Looking for the best day trips from Faro? This destination in the heart of the Algarve is the perfect base to explore southern Portugal. You can reach the western coast of the Algarve within a 1,5-hour drive and the Spanish border to the east is only a
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.
Looking for the perfect place to have breakfast in The Hague? It’s almost hard to make a choice! The city of the Dutch government, world-class museums such as the Mauritshuis and Esschermuseum, endless shopping streets and the beach of Scheveningen is also packed with hip hotspots. The
The city of Lagos in southern Portugal is one of the most beautiful areas in the Algarve, especially for hikers. This is the ideal sun destination in Portugal, with lovely golden beaches, a gorgeous medieval city and lots of restaurants and bars. Lagos is an excellent starting
Wake up to a mountain view? Enjoying a breathtaking sunset from your cabin in the evening? Chilling on the largest hammock in the world? Minca might just have the most beautiful places to stays in Colombia! There is probably no other place in the world with such
Looking for the best place to stay in Salento in Colombia? This unforgettable destination is one of the best places to visit in Colombia because of its colorful architecture, famous palm tree valley, local cuisine and beautiful lush green mountains. But where to stay in Salento? As
The magical land of pharaohs, pyramids and mummies captures the imagination more than any travel destination. A trip to Egypt has been on my wish list since I was a child. But, of course, there is more than ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. How do you
Whether you like cocktails or specialty beer. Whether you want to usher in or close the weekend – or the week. Rotterdam has got you covered! The Dutch city is bursting with cool spots for having great drinks. We selected our favorite bars and cafes for you
Nestled within the enchanting Warredal forest, you’ll discover Belgium’s most extraordinary treehouses. This verdant park is not just a haven for modern tiny houses perched gracefully among the treetops; it’s also the realm of whimsical cabins, crafted with sturdy wood and imaginative designs. Having experienced the charm
Málaga is the perfect destination in southern Spain to combine a city trip with a beach trip! Andalusia in the south of Spain is known for its beautiful sandy beach and its wonderful historic cities. If you want to combine the two, Málaga should be your first
Portugal has a lot of hidden gems that you definitely should visit during your Portugal road trip. It has stunning monasteries with spectacular architecture or an exotic Buddha park near a popular tourist destination. There are magnificent hikes, pink lakes with flamingos or little-visited but lovely villages