What to pack, how to apply for visa, how to find the best airline tickets. Everything you need to know to be well prepared for your next travel
If you are a budget traveler, you need to set a budget and keep to it. But how do you do that? I usually research the average costs for the destination and keep track of my expenses while I travel. In order to learn from me, I give you my costs for a weekend in
Florence is on many travel bucket lists and I’m happy to have finally crossed it off of my bucket list a few months ago. The famous sites of Florence were high on my things-to-see-in-Italy list and last year, I decided it was time. I booked some plane tickets for Christmas and the trip was my
When going to Florence, you’re in for a real treat. This ancient city in Tuscany is packed to the brim with famous sights and for a good reason. The history of the city is exuberant, the architecture astonishing and the art is notorious. Florence can be overwhelming too. Its main attraction is the Duomo of
As I’m preparing for my month in South America, I’m getting a lot of questions about how I will deal with my chronic illness and how to pack your medication when flying. I have Crohn’s disease and every 3 months I get a big bag of medicine from my pharmacy. How am I going to take
When I was preparing for my trip to Florence, I was excited to see the famous pieces of art, Florence is known for. I was a bit shocked by the high entrance fees for the museums in this city. Of course, I wanted to see some art, but which museum in Florence to choose? Should
In December I went to Dublin together with my boyfriend. Read why you should go to Dublin in December and read what we did during our time in Dublin. Are you thinking about going to Ireland’s capital yourself? Do you wonder how much spending money for 3 days in Dublin you need? I break down our
The city of Ypres, Belgium, is situated in Flanders. It’s located 40 km/ 24 miles from the French border town of Lille and 120 km/75 miles from Brussels. The city is known for its fierce battle of Ypres during World War I, but it has much more to offer. I recently went to Ypres for
Europe is a continent with countries closely knit together. It’s also a continent with a high diversity of cultures. Half of the countries on the top 10 list of smallest countries are located in Europe. It’s easy to hop from one border to another, but when you’re short on time, you might want to maximize
Are you going on a road trip or do you have to travel anywhere by car? And you have Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, or another inflammatory bowel disease-related illness? Traveling can be a pain in the bum when you have an IBD. Read my guide on how to survive a road trip with Crohn’s disease
It’s the most wonderful time of the year..! It’s (almost) Christmas time. For the past week, my head is filled with quotes from famous Christmas songs. I already bought my Christmas tree and I’m getting in the holiday mood quickly! (aka I don’t want to change out of my Christmas pants!) But nothing will get you
Who doesn’t like Brad Pitt or at least appreciate his acting in one of the many movies he has made? For me, my all-time favorite is “Seven Years in Tibet”. Watching it on TV or on DVD, astonished me about such a world far far away. The history, nature, and the people of Tibet are truly
In 2007 I was looking at a map with all the train journeys lines out on it. Mesmerized I followed the lines from Europe to my intended destination: Nepal. At first, I thought to hop on a plane and fly to Kathmandu direct, but seeing I could follow the coloured lines on the earth and
Mongolia is the ultimate backdrop for an adventurous trip to discover its culture and nature. Do you look for a great venturesome holiday destination, but only have 2 weeks in Mongolia? I have a sample Mongolia itinerary and give you my top 10 things to do in Mongolia in 2 weeks. Read more: 21 Questions about
Have you been to Russia before? If not, St. Petersburg is a great city to explore. It can be the starting point for your bigger trip to explore more of Russia or you can go on a short city trip. Although you can easily spend 4 or 5 days in and around St. Petersburg, you