Maartje

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.

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The best places to visit in Belize include gigantic Mayan structures, the largest living coral reef in the world, lush jungle, beautiful bounty beaches and Caribbean island life. We chose to travel to Belize because of its practical location between our travel destinations Guatemala and Mexico. But

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San Ignacio is one of Belize’s most beautiful destinations for its lush green jungle environment with unique jungle lodges, spectacular Mayan temples and unforgettable excursions. A Belize itinerary is not complete without a few days in the jungle paradise of San Ignacio. We spent several days in

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Are you looking for the best Hopkins Belize Resorts? The beach town of Hopkins in Belize is known for its stunning beaches with the most beautiful beach cabanas and luxury resorts in Belize. This former fishing village is no longer just a place where locals fish. Its

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The best things to do in Antigua Guatemala include bucket-list experiences like climbing volcanoes and roaming the UNESCO World Heritage-listed colonial city. The colorful city is without one of the most popular and beautiful places to visit in Guatemala. It has a relaxed atmosphere, colorful buildings, great

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Keukenhof near Lisse might be the most famous place in the Netherlands to see tulipsโ€ฆ but itโ€™s definitely not the only one. And honestly, you donโ€™t need to buy a pricey ticket or squeeze through crowds of tourists to experience those iconic Dutch flower fields. Just south

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If you want to experience island life in Belize, you will quickly end up at Caye Caulker. The relaxed atmosphere, idyllic sunsets and beautiful marine life attract many tourists to the island. Caye Caulkerโ€™s motto is โ€˜go slowโ€™, creating the perfect place to do absolutely nothing for

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The best places to visit in Montenegro include picturesque villages, massive churches, charming coastal towns, unique islands, and stunning national parks. We explored this country in the Balkans during a road trip with our camper van. We initially planned to travel to more southern countries and make

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Monemvasia, also known as the Gibraltar of Greece, is a stunning sight on the Greek mainland. This enchanting town is situated on a large rock facing the coast, making it the most picturesque town in the Peloponnese. Strolling through its narrow streets, you can bask in breathtaking

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