In the north of Colombia lies the mountain town of Minca in the jungle. It is as if entering another world! Minca is not far away from the warm beaches and tropical heat of towns such as Santa Martha and Palomino, but both the climate and nature
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.
Hello, Buenos Aires! is what Madonna sings in the famous film about the Argentinian first lady Evita when she enters Buenos Aires for the first time. The bustling city that the character of Madonna is looking for in the film is also what many travelers find in
We have a weak spot for book stores in beautiful buildings. Books are much better appreciated in the magical atmosphere of a historic and monumental building. Scattered around the world, numerous historic and monumental places have been converted into bookshops. Great shops to visit when traveling! 5x
After seeing the impressive skyline, visiting the Markthal and making a day trip to the windmills of Kinderdijk, it’s time to explore the city off the beaten track. These are our tips! #1 A tour of the Van Nelle factory The former Van Nelle factory is a
How we love modern art! We love to visit museums and although we admire the old masters a lot, we prefer modern art. I love artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, Magritte and Escher. You can make Sebastiaan especially happy with experimental contemporary art. These are our top
The best neighbourhoods in Santiago de Chile are the centrally located and trendy neighborhoods of Lastarria, Bellas Artes and Bellavista. Here you are near the major highlights and the most beautiful street art in town. So make sure you have a place to sleep in one of
Iceland is known for its nature. Often referred to as the land of fire and ice, the island is full of natural extremes, including the most beautiful waterfalls. The height, the amount of water or the mystical atmosphere… every waterfall is unique on its own! On a
The Chilean capital Santiago – or in full: Santiago de Chile – is probably one of your stops on your travel itinerary for Chile. It may not be a city where you want to stay around for weeks, but make sure you plan at least two days
One of my first long trips was to Argentina. The country had been on my wish list for years, after I had seen images of the overwhelming nature and bustling Buenos Aires. Argentina met all expectations and is definitely worth a visit! We’ll tell you all about
The largest glacier outside the polar regions, deep blue lakes, snow-capped peaks, tango and gauchos, salt plains and bustling cities: Argentina and Chile have it all! In 6 weeks I visited these two countries that together form the southern half of South America. It turned out to