When my boyfriend and I were planning our 10 day Ireland itinerary, it was originally our plan to visit the Skellig Islands. However, it was not possible to get there using public transport. Therefore, I starting looking for other must-see islands in Ireland and stumbled upon the Aran Islands. We decided to take the ferry …
In June, I did an Italy road trip with a campervan. Italy is one of my favourite countries in the world, and although I’ve visited Italy several times before, I’d never visited Cinque Terre until now. I arrived at Levanto in the afternoon (see below for more information on where to stay when hiking Cinque …
Last year, I made a ‘road trip’ by public transport in Scotland. In Scotland, I had been traveling solo. This summer, I wanted to make a similar trip to a different country. I didn’t need to think long: I knew I wanted to go to Ireland. However, this time I was not travelling solo but …
Rome, nicknamed the Eternal City, is probably my favourite city in the world. It has everything you might wish for: good food, sunny weather, and culture to spare. Probably, as a classicist (and one specialised in Latin), Rome is as close to heaven as I can get. I have been to Rome numerous times now, …
In Umbria, a region in central Italy, you can explore Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis. A small town on a beautiful location: built on the slope of a hill, shining golden at the end of the day. Many pilgrims flock to this city, especially on a Sunday. However, even when you’re not a catholic/religious, …
If you’re staying in Rome, a day trip to Tivoli is something you shouldn’t miss. Some 30 kilometers outside of Rome you can find Tivoli, home to several Renaissance villas with beautiful gardens. A few kilometers outside of Tivoli you can explore the ruins of an enormous Roman villa as well. There clearly is enough …
I didn’t know a lot about Seville, other than that my father had been to Seville and really liked it. Nevertheless, I was definitely not expecting the unique style of Andalusian architecture, the tiles that brought everything colour, and all the sights the city had to offer. There are many things to do in Seville. …
The Zaanse Schans is just a short distance away from Amsterdam and offers one of the most beautiful windmills in the Netherlands. Last two or three years I tried to visit more places in my home country the Netherlands, such as Dordrecht and De Haar Castle. However, I’d never been to the Zaanse Schaans yet, …
When flipping through a photo album old travel photos, I came across my holiday to Lake Garda. I still have very fond memories of this place, and I think it’s often overlooked by international travellers (whereas it’s very popular among Dutch and German people). Therefore, I will share with you our 5 day Lake Garda …
There are several reasons why Girona should be on your list of places to visit in Spain. Firstly, Ryanair advertises it as Barcelona Girona Airport (even though Barcelona is 100 kilometers south of Girona), so you might get stuck in Girona when you thought you were flying to Barcelona! Then it’s best to make the most of …