So you arrived in Prague. You just picked up a glimpse of that famous clock and visited Prague Castle. Both very beautiful but where did all those other people come from? That’s right, you weren’t the only one. One of the reasons I try to avoid most of the tourist attractions. Another reason is that […]
Europe
Sicily: from fiery volcano to movie scene
When thinking of Sicily picture idyllic villages, beautiful countryside and above all very very tasty food. Though the island has got that Italian romantic vibe, there’s a little roughness about it. It has got something mysterious. Not sure if it’s the ancient history, the spirit of Mount Etna or the presence of the Mafiosi. But […]
Get to know Lisbon during the ultimate city trip
As one of the oldest cities in Europe, Lisbon has a rich history. But the city is more than just beautiful old buildings and artworks. Lisbon was built on seven hills and divided into several districts, each with their own character and appearance. This makes for some stunning views and atmospheric streets and squares. Lisbon […]
Amsterdam is quite a nice city
For a dutch girl living in Rotterdam that’s pretty hard to admit. Rotterdam and Amsterdam are like Melbourne and Sydney. It’s a thing! However that’s not the reason why I don’t visit the capital of The Netherlands very often. To travel to Amsterdam takes me a lot of time and money. Driving through the city […]
When in Paris..
Paris, the city of love. A place that you must visit at some point in your life. Yet it seems that not everyone who visits automaticly falls in love with it. That’s too bad. The French – and Parisians in particular – are known to be arrogant and unfriendly. In addition one does not speak […]