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National Parks, Natural Bridges National Monument, USA

Natural Bridges National Monument: hiking and a snake

On a road trip through the southwest USA Paul and I made a stop at Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah. Not one of the large famous parks in the…

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July 9, 2020
City, Croatia, Dubrovnik, roadtrip, summer, walking

A day in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is a city crowded with tourists, and this is understandable: it’s a beautiful city well worth your time. We visited Dubrovnik as part of our European roadtrip in 2016…

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February 28, 2020
Iceland, Waterfalls

The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Iceland

After chasing waterfalls all over the world, like waterfalls in Africa, we’re now turning our eyes to the beautiful Iceland. With some 10.000 waterfalls in Iceland, there’s plenty of chasing…

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March 26, 2021
  • Christmas market at the Kolner Dom
    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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    Christmas market stalls, in a row, people walking in front of it

    Christmas Markets in Hamburg: Travel Guide

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    Christmas market Valkenburg: caves and food

    November 25, 2020
    Vienna by Traveller's Elixir

    Best Christmas Markets Around the World

    December 23, 2022
  • The Veluwe, a bench on the left in the grass with heathland and forest around it
    Netherlands,  Road Trips

    South Veluwe Road Trip: A Waterfall, Forests and Heathlands

    November 17, 2022 / 14 Comments

    If you want to admire the highest waterfall in the Netherlands, you have to drive the South Veluwe Road Trip. Next to the Loenense waterfall you’ll get to enjoy the beautiful nature of the Veluwe with forests, heathlands and pastures. This road trip explores a beautiful part of the Netherlands. South Veluwe Road Trip 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: Length: 87 kilometers/54 miles Duration: About 3 hours. Town by Town Itinerary Another one-day road trip from the ANWB in the province of Gelderland. When you…

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    View on the hotel during one of the walking paths

    Touring the Netherlands: A 7-Day Fletcher Road Trip Haute Cuisine

    September 30, 2022
    Beach houses

    A family vacation close to home during the pandemic: Texel

    June 22, 2020
    The Lange Jan Tower, as seen through another street in front of it.

    25 Fun Things to Do in Zeeland

    September 20, 2020
  • Christmas market stalls, in a row, people walking in front of it
    Christmas,  Germany

    Christmas Markets in Hamburg: Travel Guide

    November 10, 2022 / 19 Comments

    Last Updated: November 14th 2024. Germany is a country with many Christmas markets, almost every town or city seems to have one, Hamburg as well. The Christmas markets in Hamburg are magical, plenty and definitely worth your time. It belongs to the best Christmas markets in Europe. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and one of the best cities to visit in Germany. Hamburg lies in the North of Germany and is a Hanseatic city. It has a large harbor, a lake and lots of green inside the city. Hamburg would be perfect to add to a road trip. Christmas Markets in Hamburg There’s not just one Hamburg…

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    Christmas market at the Kolner Dom

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    November 24, 2022
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    Christmas market Valkenburg: caves and food

    November 25, 2020
  • Strasbourg Christmas market by The Unknown Enthusiast
    Christmas

    The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

    November 3, 2022 / 18 Comments

    Last updated: December 5th 2024. Christmas is almost here and Christmas markets are open. So what are the best Christmas markets in Europe? Last year we covered the best places to have a magical Christmas in Europe, this year we’re narrowing it down to Christmas markets of Europe. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers where in Europe are the best Christmas markets and they came up with some magical Christmas markets in Europe. I’ve added my own favorites to the list. Best Christmas Markets in Europe These best European Christmas markets can be visited one at a time or on a Christmas market road trip. A Christmas market road trip…

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    Vienna Christmas Market by Le Long Weekend, in front of a palace is a Christmas market, lighted up and people walking around

    Best Places to Celebrate Christmas Around the World

    November 11, 2021
    To show a funny picture from Christmas in Jordan. A camel head with a Santa hat on it.

    Christmas in Jordan

    February 21, 2020
    Nativity scene inside the cave

    Christmas market Valkenburg: caves and food

    November 25, 2020
  • Zombies on bikes, biking on a biking path next to the sea and road
    Halloween,  USA

    Zombie Bike Ride Key West in Florida: A Perfect Halloween Event

    October 14, 2022 / 12 Comments

    Last Updated: October 24th 2024. On our Florida road trip back in 2014 we stumbled upon the zombie bike ride in Key West by accident. We had never heard of it before. We just saw some zombies on bikes riding by and then found out more about it. It was such a fun event. We enjoyed all the colorful zombies and different bikes they were riding on. A road trip is perfect for exploring local events and parts of a country. On a Florida road trip, Key West, Disney World Orlando and Everglades National Park are must-see stops. What Is the Zombie Bike Ride Key West? The Key West zombie…

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    Going to the Little Monsters Ball Hardrock Cafe

    October 12, 2020
    Happy Halloween! on a glass plate , where Cosette is standing behind, in between jaws teeth.

    Fun at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Halloween

    October 9, 2020
  • View on the hotel during one of the walking paths
    Netherlands,  Road Trips

    Touring the Netherlands: A 7-Day Fletcher Road Trip Haute Cuisine

    September 30, 2022 / 10 Comments

    A road trip in your own country is always a good idea, you see more of your own backyard. The last 2 years we’ve been touring the Netherlands a lot and loving it. This time we drove one of the Fletcher road trips, namely the 7-day Haute Cuisine road trip. Promising a road trip with a focus on excellent food. Fletcher is a hotel chain with over 100 hotels in the Netherlands. We drove this route at the beginning of May 2021, when there was still a partial lockdown. This meant museums and so on were still closed. Only terraces of restaurants were allowed to be open (until 6pm). Sitting…

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    On the left a large screen with the game Pac Man on it. In front on the right Yuri and Paul playing the game with a console.

    8 Things to do in Utrecht with Kids

    February 5, 2020
    To the right of the entance to the Willibrordus abbey, with a small statue of franciscan brothers on a pilar in front. Part of the abbey in the back with green bushes in front and tower bell in the middle.

    A Visit to the Willibrords Abbey

    February 3, 2020
    To show 'Kroketten' with fries

    25 Dutch Traditional Foods you must try

    October 31, 2020
  • Wild, as seen from above the cover
    Books,  USA

    Must-Read USA Travel Books

    September 22, 2022 / 12 Comments

    When going on your first trip to or through the USA, or the millionth one, USA travel books are always a good idea to read before or during your trip. From autobiographic books to fiction and non-fiction books. We’ve covered the best Road Trips Books, now it’s the time for travel books on the USA. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what they think are the best US travel books. I of course added some of my recommendations. USA Travel Books Autobiographic Let’s start with two autobiographic books written by Americans and situated in the US. Wild, Cheryl Strayed Contributed by Amber from Amber Everywhere. Wild is a memoir that…

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    The World's Most Scenic Drives, a photo of a copy of the book, magazine style

    Must-Read Road Trip Books to Fuel Your Wanderlust

    July 21, 2022
  • The sunset at Zadar, sun is yellow and orange behind some clouds setting in the sea
    Croatia,  Road Trips

    Driving in Croatia: All You Need to Know for Road Trips

    September 16, 2022 / 13 Comments

    Croatia is a beautiful country, that has lots to offer to visitors. Road trips are the best way to explore, so what do you need to know before driving in Croatia? We’ve done a Croatia road trip twice, and numerous other road trips. So we know how to road trip through Croatia. During our visits, like this Balkan road trip, and in 2023, we’ve fallen in love with Croatia. Read on to get all the information you need before embarking on that Croatian road trip. Driving in Croatia: Traffic Rules We are only mentioning rules for cars, not for biking, motorcycles, campers or other vehicles. For the most up to…

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    Skradinski Buk. Part of the traps that form the wtaerfall, surrounded by a lot of green.

    Krka National Park: Waterfalls, swimming and hiking

    October 8, 2020
    A dark picture with in the middle a setting sun. The sky around the sun is different shades of red. Below the earth is black, with a bit of blue sea. One of the campsites in Croatia

    Campsites in Croatia with kids

    February 6, 2020
    To show the view on Dubrovnik from afar. day in Dubrovnik

    A day in Dubrovnik

    February 28, 2020
  • The lillypad lake at Giverny
    France,  Road Trips

    Northern France Itinerary for a 3-Week Road Trip

    September 7, 2022 / 20 Comments

    Last Updated: July 13th 2024. France is such a beautiful country, with so many landmarks and famous places. We ticked off a few of them on this Northern France itinerary. Last year we went on a France Spain Portugal road trip, this time we didn’t go as far South and did a Northern France tour. Northern France has so much to offer from Honfleur to Giverny to Parc Astérix. At the end of our North of France road trip we added a little bit of Germany and Luxembourg. We just love going on road trips and France is perfect for it. Northern France Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Villeneuve-d’Ascq. Day…

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    La Grand Plage, the beach with the Promenade to the left, at the back the neighbouring town

    Saint Jean de Luz Travel Guide

    April 7, 2022
    Colmar by Laure Wanders, craftmanship houses in different colors line the bank of a river

    30 of the Best Cities to Visit in France

    January 19, 2022
    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.

    The Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in France

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  • Burg Eltz by Cities and Seasides, a castle toweing on a hill among forest. Lots of turrets, the left part of the castle is lower than the right part
    Castles,  Germany

    The Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in Germany

    August 25, 2022 / 14 Comments

    Germany is a country with hundreds of castles, so which castles in Germany should be on top of your list? We’ve already covered castles in the world and fairytale castles in Europe and each time Germany stood out with so many beautiful castles. So here’s one especially on the castles of Germany. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what is they’re favorite fairytale castle in Germany, and added my own favorites. Castles in Germany We’ll start with the number one fairytale castle of Germany, even of the world, and then more beautiful castles will follow. All are perfect stops on a road trip tour with castles in Germany. Schloss Neuschwanstein,…

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    July 17, 2021
    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

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