The Topkapi Palace with its Harem in Istanbul was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. This palace used to be the residence of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th century. They shared the palace with their family, servants, concubines…
My travel tips & tricks for Istanbul
I just spent 5 days in Istanbul as a female solo traveler. It was a wonderful experience even though it wasn’t always easy! Here’s my advice for you to make your stay in Istanbul more pleasant. My travel tips & tricks…
“De Reuzen” (the Giants), magical spectacle in Antwerp
Antwerp is under the spell again of “De Reuzen” (the Giants), the magical spectacle of Royal de Luxe, from 19 up to 21 june. It’s a tradition that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Antwerp’s city center to see…
Flower carpet in Antwerp
To celebrate the Antwerp City Hall’s 450th birthday, the Grand Place is covered with a carpet of flowers. If you want to enjoy it, you’ll have to be quick, because the flower carpet will be removed on June 13. Then…
Rivierenhof, the most beautiful park of Antwerp
Just outside the ring road of Antwerp in Belgium, you can find the Rivierenhof at Deurne. It’s probably the most beautiful park of Antwerp. I prefer going there instead of the city park because it’s bigger and it’s not completely landscaped. There’s room for…
Southwest USA road trip, discover California, Nevada, Arizona & Utah (incl. itinerary)
In 2013 I did a road trip through the Southwest of the USA and it was one of the most amazing experiences in my life! There’s nothing better than road tripping. It’s perfect to explore big parts of a country or places you can’t reach by public transport. The freedom of going where you want to go
