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Blue Ridge Parkway, Kids, Mountains, USA

Grandfather Mountain: climbing rocks and a swinging bridge

Back in 2015 we drove the Blue Ridge Parkway, which was simply beautiful. During our drive we stopped at several attractions just off the parkway. Grandfather Mountain was one of…

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June 3, 2020
Bulgaria, Food

21 Amazing Bulgarian Foods to Try On Your Trip

Bulgarian cuisine is rich and varied. It offers many healthy and indulgent options for people of all tastes. Bulgarian culinary traditions are typical of the Balkan peninsula, featuring many dishes…

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December 7, 2020
Christmas, Maastricht, Netherlands

Christmas market Valkenburg: caves and food

Valkenburg is a small town way down in the utmost Southern part of The Netherlands, next to big brother Maastricht. Maastricht is one of the top cities of The Netherlands.…

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November 25, 2020
  • The World's Most Scenic Drives, a photo of a copy of the book, magazine style
    Books,  Road Trips

    Must-Read Road Trip Books to Fuel Your Wanderlust

    July 21, 2022 / 0 Comments

    When you’re going on your first road trip but also if you’re already a pro, road trip books are always a good idea. Classic books on road trips, books about traveling, non-fiction or fiction they’re perfect for preparation or to have with you on the trip. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what they think the best road trip books are, which books everyone should read before or during their road trip. I of course added some books I think are a must. Road Trip Books First the books about road trips. The ones where the main characters are on a road trip. Motorcycle Diaries, Ernesto “Che” Guevara Contributed by…

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  • To show a picture of our 2018 travels. An overview of Cesky Krumlov, a river flowing through in the middle. The roofs and streets covered in snow.
    Czech Republic,  winter

    Český Krumlov in Winter is Enchanting

    July 4, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Visiting Český Krumlov in Winter is one of the best things to do when you’re in Czechia. The city is enchanting covered in a layer of snow. We’ve visited this small city 3 times in Winter time so far and the last visit in February this year will certainly not be the last. Český Krumlov is located in South Bohemia in the West of Czechia. The city was founded in the 13th century. Why Visit Český Krumlov in Winter? Český Krumlov is worth visiting all year long, however in winter time the crowds will be less. It’s a teeny tiny city so in the Summer it can get crowded fast.…

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    To show a picture of our 2018 travels. An overview of Cesky Krumlov, a river flowing through in the middle. The roofs and streets covered in snow.

    2018 travels in review

    February 14, 2020
    Lipno nad Vltavou, the Landal park and the frozen lake

    Lipno nad Vltavou things to do: 7 fun activities in winter time

    September 19, 2020
  • Burg Eltz by Around The World With Me
    Castles

    30 of the Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in the World

    June 28, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Castles can be magical and can give you the idea you’re in a fairytale. Here are 30 of the most beautiful fairytale castles. After covering fairytale castles in Europe, now we’re covering the whole world. Europe isn’t the only continent with castles, although it has the most castles. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which castles in the world are the most fairytale like and added my favorites. Fairytale Castles We’ll start with a lot of fairytale castle pictures from Europe, then onto castles in North America, followed with Asia. Ending with one castle each from Africa, South America and at last Oceania. All are perfect stops on road trips.…

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    To show a picture of one of the visits of 2018 travels. Castle de Haar from the outside. A castle surrounded by water.

    30 of the Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in Europe

    March 25, 2022
    Hohenschwangau castle as seen from above

    A Guide for Visiting the Beautiful Hohenschwangau Castle

    July 17, 2021
  • The Plaza Building at the back, in the evening, lit up. The restaurant in front, behind and higher up the rooms and lobby
    Hotel review,  Netherlands

    Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam The Largest Hotel in the Benelux

    June 23, 2022 / 0 Comments

    We stayed at Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam for a week last Summer in July. There was so much to do and we loved our stay so much that we returned for a week in August. Most restrictions were lifted, however a few were still in place in July and August. So the hotel was not in full practice, but we could try out most of the facilities.   This is not a sponsored post, we stayed here at our own expense. So all opinions are, as always, our own. Location of Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam Corendon Village Hotel Schiphol is located in Badhoevedorp in the province of Noord-Holland. Badhoevedorop is…

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    The Atrium, 4 floors, with different colored doors. In the middle open space, down chairs with coffee tables and closed off cubes.

    A Luxurious stay at the Van der Valk hotel Ridderkerk

    November 25, 2020
    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin, as seen coming from the dune

    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin A Perfect Beach Getaway

    May 24, 2022
    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk, as seen from the outside, the front of the hotel

    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk Review of a Great Stay

    March 16, 2022
  • Bay of Kotor, as seen from inside the gorge, from higher up and farther away. An overview of Kotor and the bay with cruise ships in the water, mountains on all sides
    Balkans,  Europe,  Road Trips

    The Ultimate Balkan Road Trip

    June 14, 2022 / 0 Comments

    The Balkans are such a beautiful area of Europe, that after visiting Slovenia and Croatia in 2016, we returned in 2017 to make a Balkan road trip. This time we did a tour of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro. Our favorite way of doing road trips is just drive to a campground or book a hotel only hours before arriving at the place. Read on to see our itinerary which is filled with waterfalls, water fun, sun, the beach, gorgeous nature and history. Balkan Road Trip Day 1: Drive from Ljubljana to Izola (132 kilometers/82 miles, about 1.5 hours) Day 2: Drive from Izola to Gračišče (30 kilometers/19 miles, about…

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  • The hotel from the front, the restaurant entrance, the terrace is in front of the restaurant
    Hotel review,  Netherlands

    Fletcher Hotel De Zalm A Perfect Easter Getaway

    June 5, 2022 / 0 Comments

    We stayed at Fletcher Hotel de Zalm during Easter 2022 for 3 nights. We loved our stay here. The lockdown was over and tourism was clearly starting up again. This is not a sponsored post, we stayed here at our own expense. So all opinions are, as always, our own. Location of Fletcher Hotel De Zalm Fletcher hotel de Zalm is on Voorstraat 6 in Brielle. Brielle is a fortified city in the province of Zuid-Holland on the island Voorne-Putten. Brielle is situated in the Southwest of the Netherlands. The hotel was founded in the year 1928 as a family run hotel. The name zalm translates to salmon, and derives…

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    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk, as seen from the outside, the front of the hotel

    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk Review of a Great Stay

    March 16, 2022
    Lounge/reception space, a stylish couch and chairs in a light space

    A pleasant stay at NH Hotel Schiphol Airport

    March 30, 2021
    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin, as seen coming from the dune

    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin A Perfect Beach Getaway

    May 24, 2022
  • Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin, as seen coming from the dune
    Hotel review,  Netherlands

    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin A Perfect Beach Getaway

    May 24, 2022 / 0 Comments

    We stayed at Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin at the end of January 2022, for 2 nights. It’s just 50 meters/164 feet away from the beach. We loved our stay at the hotel, despite that there was a lockdown in place in the Netherlands. This meant limited facilities, everything was closed. This is not a sponsored post, we stayed here at our own expense. So all opinions are, as always, our own. Location of Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin The hotel is in the beach town of Wijk aan Zee, in the province of Noord-Holland. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 28 minutes driving, Rotterdam Airport is 58 minutes away. The city of Amsterdam…

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    Fletcher Hotel De Zalm A Perfect Easter Getaway

    June 5, 2022
    The Plaza Building at the back, in the evening, lit up. The restaurant in front, behind and higher up the rooms and lobby

    Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam The Largest Hotel in the Benelux

    June 23, 2022
    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk, as seen from the outside, the front of the hotel

    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk Review of a Great Stay

    March 16, 2022
  • Avila Walls by That Travelista
    Europe,  Forts

    30 Must-See European Fortresses, Forts and Fortified Towns

    May 19, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Europe has so much to offer in splendid sights and things to do, among them are European fortresses, forts and fortified towns. They’re excellent stops on a European road trip. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which forts in Europe are their favorite. I’ve added my own and we came up with the 30 you can read about below. But first what is the difference between a European fortress, fort and fortified town? A fortress is a defensive military construction and is usually a larger military installation as a fort. A fort is a building designed specifically to defend a territory during war (times). A fortified town is a town…

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    6 Week European Road Trip Itinerary

    June 15, 2021
    To show how the swimming pool looks, this the part with two slides and part of the swimming pool.

    Best Family Friendly Campgrounds in Europe

    September 24, 2020
    Bay of Kotor, as seen from inside the gorge, from higher up and farther away. An overview of Kotor and the bay with cruise ships in the water, mountains on all sides

    The Ultimate Balkan Road Trip

    June 14, 2022
  • Windmills at Streefkerk, a biking path leading ithrough polders, on both sides a mill
    Netherlands,  Road Trips

    Road Trip Zuid-Holland: Lek and Linge Blossom Route

    May 10, 2022 / 0 Comments

    If you love to see blossoming fruit trees this road trip Zuid-Holland is perfect! The Lek and Linge road trip partly follows the banks of the two rivers the Lek and the Linge. See polders with cows grazing and windmills, but also orchards and fortified towns. Road Trip Zuid-Holland We followed the route set out by the ANWB, which you can find here in Dutch. There’s a map provided on the site. The following towns and cities are included: Arkel Rietveld Kedichem Leerdam Heukelum Asperen Diefdijk Everdingen Vianen Lexmond Lakerveld Meerkerk Broek Ameide Waal Langerak Nieuwpoort Groot-Ammers Streefkerk Giessen-Oudekerk Giessenburg Hoornaar Hoogblokland Length: 105 kilometers/65 miles Duration: 4 to 5…

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    Bell Foundry Museum, as seen from the side and front. With cherry blossom trees in front of it

    Groningen Road Trip: Eems and Oldambt Route

    April 28, 2022
    The hotel from the front, the restaurant entrance, the terrace is in front of the restaurant

    Fletcher Hotel De Zalm A Perfect Easter Getaway

    June 5, 2022
    To show another dish from Thrill grill, the Mesoamerican taco thriller.

    Where to eat in Haarlem

    March 13, 2020
  • Red tulip field, an overview
    Netherlands,  Road Trips

    Tulip Route Holland: the Best Goeree-Overflakkee Tulip Fields

    May 4, 2022 / 0 Comments

    It’s tulip season in the Netherlands! We drove the tulip route Holland on Easter Sunday. Not as famous as the Flower Route, which is also in the province of Zuid-Holland. Due to it being less popular, there’s less people to share these famous tulip fields with. This tulip route is on Goeree-Overflakkee, an island in the South of the Netherlands. Tulip Route Holland We followed an old route from the ANWB, which they don’t update anymore, you can find it here in Dutch. There’s a map provided on that link. The following towns and cities are included: Stellendam Dirksland Sommelsdijk Middelharnis Stad aan ‘t Haringvliet Den Bommel Ooltgensplaat Oude-Tonge Nieuwe-Tonge…

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    Where to eat in Maastricht

    April 1, 2020
    De Woordzoeker, a word search in colorful colors

    Street Art Utrecht: larger than life and small works

    December 4, 2020
    To show one of the dishes with satay from Gember & Sereh, Eat in Tilburg.

    Where to eat in Tilburg

    March 11, 2020
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