Belgium is known for its great GR hiking paths (Grande Randonnée or Grote Routepaden), so when I learned of a new GR Regional Coastal path, covering the entire length of Belgium’s coastline, I had to walk it. The 103-kilometer-long coastal path takes you from the border of France to the border of the Netherlands. You […]
In Spring 2025, I walked the 226km of the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal during one continuous journey, on my own. For this final part, I’d like to share my experiences on the last 3 days, walking from North to South. From my start in Sagres to Lagos. On the way, I passed Salema and Luz,
In Spring 2025, I walked the 226km of the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal during one continuous journey, on my own. For this second part, I’d like to share my experiences walking the next 5 days on the Fishermen’s Trail from Odeceixe to Sagres. On the way, I passed Aljezur, Arrifana, Carrapateira, and Vila do Bispo
In Spring 2025, I walked the 226km of the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal during one continuous journey, on my own. For this first part, I’d like to share my experiences on the first 5 days, walking from North to South. From my start in Praia do São Torpes (Sines) and Porto Covo to Odeceixe. On
When you plan to walk the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal in its entirety, preparation is key. Besides practicing long walks and packing, part of the preparation is where you’ll sleep at night as you walk from one village to the next. Because accommodation along the trail is limited, in high demand, and pricey, I booked
The Fishermen’s Trail is a popular walking trail in the south of Portugal, connecting the Aljezur and Algarve regions. With every passing year, it grows in popularity. Its easy accessibility, well-serviced villages, and stunning landscape make it easy to go out and hike parts of the trail, or do everything in one go. However, here
If you think of the island of Sicily, the first images that come to mind are Mount Etna, medieval villages, the sea, and amazing food and drinks. Am I right? What if I tell you, that the Etna Wine Train Tour combines all that, and adds in my favorite way of transport: the train! Sounds
When I think of Italy, I think of classic dishes like pizza, pasta, and gelato. But when you visit Sicily, especially Palermo, you’re stepping into a world with unique and rich food traditions, showing off the island’s culture and history. Join me on a Palermo Street Food Tour to discover the perfect places to experience
The Mosel River Valley offers great exploring of cute villages, great food and wine, and some impressive historic towns and strongholds. Along the Mosel River in Germany, between Trier and Koblenz, you’ll find a huge number of ancient castles along Mosel River Valley that are worth stopping for. I’m here to explain what to see,
Tarragona, located 100 km and one-hour drive from Barcelona, Spain is a cool place to escape the tourist traps of Barcelona. Or a cool retreat to explore the southern part of Cataluyna. I stayed in the city for a few days and found these 9 cool things to do in Tarragona if you’re visiting for
Are you considering renting an electric car for your road trip from Barcelona and around Catalonia, Spain? Be wise, and don’t make the same mistakes as I did on my electric road trip from Barcelona. Things are not difficult, but if you’ve never road-tripped with an electric car before, it might take some adjusting. As
After a couple of years, I decided I wanted to visit Barcelona again. And I wanted a new railway adventure. So I looked into the options to travel by train to Barcelona! I found a great overnight train from Paris to Barcelona and decided to book it. Who doesn’t want to catch the Paris to
With its 85 miles (135 km), Hadrian’s Wall Path is one of the UK’s shortest National Trails, which is great for a short walking holiday or training week. Although walking from one side of Britain to the next, following a wall is pretty straightforward, I did experience some surprises. Here are my 12 things to
After our successful weekend to Basel, Switzerland by night train, I wanted to try the night train to Vienna, Austria this year. In this post, I’ll share my experiences with the Amsterdam to Vienna night train. And dish out some practical tips for the sleeper train to Vienna Austria. In the past, I had traveled
As with all regions with a strong identity and longing for independence, it makes for a very interesting place to travel to. And the Basque Country in Spain is no exception! But before you head off and book your ticket to this northwestern region in Spain, here are some remarkable things to know before traveling