Celle might not be the first German city that comes to mind when you start planning a city break. But as soon as you walk into its historic old town, it is easy to see why so many people enjoy visiting this charming place. Nearly 500 half-timbered
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.
London is often seen as an expensive city, but if you plan ahead and make smart choices, you’ll be surprised by how much you can see and do for free. When it comes to museums, the British capital stands in a league of its own. From world-famous
Goslar has just about everything you could hope for in a historic German town: centuries-old half-timbered houses, façades covered in dark slate, narrow winding streets and the small Abzucht river flowing right through the centre. The old town is so well preserved that the entire historic centre
“Just make sure you don’t lose the children.” It is probably the joke people make most often when you tell them you are going to Hameln. Luckily, I had already found a very practical solution: for this city trip, I left the children at home and travelled
Narrow rock passages where you have to turn sideways to squeeze through, wooden staircases leading deep into the forest, and viewpoints looking out over lush green valleys: the Mullerthal Trail is anything but your average hiking route. This 112-kilometre trail winds its way through the beautiful Müllerthal
The Canary Islands are home to an incredible variety of beaches, and no two islands feel exactly the same. One day, you can relax on a wide golden beach with clear blue water, while the next you might find yourself walking along a dramatic black volcanic shore
From historic cities and traditional mountain villages to turquoise rivers, dramatic waterfalls and winding roads through the hills, a road trip through Bosnia is full of variety from beginning to end. One day you might be exploring the atmospheric streets of Sarajevo or Mostar, while the next
Northern Spain feels like a completely different world compared to the dry and sunny south of the country. On a road trip through this much less explored part of Spain, you will travel past dramatic cliffs, lush green mountains, colorful fishing villages, and vibrant cities full of
Normandy in France is one of those regions that works incredibly well for a family holiday. It combines wide sandy beaches, dramatic coastal scenery and fascinating historic places with plenty of activities that children can genuinely enjoy. The region feels varied without being overwhelming, which makes it
Iceland is the only country in Europe where the ground is, in a very literal sense, still being made. The island sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which means the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are pulling apart underneath it at roughly two centimetres per year. The