When I was studying at the University of Oxford, the first time I came outside the city was to go to Blenheim Palace, 10 miles north of Oxford. A day trip to Blenheim Palace is the perfect escape from Oxford, especially during the summer months when it’s very crowded with tourists. Because I opted for …
When my Master’s programme at the University of Oxford had come to an end, I finally had time to explore some more of the natural wonders of the UK. I stumbled on a picture of the Durdle Door and decided that that would be my next destination. My boyfriend and I packed our backpacks and …
Late 2017, I did my study abroad program at the University of Warwick, which is based in Coventry, the Midlands of England. During my term abroad, I tried to do as many day trips during the weekends as I could and managed to explore a lot of the UK. In this post, I’ll give you …
Although I’m currently studying in the UK, I’m born and raised in the Netherlands. While I did my undergraduate in Amsterdam, I’ve explored different parts of my home country as well over the last few years, such as South Holland, a province in the Netherlands. In this province, you can find Rotterdam, known for its …
Europe is not the cheapest continent in the world to travel to. Furthermore, its capitals are often even more expensive! However, after visiting Rome several times, I think it’s certainly possible to visit Rome on a budget. These 9 tips will help you to have the best time, even when you have a low budget. …
As part of our 10 day Ireland itinerary, we included a day trip to the Ring of Kerry, because we’d heard that the Ring of Kerry is one of the most beautiful day tours in Ireland. Since we hadn’t rented a car, we decided to book a Ring of Kerry day tour. We ended up …
Last June, I joined my parents on part of their campervan trip: we were going to travel 12 days in Italy together! Since it wasn’t our first visit to Italy, I devised a 12 day Italy itinerary with a mix of famous and off the beaten path spots. Although we did this trip with a …
Rome should, just like Venice and Florence, be on your Italy bucket list. The unique combination of Roman ruins, stunning churches, and amazing food will make everybody fall in love with this city. While you should definitely visit the main attractions of Rome, such as the Vatican and the Colosseum, there are many hidden gems …
Oxford is home to the world-renowned University of Oxford, the oldest university in the UK. You might say that its buildings shape the whole city. One day in Oxford is certainly not enough to explore all that Oxford has to offer, but it will give you a good impression of what this university city is …
Venice is, just like Rome and Florence, one of those magical places in Italy that you have to visit at least once in your life. Unfortunately, however, Venice is flooded by tourists these days which can have a negative impact on your experience of the city. Therefore, it’s time to explore the hidden gems in …