Those of you reading this blog more often already know Frank and I had a baby boy in July 2018 which we recently took on his first trip to Greece. Despite being seasoned travelers I was a bit nervous about our first family trip. First of all: how would D. behave on the plane? And secondly: what do I need…
View PostLaos is a beautiful mountainous country in Southeast Asia. The country is completely landlocked but what it lacks in pretty beaches it more than makes up for with lush green jungle and amazing temples. Laos was the 7th country of our 5-month trip and we spent two wonderful weeks traveling around the Northern part of Laos. Laos itinerary I love…
View PostFor many people the first thing that comes to mind when they thing of Cambodia is Angkor Wat, one of the largest temple complexes in the world. And while visiting Ankor Wat was definitely a highlight of our 5 month trip, I did not find Cambodia an easy country to visit. Cambodia went through a very dark period in the…
View PostWith more than 7000 islands to choose from, the Philippines are a dream destination for many people, myself included. The country offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and spectacular diving opportunities. Furthermore, there are ancient rice terraces to be explored, lovely little villages and the famous Chocolate Hills. Altogether, the Philippines was one of the most…
View PostAthens, the ancient city of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world, had been on our ‘Places to Visit’ list for quite some time. Frank and I both studied Greek in high school and red many of the Greek mythology stories, therefore it seemed only fitting we would visit Athens one day. How to visit Athens with…
View PostI never considered myself a foodie, but as I get older good food is becoming more and more important to me. Not only do I want to eat healthy, I also thoroughly enjoy trying out new dishes while traveling the world. When I was young I was definitely not an adventurous eater. I have three younger sisters and while two…
View PostFor over a thousand years, Kyoto was the capital of Japan and seat of the Emperor. Because of this rich history Kyoto is home to countless beautiful temples. With so much to see it was difficult to decide where to go in the three days we would be spending in Kyoto… While I absolutely love visiting temples, I personally do…
View PostIn my previous New Zealand posts I have repeated over and over that it’s is my favorite country in the world. It is so incredibly beautiful! Together with my husband, I spent 6 weeks exploring the South and North Island and there are still so many places to be discovered, I definitely have to go back one day… Nonetheless, I have seen…
View PostIn 2015 I was lucky enough to travel around New Zealand by campervan for 6 weeks. It’s still one of the best trips of my life! New Zealand has amazing nature, wonderful wildlife, unique flightless birds and the friendliest people. New Zealand lakes Besides mountains, tropical forests, dunes, green rolling hills and volcanoes New Zealand has a lot of lakes. In fact, when…
View PostIf you are planning a trip to New Zealand, which you totally should because it is awesome, it can be quite daunting to determine where to go. New Zealand is a incredibly beautiful country and with so much to see, choosing a realistic travel itinerary can be a challenge. New Zealand itinerary To help you plan your New Zealand trip…
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