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…
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
A day trip to Brussels, what to do?
I decided to do a day trip to Brussels yesterday. It’s the capital of my home country Belgium and I don’t visit the city that much. Now I remember why I don’t. Don’t get me wrong, Brussels has some beautiful…
Discover a different Barcelona: visit these lesser-known attractions!
Name Barcelona and everyone thinks about Gaudi, la Rambla, Parc Guell and football. But Barcelona has so much more to offer! Off course you should visit the main attractions, but you can find so many beautiful spots by exploring the city’s streets by…
A day trip from Brussels: smell the bluebells at Hallerbos
Hiking at the Hallerbos (Halle’s Wood) is the perfect day trip from Brussels. It is situated about 20 kilometers south of Brussels. Around April this fantastic forest is at its best when the purple carpet of bluebells appears. These beautiful flowers cover…
Hiking in the woods of the High Fens in Belgium
Yesterday I went hiking near Walk in Belgium. Walk is situated near Waimes on the edge of the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes). This area is the highest of the Ardennes and offers beautiful hikes through forests next to small rivers…
Why you should visit small towns in Europe
Small towns are often forgotten when traveling Europe, due to the limited amount of time or simply because you don’t know about them. Often it means you’re hopping from city to city like Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Budapest, etc. Cities like…
Road tripping Southwest USA: 5 National Parks you must visit
Road tripping the Southwest of the United States must be one of the best travel experiences I had so far! I drove through 4 states and loved it! Every state has a lot to offer and the national parks are simply…
Explore: things you must do in Ghent
Gent (or Ghent in English) is a lovely city to visit when you’re exploring Belgium. Just like Bruges it offers a lot of cute medieval streets, canals, local delicacies and a wide range of shops. When going to Gent by train, take…
Be romantic: best places to spend Valentine’s Day
These are the most romantic places in the world I’ve seen so far. Venice, Italy Probably one of the biggest clichés but Venice truly is one of the most romantic places I ever visited. I don’t mean the busy tourist parts,…
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