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Netherlands, Road Trips

Groningen Road Trip: Eems and Oldambt Route

Last Updated: June 19th 2025. The Netherlands has lots to offer. Although flat, the landscape differs throughout the country. This Groningen road trip showcases the beauty of the most Northeastern…

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April 28, 2022
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
USA, Waterfalls

30 of the Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the US

We’ve been exploring waterfalls all over the world the last year here on KarsTravels. Now we’re turning our eyes to the waterfalls in the US. Some have already been mentioned…

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October 7, 2021
  • 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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    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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    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

    October 10, 2023
    The old harbor, a row of colorful houses, with small boats in front of it in the water. People walking on the dock

    Honfleur Travel Guide

    December 1, 2022
    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
  • 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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    30 of the Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in the World

    June 28, 2022
    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
    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

    October 10, 2023
  • 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 / 13 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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    Must-Read USA Travel Books

    September 22, 2022
  • 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 / 25 Comments

    Last Updated: February 4th 2026. 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 2022, 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…

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    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 / 14 Comments

    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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    March 25, 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

    October 10, 2023
    Dunvegan Castle 1 by Scotland Less Explored, a castle on the shore in a forest. A hill behind it. Fall colors everywhere.

    The Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in Scotland

    September 20, 2024
  • 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 / 10 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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    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
    The beach and Dunes at Callantsoog

    Fletcher Badhotel Callantsoog Perfect for New Year’s Eve

    January 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 / 11 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 / 11 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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    January 16, 2022
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    A Pleasant Stay at NH Hotel Schiphol Airport

    March 30, 2021
    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk, as seen from the outside, the front of the hotel

    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk Review of a Great Stay

    March 16, 2022
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