Los Gigantes may be one of the most iconic sights on Tenerife. The cliffs rise like a dark wall along the west coast and give the village below a dramatic silhouette. As you drive toward the shoreline, those huge rock faces appear straight away, towering high above
Maartje's enthusiasm and curiosity knows no bounds. She loves museums, nature, food, walking, architecture, history, animals. Writing and photography is a big passion and she has been writing about cooking, minimalism, food, hotspots and travel for many years. Above all, she has a special place in her heart for castles, royal jewels and ancient Egypt. Maartje gave up her job as a lawyer to bring more balance to her life: less work and more life. Besides to The Orange Backpack, she works as a legal entrepreneur.
Are you searching for a special place on the coast of Tenerife where you can truly get away from the busy crowds? Playa Amarilla is exactly that kind of escape. It is not a typical sandy beach filled with umbrellas. Instead, you will find a wild volcanic
Garachico is known as one of the most beautiful villages in Tenerife and even in all of Spain. It is easy to understand why, because the historic center looks like it belongs on a postcard. From one lovely square you can stroll straight into another photogenic street
If you only know Tenerife for its beaches and resort towns, then you have not truly discovered Anaga. In the far north of the island you will find a completely different world that is green, wild, and wonderfully peaceful. Narrow roads curve through misty forests, past steep
The Covadonga Lakes in Picos de Europa National Park are without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in northern Spain. High in the mountains, surrounded by rocky cliffs and wide green meadows, you will find two glacial lakes that have attracted visitors for generations. People
Anyone travelling through the rugged north of Spain will probably hear about Parador Monasterio de Coria as one of the most remarkable places to stay in Spain. Located in Cangas del Narcea, this historic monastery is tucked between the mountains and vineyards of Asturias, just outside the
Oviedo has a way of surprising you from the very first moment. The capital of Asturias is compact, lively, and wrapped in a deep sense of history. During my visit with a local guide, invited by Turismo Asturias, I discovered a city where Gothic towers rise above
Asturias is Spain at its greenest, a land of towering mountains, gently rolling hills, dramatic coastline, and vibrant fishing villages. In just one day, you can drive from the glacier-fed lakes of the Picos de Europa to cliffs where the Atlantic waves crash powerfully against the rocks.
Olomouc is one of those cities that somehow doesn’t make it onto most first-time trips through the Czech Republic, even though it truly deserves a spot. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in the country, full of charm and history. The old town is bursting with
A train trip around the Czech Republic might be the most relaxing way to discover the country. You board the night train somewhere else in Europe in the evening (the Netherlands for me), drift off to sleep to the gentle sway of the carriage, and wake up