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Austria, Gotzens, Mountains, snow, walking, winter, wintersport

4 Winter walks in Götzens

Almost every year we take a winterbreak and go to a ski destination. Not to ski, but to enjoy the snowy landscapes. But this time we had a bit of…

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February 4, 2020
Hotel review, Netherlands

Fletcher Hotel De Zalm A Perfect Easter Getaway

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…

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June 5, 2022
Kids, roadtrip, Travel

16 Tips for Surviving a Road Trip with a Baby

Going on your first road trip with a baby can be a little bit scary. Will your baby respond well to it or will you have a crying or fussy…

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May 23, 2021
  • Fort de Roovere and the Mozesbridge
    Travel

    2021 Travels in Review

    January 6, 2022 / 5 Comments

    2021 Started and ended with a lockdown. Despite this when looking at 2021 in review, we did travel a lot. Most of it daytrips and staying in the Netherlands. So here are all our travels in 2021 month by month. 2021 in Review January We started the new year at friends in Almere, with board games and kittens everywhere. In December the country had gone into lockdown and this continued in the first part of the year. Despite almost no travel options, we did manage to have a weekend getaway at the end of the month. We stayed 2 nights at Fletcher Carlton Hotel Naaldwijk. Which is close to the…

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    Who's first? Paul and Yuri seen from the back. Running upstairs on the Rocky steps. Paul is faster than Yuri.

    23 Tips for Surviving a Road Trip with a Kid Ideas

    June 7, 2021
    With face masks in the bus, reality while traveling in 2020

    10 Useful tips for traveling in 2020

    September 3, 2020
    Lake Tekapo by Faraway Worlds, Road trip with a toddler, a toddler running between stones and a lake behind him with mountains in the back

    19 Tips for Surviving a Road Trip with a Toddler

    May 30, 2021
  • Freiburg by Wyld Family Travel
    City,  Germany

    30 of the Best Cities to Visit in Germany

    December 30, 2021 / 4 Comments

    Germany is a large and beautiful country with so much to see and do. So which are the best cities to visit in Germany? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers their best cities to visit in Germany and I’ve added my favorites. My top 4 are Hamburg, Cologne, Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Füssen. I’ve fallen in love with Hamburg, and we have family living close-by, in Norderstedt. Paul proposed to me in Cologne. Rothenburg is such a dreamy city and has a Christmas museum. Füssen is high on my list because of the beautiful castles. But there are many more special cities in Germany as you can see for…

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    Where to eat in Maastricht

    April 1, 2020
    Stone bridges over canals. Tromostovje, triple bridge, underneath water, with a small boat on it. On the left a large white plastered building. On the right trees and above a blue sky with some white clouds. Afternoon in Ljubljana.

    An afternoon in Ljubljana

    February 11, 2020
    To show the view on Dubrovnik from afar. day in Dubrovnik

    A day in Dubrovnik

    February 28, 2020
  • Arc de Triomphe, as seen from the front
    France,  Paris

    A Guide for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

    December 17, 2021 / 7 Comments

    Paris, the city of love, has many famous landmarks and sights to see, such as Disneyland Paris. The Arc de Triomphe is definitely on everyone’s list. It’s a beautiful building to see, but what makes it unique is the perfect view you have from the top. Here’s all you need to know about this famous Parisian landmark. History of the Arc de Triomphe Napoleon commissioned the building of the Arc in January of 1806, after his victory on December 2nd at Austerlitz. Architect Jean-François designed the Arc. It took two years to lay the foundations, in 1810 at the inauguration of empress Marie Louise, the walls were only just above…

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    The lillypad lake at Giverny

    Northern France Itinerary for a 3-Week Road Trip

    September 7, 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.

    2018 travels in review

    February 14, 2020
    Sleeping Beauty castle at Disneyland Paris

    Fun times at Disneyland Paris: with and without kids

    June 7, 2020
  • A Pink American Dream Car, oldtimer
    Germany,  museums

    A Guide for the Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim

    December 1, 2021 / 8 Comments

    The Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim in Germany is a fun and engaging museum to visit. We loved our visit there during our 6 Week European Road Trip. We had driven by this museum already several times on our way to Austria and were curious because we saw planes sticking out above the railing on the highway. The Auto und Technik Museum Sinsheim is a technology museum with a focus on motorized vehicles. Such as cars, planes and trains. The museum is kid-friendly and next to all these objects on display it has an IMAX 3D cinema. Where is it The Auto Technik museum is located in Sinsheim, Germany. It’s…

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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

    The Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in Germany

    August 25, 2022
    Christmas market stalls, in a row, people walking in front of it

    Christmas Markets in Hamburg: Travel Guide

    November 10, 2022
    Freiburg by Wyld Family Travel

    30 of the Best Cities to Visit in Germany

    December 30, 2021
  • Prague Christmas markets by Andoreia, in the dark. An large illuminated Christmas tree to the left and a large lit up building to the left with a Christmas market in front of it
    Christmas,  Europe

    30 of the Best Places to have a Magical Christmas in Europe

    November 18, 2021 / 13 Comments

    Christmas is coming closer and closer and all around Europe Christmas events are popping up. But which are the best to celebrate Christmas in Europe? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what they think are the best places for Christmas in Europe, and of course I’ve added my own favorites too. From Christmas Europe markets to festivals to events, there’s plenty to do to get in the Christmas spirit. So get ready for 30 Magical Christmas experiences. Christmas in Europe Amsterdam, the Netherlands Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. The last few years Amsterdam has hosted the Amsterdams Winterparadijs. A fun winter and Christmas event in the RAI in Amsterdam. It’s…

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    Nativity scene inside the cave

    Christmas market Valkenburg: caves and food

    November 25, 2020
    Christmas market at the Kolner Dom

    Best Christmas Markets in Germany

    November 24, 2022
    Vienna by Traveller's Elixir

    Best Christmas Markets Around the World

    December 23, 2022
  • Vienna Christmas Market by Le Long Weekend, in front of a palace is a Christmas market, lighted up and people walking around
    Christmas,  Travel

    Best Places to Celebrate Christmas Around the World

    November 11, 2021 / 18 Comments

    The Christmas season is almost upon us! Celebrating with friends and family is the best thing to do. But what if you want to add a little traveling into your Christmas things? Here are the best things to do for Christmas around the world. From Christmas markets to festivals to unique experiences, it’s all presented to you: things to do around Christmas in the world. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers for their favorite Christmas travel experiences and events, and together we came up with this great list of Christmas from around the world. Christmas Around the World We will be kicking off the list with Europe, then go on…

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    Yuri with some actors on the photo who where having fun at Dickens Festival.

    Dickens Festival: the perfect Christmas outing

    August 9, 2020
    Christmas market stalls, in a row, people walking in front of it

    Christmas Markets in Hamburg: Travel Guide

    November 10, 2022
    Vienna by Traveller's Elixir

    Best Christmas Markets Around the World

    December 23, 2022
  • Tulip Island Zeewolde, different rows of tulips with all sorts of colors in a grassfield. In the back is water and the shore with stones
    Netherlands,  roadtrip,  Tulips

    Tulip Route Flevoland: the Largest Tulip Area in the Netherlands

    November 10, 2021 / 13 Comments

    Admiring tulip fields in Spring time is a wonderful thing to do. Here in the Netherlands driving a Tulip Route isn’t that hard. There’s ample choice. This Spring we drove all 3 of the different tulip routes in Flevoland. Flevoland is the area with the most tulip fields in the Netherlands, so you will see plenty of tulips in all shades of color. Flevoland is a province in the middle and a bit of the North of the Netherlands. It’s the youngest province of the Netherlands, since it’s only in existence since the 1960s. It is land won from the former Zuiderzee. Flevoland is mostly agricultural land with two large(r)…

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    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin, as seen coming from the dune

    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin A Perfect Beach Getaway

    May 24, 2022
    Yuri with some actors on the photo who where having fun at Dickens Festival.

    Dickens Festival: the perfect Christmas outing

    August 9, 2020
    View on the hotel during one of the walking paths

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

    September 30, 2022
  • Breda by Solo Sophie, a canal, with on the left bank a park with grass and trees, on the rights trees and houses
    City,  Netherlands

    30 of the Best Cities in the Netherlands to Visit

    October 25, 2021 / 5 Comments

    The Netherlands is a small country in Northwestern Europe with a long history and beautiful towns and cities. But which are the best cities in the Netherlands to visit when on a trip in this water rich country? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what their favorite city is and as a Dutchie myself I’ve added my favorites. Best Cities in the Netherlands Utrecht, Utrecht Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. The city I’ve called home for the last 22 years has to be on this list. A beautiful city in the middle of the Netherlands. It has fun festivals year-round, wonderful museums, canals and its pride: the Dom Tower. The…

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    Torhaus in Meissen

    Visiting Meissen – catching only a glimpse of the porcelain

    May 30, 2020
    To show an overview of Amsterdam. Best cities for shopping

    Best cities for shopping in The Netherlands

    April 23, 2020
    Stone bridges over canals. Tromostovje, triple bridge, underneath water, with a small boat on it. On the left a large white plastered building. On the right trees and above a blue sky with some white clouds. Afternoon in Ljubljana.

    An afternoon in Ljubljana

    February 11, 2020
  • To show a picture of the onofrio fountain from above.
    City,  Europe

    30 of the Best Cities of Europe to Visit

    October 14, 2021 / 16 Comments

    Europe is a rich and diverse continent, with beautiful nature and old cities and towns. For nature we’ve covered the most beautiful waterfalls in Europe, but which are the best cities of Europe to visit? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which are the best cities in Europe to visit according to them. This has led to a diverse list of cities, from Iceland to Greece and from Ireland to Estonia. There are 30 cities with one bonus city. Best Cities of Europe to Visit Reykjavik, Iceland Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. Reykjavik is a beautiful city, that’s not so large, so easy to explore on foot. It has a…

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    To show a picture from one our 2019 travels. In the back the Eiffle tower. Trees in front of it. Then the river Seine. Cosette and Yuri standing on a bridge with a lot of locks attached to it.

    2019 travels in review

    February 19, 2020
    Weissensee in Austria, with a perfect reflection of the houses and mountains in the lake. Some snow on the mountain.

    2020 travels in review

    January 14, 2021
    Torhaus in Meissen

    Visiting Meissen – catching only a glimpse of the porcelain

    May 30, 2020
  • San Francisco as seen from Lombard Street on a California road trip
    City,  North America

    30 of the Best Cities in North America to Visit

    October 11, 2021 / 11 Comments

    North America is such a diverse continent, and there’s so much to see and do. What to explore first? We started with chasing waterfalls in North America, now we’re exploring the best cities in North America to visit. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what their favorite cities in North America are, and they came up with a lot of beautiful cities worth your time. All these cities in Canada, the US, Mexico and Cuba deserve to be on your itinerary when you visit these countries. Cities are also perfect stops on road trips, and North America is the ultimate place for road trips. Best Cities in North America First…

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    30 of the Best Cities to Visit in France

    January 19, 2022
    Freiburg by Wyld Family Travel

    30 of the Best Cities to Visit in Germany

    December 30, 2021
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    Where to eat in Maastricht

    April 1, 2020
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