The picturesque village of Montejaque in Spain is located in the hills of Andalusia. It is one of the iconic white villages – ‘pueblos blancos’ in Spanish – that you mainly find in the south of Spain. These picturesque white towns are usually characterized by historic buildings,
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.
The Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, or Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos in Portuguese, is the most well-known trek in the Algarve. The hiking route passes stunning cliffs, seaside views, rock arches and viewpoints on Portugal’s beautiful coastline. The spectacular Algarve coast is home to this 6-kilometer (or
As spring is just around the corner, the Dutch are getting ready for their flower season, which will be dominated by the most brilliant flower and tulip fields. The renowned Keukenhof in Lisse is one of the Netherlands’ top destinations for seeing traditional tulip fields, but you
Seville is one of the most popular city trip destinations in Spain and all of Europe and we can absolutely understand this. The stunning city in Andalusia combines a wonderful climate – with pleasant temperatures even in winter – with yoone of the largest historic cities centers
In the western part of Andalusia, you’ll find the remarkable town of El Rocío. It’s known for its famous pilgrimage, which turns the town into a lively, crowded place during Pentecost as thousands of visitors arrive. But for the rest of the year, this whitewashed village is
As the capital of the Algarve and equipped with an international airport, Faro and its Old Town are always easy to add to your Portugal itinerary. Most people just use Faro as a convenient place to fly to and pick up their rental car, but we would
The best hiking trails in Portugal can be found in the southern region of the Algarve, which is not only jam-packed with charming villages and picturesque towns, but also has some of the best walking trails in Portugal. The lovely rocky coast, peaceful bays, shady pine forests,
The coastal town of Carvoeiro in the Portuguese Algarve has a unique walking trail that revolves around those iconic red rock cliffs that the Algarve coast is so famous for. It is called the Carvoeiro Boardwalk, a short walk via boardwalks bringing you up close with those
The natural beauty of the Algarve is incomparable, with its lovely sandy beaches and breathtaking orange cliffs. But in between all that are the most picturesque towns and villages of Portugal. The charming town of Ferragudo is known as one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal.
Wild camping in Portugal is one of the best ways to spend the night with your motorhome or camper van. There is nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the sea, waking up in the middle of the forest or having breakfast with beautiful views over