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Mar 06, 2020

Weekend in Ghent: 48 hours guide to Ghent

Ghent is a beautiful Belgian town with an amazing old medieval architecture that looks like it hasn’t changed for centuries. However, it’s not a city-museum, but a very lively town, filled with many small cafes, restaurants and some great shops. Because of that fantastic mix, Ghent is definitely one of my favourite Belgian towns. I visited it a few times already and thought it’s finally time to create this weekend guide to Ghent with some fun things to do during your 48 hours in Ghent.

Feb 28, 2020

I’m moving to Canada!

I have some big news to share with you guys. I’m moving to Canada!

It’s something my family and me were thinking of doing for some time already. And have finally decided it’s time to leave the Netherlands and go on our next adventure – to Canada.

Feb 11, 2020

The history behind Fabergé Eggs: Where to see Fabergé Eggs in Saint Petersburg

pink faberge egg from the faberge museum in saint petersburg

Saint Petersburg is filled with some fantastic art, culture and museums. However, a beautiful piece of art jewellery that’s in focus of many visitors to Russian cultural capital are Fabergé Eggs. You can read here about the history behind them and where to see Fabergé Eggs in Saint Petersburg.

Feb 21, 2020

Hotel Review: Proud Phuket Hotel at Phuket, Thailand

Room with swimming pool access at Proud Phuket Hotel

Sandy beach, palm trees and blue sea in Thailand

Finding the best hotel when travelling is always a bit tricky. Especially if you are visiting a country, you haven’t been at before. When planning our trip to Thailand, my husband and I wanted to stay in a beautiful, relaxed and romantic hotel. And we found all of that at Proud Phuket Hotel at Phuket, Thailand. Well, here’s my complete hotel review.

Feb 07, 2020

Beautiful small towns you should visit in France

Filled with great museums, art and food, France is one of my favourite countries in Europe. I’ve been to Paris many times, but haven’t really had a chance to explore much the rest of the country. That’s why I asked some of my fellow travel bloggers to help me compile a list of the most beautiful small towns in France. And here it is.

Jan 24, 2020

Things to know before visiting Thailand

Wat Phra Kaew commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Thailand is a beautiful country located in the Southeast Asia filled with some fantastic beaches, historical sights, Buddhist temples and amazing food. Although I found it to be quite an easy country to travel around, there are some things to know before visiting Thailand. From the visa requirements, temples dress code to the money exchange tips, you’ll find them all in this blog post filled with Thailand travel tips.

Jan 21, 2020

Thailand Travel Diary: Ten Days in Thailand

Tea eating at one of Bangkok shopping malls

Nai Yang beach on Phuket island in Thailand

Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries I ever visited. It’s home to amazing nature, transparent blue sea and some of the friendliest people I have ever met. It’s a place I could easily see myself living in for a longer period of time. Last month I spent ten days in Thailand, dividing my time between Bangkok and Phuket. And here is my Thailand travel guide with more about what to do, see and eat in Thailand.

Jan 31, 2020

History of Travelling: How people started to travel

Although we often have a feeling like people are travelling for the last few decades only, the truth is – people are travelling for centuries. Old Romans were travelling to relax in their Mediterranean villas. At the same time, people in Eastern Asia wandered for cultural experiences. I’ve got so fascinated with the history of travelling, that I did my own little research on how people started to travel. And here is what I’ve learned.

Jan 10, 2020

Best art exhibitions in European museums in 2020

View on Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam over the Museumplein

From celebrating the year of Jan van Eyck and Beethoven, paying homage to some modern painters like Andy Warhol, to a big art show by Marina Abramović, there’s going to be something for everyone when it comes to art this year. To make a choice of which exhibition to visit for you a bit easier, I did a bit of research and made a list with ten best art exhibitions in European museums in 2020 you shouldn’t miss.

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