If you’re looking for the ultimate 14 days Iceland itinerary, you’re in the right place. Iceland, also known as the land of ice and fire, lives up to its nickname. It is possible to explore volcanic islands, geysers, and hot springs all in one day. To complete this bucket
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.
Traveling around Iceland is not cheap at all. Fuel is expensive, hotels are expensive and restaurants are expensive. But it is one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe, so scrape your last penny and use our tips for Iceland on a budget to save money on
One of the highlights of my Iceland trip was camping. Halfway through my trip we exchanged our rental car for a camper van. We slept under a lighthouse by the ocean, cooked outside on a gass bottle and woke up with the best views. You won’t get
Fairy-tale Iceland is a wonderful destination to visit, but prepare your trip well. These are the things you should take into account before travelling to this northern island! #1 The summer days are long, but in the winter the number of daylight hours is limited Iceland is
Iceland is the land of snow and glaciers, elves and puffins, waterfalls and geysers. A unique destination, not even that far from both Europa and the North America! Capital Reykjavik is often visited on a city trip or stopover, but the rest of the island is absolutely
We already wrote an extensive blog about visiting the Sossusvlei. An extensive description of the many highlights in the national park, the pros and cons of the different sleeping places and a description of the route through the Sossusvlei. But are you just looking for the best
Hiking and camping at the Namib National Park is one of the more off the beaten track things to do during your Namibia trip. The Namib park is located between the coast town of Swakopmund and the much-visited Sossusvlei. As both are popular Namibia tourist attractions, you’ll
Sossusvlei? Check! Etosha? Check! The Fish River Canyon? These places are usually included in a travel itinerary for Namibia. But which places should you visit during your trip besides these big highlights? These are the six most beautiful off the beaten track places in the country. #1
When we were preparing our Namibia trip, we thought about practical things like our itinerary and renting a car with rooftop tent, but some things you can’t prepare for . The warm culture and high level of development in Namibia have surprised us in a very good
A prosperous town in the middle of the desert that was abandoned overnight. A German town to be exact. In a Namibian desert. This mysterious abandoned town in Namibia called Kolmanskop is now slowly disappearing into the sand dunes of the desert. A unique and spooky place!