Cambridge had long been on our bucket list as the quintessential English university city, packed with historic charm and world-famous colleges. What we didn’t expect, however, was just how much our kids would love it too. Between exploring centuries-old university grounds, we hunted for tiny “Dinky Doors,”
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.
Asturias is a region full of colourful fishing villages, peaceful mountain hamlets, and historic towns where daily life is still closely connected to the sea, nature, and local traditions. While many travellers head straight to the famous cities of Gijón, Avilés, and Oviedo, the villages of Asturias
Looking for a unique destination for your next city break? Put Kortrijk on your list. After six months of travelling full time with our children, we felt it was time to take a short trip for just the two of us. We weren’t looking for a long
Valkenburg in South Limburg is a fantastic destination for a fun day out or a relaxed weekend away with children. It is also a great choice if you are planning a longer holiday in this part of the Netherlands. You can easily spend several days here without
The Moselle Valley once felt like a destination meant for older travelers, and I used to believe that any trip without a backpack or a faraway flight was a waste of my valuable vacation days. In my twenties, I had a completely different idea of what a
One of Spain’s most underrated regions is Murcia, tucked away in the southeast of the country between the popular Costa Blanca and Andalusia. It is the kind of place where you can easily combine sunny beaches, rugged nature, and historic cities in a single trip. What makes
In Alicante komen stedentrip en strandvakantie perfect samen. Je vindt er brede stranden, een indrukwekkend kasteel boven de stad en gezellige pleinen waar altijd iets gebeurt. Maar misschien nog belangrijker: Alicante is verrassend leuk voor families. De stad zit vol plekken waar ze kunnen spelen, ontdekken en
The Costa Blanca is famous with travelers for its sun, sea, and long stretches of sandy beaches. Popular towns like Benidorm, Torrevieja, and Alicante draw millions of visitors every year. But if you venture beyond the busy beach promenades, you’ll soon discover that this region has so
Beaches are the real stars of Fuerteventura. The coastline is long, open, and incredibly photogenic, with wide sandy beaches giving way to rugged cliffs, peaceful lagoons, and hidden coves where you may hardly see another person. Of all the Canary Islands, this may be the best choice
Andalusia is full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Think of narrow gorges with swaying hanging bridges, cave homes with white chimneys peeking out from the hills, ancient Roman baths, and wild desert landscapes perfect for adventure. Most visitors to southern Spain are drawn to the