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  • Dunvegan Castle 1 by Scotland Less Explored, a castle on the shore in a forest. A hill behind it. Fall colors everywhere.
    Castles,  Scotland

    The Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in Scotland

    September 20, 2024 / 19 Comments

    Years ago on our road trip in Scotland we passed and stopped at a lot of castles in Scotland. When wondering how many castles are there in Scotland? Over 1500! Yes, that many. We’re not going to cover all those castles in this article, just the coolest castles in Scotland. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which castle they recommend and added my own picks. Fairytale Castles in Scotland Which of the 1500+ castles in Scotland to visit are in our top 11? Read on to find out. All of them are perfect to add as a stop on a road trip. Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie, The Highlands Contributed by…

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  • Reflection of the colorfull fall mountains in the lake beneath. Clear blue sky above the mountains.
    Road Trips,  Scotland

    The Perfect Scotland Road Trip Itinerary in 10 Days

    February 16, 2024 / 22 Comments

    A Scotland road trip starting in Edinburgh is a dream come true. A lot of people dream about visiting Scotland. Seeing the castles, experiencing the Highlands is what most people want. So when someone asks why visit Scotland? Then it’s indeed because of the castles, the cute towns, the lochs, the whisky and the beautiful nature. Even when it’s raining the whole trip, like it was when we visited, it’s still worth it. We drove this road trip back in September of 2008. Scotland Road Trip Where should I go on a road trip in Scotland? Well read on to see our itinerary. Day 1: Arrive at Edinburgh, drive to…

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    March 9, 2022
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    May 10, 2022
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    2023 Travels in Review

    January 19, 2024 / 17 Comments

    2023 was a fantastic travel year for our family. We ticked off some bucket list experiences on our 2023 travels. Besides bucket list trips we had lots of day trips and weekend getaways in the Netherlands. Some day trips and vacations were in other European countries. So here’s our 2023 in review. 2023 Travels January We started the new year in Ooij, at Fletcher-Restaurant De Gelderse Poort. Our balcony had a good view of the fireworks that started the new year. We arrived home the 2nd day of January and left again on the 6th for a family weekend getaway. Going to Landal Mooi Zutendaal with my parents and sister…

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  • Chateau Josselin by XYU and Beyond, a castle with in front of it a manicured garden. The garden is in different shades of green. It's grass fields and round bushes. On the side at the left is a path. The castle is from stone with a blue tiled roof. Above the castle is a sky with blue and almost completely covered with white clouds.
    Castles,  France

    The Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in France

    October 10, 2023 / 24 Comments

    Last Updated: July 24th 2024. Let’s talk about fairytale castles in France, because there are so many. We’ve covered fairytale castles in Germany, however it’s not the only country in Europe with numerous castles. France has its fair share of castles. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which fairytale chateau in France they love and added my favorites. Fairytale Castles in France When wondering are there castles in France? Then read on, because yes, there are and there are many. All of them are also perfect as stops on road trips. Château de Castelnaud, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. Located in the town of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is the beautiful…

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  • Road Trips,  Travel

    Money Saving Tips during Road Trips

    March 10, 2023 / 15 Comments

    Do you love to go on road trips, but feel they’re so expensive? Here are our top money saving tips to have a cheap(er) road trip. There are ways to save on road trips without sacrificing adventure and fun. Money Saving Tips Road trips in itself can be a money saving way of going on vacation. It’s a perfect way to explore on a budget. You can make a road trip as cheap or expensive as you want. Fuel and food are the most costly parts of your road trip. Followed by accommodation. But even on these 3 you can save. So let’s explore the best money saving tips. 1.…

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  • Sunset at Key West, the sun is setting. It's yellow, shining on the ocean in a beam. There are clouds, the sun is below in the middle. On the left is a sail ship
    Road Trips,  USA

    The Ultimate Florida Road Trip in 10 Days

    February 2, 2023 / 15 Comments

    Florida is perfect state for road tripping, with lots of different things to do on the itinerary. This 10-day Florida road trip has it all; nature, night life, the beach, theme parks and science. We drove this road trip personally back in October of 2014. Florida Road Trip Day 1: Arrive at Miami Day 2: Drive from Miami to Key West (264 kilometers/164 miles, about 3 hours and 10 minutes, with toll roads) Day 3: Drive from Key West to Florida City (203 kilometers/126 miles, about 2.5 hours) Day 4: Drive from Florida City to Bowling Green (396 kilometers/246 miles, about 4.5 hours) Day 5: Drive from Bowling Green to…

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    2022 Travels in Review

    January 23, 2023 / 11 Comments

    2022 started with a lockdown, but luckily that was the last one. Looking at 2022 in review, we traveled a lot. Lots of daytrips and weekend getaways in the Netherlands. But also some vacations in Europe. So here are all our travels in 2022 month by month. 2022 in Review January We started the new year in Callantsoog, at Fletcher Badhotel Callantsoog. The country was still in lockdown at that moment and this continued in the first few months of the year. Almost at the end of the month we had another weekend getaway, again a Fletcher hotel and near the beach. We stayed at Fletcher Wijk aan Zee, only…

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    Best Christmas Markets Around the World

    December 23, 2022 / 23 Comments

    Last Updated: November 14th 2024. Christmas is almost here and so are all these wonderful Christmas markets around the world. Europe is known for its Christmas markets, but it isn’t the only continent with fabulous markets and atmosphere. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what the must-visit Christmas markets in the world are. I’ve added my own favorites to the list. Christmas Markets Around the World: Europe Let’s start our list with the best Christmas markets of Europe. Cologne, Germany Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. Cologne is a city in Western Germany. It has one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe. From the many beautiful Christmas markets in Germany,…

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  • The old harbor, a row of colorful houses, with small boats in front of it in the water. People walking on the dock
    City,  France

    Honfleur Travel Guide

    December 1, 2022 / 16 Comments

    Last Updated: July 7th 2024. Honfleur is a beautiful and famous city on the English Channel in France. This city is among the best cities to visit in France. Our visit to Honfleur was part of our Northern France road trip in the Summer of 2022. The small city has a beautiful port, old town, delicious seafood and the oldest wooden church in France on offer. Making it a must-visit place and making clear why it’s so popular among tourists in France. When asking yourself where is Honfleur in France? And is Honfleur in Normandy? Yes, Honfleur is in Normandy, it’s located on the banks of the Seine, across from…

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    Christmas,  Germany

    Best Christmas Markets in Germany

    November 24, 2022 / 19 Comments

    Last Updated: November 27th 2024. Christmas is only a month away and the Christmas markets in Germany have opened their doors. So what are the best Christmas markets of Germany to attend? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which place in Germany is their favorite when it comes to Christmas markets. I’ve added my own favorites to the list. Christmas Markets in Germany This year Christmas markets in Germany 2024 are happening again. Here are 12 of the most magical ones in Germany. Hamburg Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. Hamburg is located in the North of Germany and it’s Germany’s second largest city. Especially around Christmas it’s a fantastic city…

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