’s real-life castle

It’s not surprising that this castle was the inspiration for the fairytale of Sleeping Beauty: perched on top of a [...]

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The travel preferences of the x, y, & z generations

Some prefer low budget or far away, others prioritise luxury or stay close to home. It seems that it plays [...]

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Why nów is the time to go to Venice (or not?)

The locals are running away and cruise ships are being kept away. Venice seems to [...]

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Europe’s highest swing – and a breathtaking view

On the north side of Amsterdam’s Central Station, there are free ferries taking people to “the other side”. The north [...]

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5X France’s most beautiful beaches

From Bretagne and Biarritz to the splendid Côte d’Azur on the Mediterranean shores: France has [...]

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This pilot goes the distance for a perfect selfie!

Some people have no limits in their search for the perfect selfie. But this pilot seems to exceed everyone’s expectations [...]

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This is where the sun still shines in the fall

It’s slowly getting chillier and darker outside – oh yes, it’s that time of year again! If you, like me, [...]

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Help, no passport! Now what?

Your small book with stamps literally opens the doors to the world. But what to do when you forget or lose your passport? Even though, to most people, it seems like the [...]

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Hip Haarlem: 10x shopping, food and culture

It’s been half a year since I moved to Haarlem. Even though I can be a bit homesick for my native Amsterdam sometimes, and even though there’s still so much […]

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This happens to your body when you fly

Some people seem completely immune to being thousands of feet into the air, others feel their bodies ache as soon as they set foot aboard an airplane. Your throat gets […]

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Where to celebrate Oktoberfest?

Every year, the city of Munich in Germany hosts the world’s biggest beer festival: the [...]

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Paris, move over: this is our new favourite city in France

If you consider visiting a city in France, you’d probably think of Paris first. But France has got plenty more [...]

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A beautiful hidden spot, an amazing blue-green lake

Lago di Braies in Northern Italy is an enchanting place: the blue-green lake is crystal clear, with imposing mountain tops [...]

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Portugal’s city of fairytales

This is Sintra and, oh oh oh, what a beautiful place! Just outside Lisbon, this [...]

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The magic Northern Lights

At the top of my bucket list: the Northern Lights. One of the most stunning natural phenomena in the world. The [...]

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Ibiza Party Guide: where’s the party?

If there is one thing that Ibiza is known for, it’s the island’s unparalleled, unforgettable [...]

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This is where vegetarians eat in Spain

Vegetarians and vegans can have a rather hard time finding good places to eat in a city they don’t know. [...]

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Lisbon: The 6 most photogenic sights

Lisbon is a city where you can leisurely stroll the day away, finally ending the night with dinner on a terrace in [...]

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Beautiful Picnic Spots near Amsterdam

The sun is shining. You need some fresh air. But don’t feel like going to a busy café or an even busier amusement park. Here are some great tips for [...]

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Must-see: les Gorges du Verdon

Holidaying in France over-rated? No way! You won’t want to miss this! In the south of France, in the beautiful area of the Provence, you will find the most stunning […]

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Top 3 coffee hot spots in Copenhagen

The Danish capital is one of my favourite cities for a short city trip. It’s beautiful and clean. The people of Copenhagen are really friendly and go out of their […]

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Wow! The most beautiful beach in Europe.

A few hours on a plane and you’re there. A beautiful rocky coast reminding you [...]

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Vondelpark, Amsterdam: 5x places to eat & drink

Every day I cycle to work through the Vondelpark. A little bit of green, and peace and quiet before the [...]

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The island Formentera is the new Ibiza!

Surely there isn’t a more beautiful place than Ibiza? Wrong! Visit Formentera and you’ll find paradise. Ibiza is known for [...]

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The hippest place to shop: the 9 little streets

Nine little streets, hidden between the canals in the centre of Amsterdam. The place to [...]

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Relaxing in Callantsoog, with kids

(when the weather is truly Dutch) ‘Are you going anywhere nice this holiday?’ ‘We are going to Callantsoog.’ Beach? Yes. [...]

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Discovering the most beautiful spots on Mallorca

After my surprising visit to Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca’s capital, I was keen to see [...]

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How to go on holiday stress-free, mummy-style

Relax-rules and tips, before your holiday The thought of your upcoming holiday should make you feel relaxed. Thinking about the sunshine. [...]

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The Algarve and all its hidden treasures

The Algarve at its best! Book a chartered flight to Faro. That is the cheapest way. Hire a car, preferably [...]

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Hotspots on Ibiza: cocktails, tapas & more

Ibiza isn’t short of restaurants, cocktail bars and other hotspots when it comes to eating and drinking. So which one to choose!? After some extensive research, I have chosen these [...]

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First time Ibiza: the highlights

The first time I visited Ibiza. The whole of Holland has already been! Now it is our turn. Absolute Ibiza-beginners. Without a guide. Brilliantly prepared, not! First time Ibiza On […]

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Why travelling solo is fantastic

It was four years ago when I went travelling on my own for the first time. Four whole weeks to Sri Lanka to be precise. And I couldn’t have predicted […]

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Bruges: THE most romantic city in Belgium

Bruges is one of the most popular and romantic places to visit in Belgium. This city [...]

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Those hand luggage rules

Trouble remembering those hand luggage rules? I do. Every time I go on one of my city trips – hand [...]

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Palma de Mallorca – a surprising city trip

This is one of those surprising destinations for a city trip! During my search for a city trip, which had [...]

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Fun in Lisbon, budget tips

Lisbon is worth visiting! Here are 8 tips to enjoy a great trip to Lisbon, on [...]

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Porto: beautiful city in the North of Portugal

Porto had been on my wish list for a while. But because the weather isn’t always great in the North [...]

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Berlin is rough, culturally rich and grandiose

It’s been a while since I last traveled to Berlin… The last time was probably [...]

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Bucket list Paris: the city of love

Paris’ charm is legendary and not without a reason. Cosy cafés. Hidden streets. Beautiful boutiques. World-class museums. Romantic gardens. Fairytale-like [...]

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Rome. Where to eat and drink in this beautiful city.

Plenty of culture to enjoy in the beautiful, ancient city of Rome. But don’t forget to have a break and [...]

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Tips for how to book the best airline tickets

Who doesn’t want the best price, the most comfort and fun before your holiday has even started!? Finding the cheapest, but also the best seat is a challenge. I have [...]

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Lounging in a beach bar: Noordwijk aan Zee

Noordwijk aan Zee is one of my favourite spots in Holland. Being near the sea is so relaxing and liberating! Even in Autumn or Winter, when you can walk or cycle […]

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Top tips for Le Marais, Paris

Paris, je t’aime! Paris is one of the cities I love most in Europe. Because of the extremely stylish Parisians, and the beautiful old buildings. But also the romantic surroundings. And […]