Aswan is one of the must-visits in Egypt. Not just because of the stunning centuries-old temples and tombs, but also because of its beautiful location right on the peaceful Nile river with even some charming Nile islands. We stayed four days in Aswan and selected for this
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.
Wide views, a minimalist design, beautiful materials and luxurious comfort. This is the best way to summarize the unique design hut on Voscheheugte. We were allowed to stay in this artwork and fell in love instantly! Voscheheugte has a small-scale nature campsite in a wide landscape near
We love unique sleeping places and at De Wije Werelt on the Veluwe you are in for a treat. You will find the most of the unique cabins on a piece of heath at the back of this park. We were allowed to stay a midweek on
Deventer is the perfect destination for an amazing weekend or day trip. The ancient city has a characteristic historic center packed with cozy hotspots. The city might even have more cozy boutiques and concept stores than our own hometown Rotterdam. You will find most shops in the
The Netherlands can count on a growing number of visiting tourists each year. They come for the famous artworks, unique architecture and historic cities and canals. Though we love traveling to exotic places, we are just as happy exploring our own beautiful country. We love being a
Amsterdam is famous for its beautiful canals, so what could be more fun than spending the night on the water? Sweets Hotel offers this option in its bridge houses spread throughout the city. With these tiny houses spread over all neighborhoods of Amsterdam, Sweets Hotel is the
The most creative hotel in the city is within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station. Hotel The Exchange offers fashion design rooms in the heart of Amsterdam. We were invited to spend a night in our capital to try this unique and cool concept. You would almost
Before my trip to Egypt I really had no idea how expensive the country was. I suspected that the prices for daily life would not be high. But I didn’t know if that would also apply to daily tourist life. In this article I will give you
Egypt is a country that is on almost every traveller’s wishlist. The land of pharaohs, hieroglyphs and mummies has a magical attraction. As a child, it was a dream for me to ever see the pyramids, tombs and temples in real life. Although modern Egypt could not
The Egyptian capital, Cairo, hides a lot of fantastic pearls. It is therefore a must to spend a few days here during your trip through Egypt. The versatile city of Cairo will certainly not disappoint you with its colorful mosques, impressive museums and ancient buildings. Cairo Tourist