A self drive Lisbon to Algarve road trip is the perfect way to explore the south of Portugal. You’ll start in one of Europe’s best city trip destinations, explore the Alentejo’s best attractions and end your Portugal road trip at the stunning Algarve coast. We traveled around
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 coastal town of Nazaré in Portugal is known for its monster waves. The old fishing village lost many fishermen to the sea in the past, but has also discovered a positive side of the monster waves in recent decades. The beach resort welcomes hordes of tourists
Portugal and Porto in particular are famous for their typical white-blue tiles covering entire buildings both indoors and outside. They are called azulejos. When visiting this city in Northern Portugal, one of the best things to do in Porto is spot those azulejos. But where to find
There are stories about how difficult it would be to apply for a visa to Russia. But it is actually not that difficult at all! It just takes at most a little more paperwork and time than normal, but that too can be solved partly by oursourcing
As we are currently overwintering in the southern parts of Europe during the cold winter months, the best winter sun destinations in Europe are on top of our minds. We built our own camper van to take us and our travel baby to the European winter sun
Hidden in the far northeast of Portugal, Miranda do Douro is the most charming village on a hilltop in the bend of the famous Douro River. The town is right on the border with Spain and has been isolated in this remote corner of Portugal, creating the
Are you craving a breath of fresh air by the beach? Looking to escape the hustle and bustle in the Netherlands and embrace the laid-back island life? Spend a weekend on Ameland! You can camp in the scenic dunes while taking in 27 kilometers of stunning beaches,
The Czech Republic is the perfect place for a scenic road trip! While Prague is undoubtedly a must-visit destination, there is so much more to explore beyond the city. The country is home to hundreds of castles, charming towns, expansive nature parks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, towering
As we love to travel with our small family ourselves, we are very excited to learn about the experiences of other travelling families. What’s it like to fly with a baby, go on a safari with teenagers or hike with a toddler? What destinations are great to
Tucked away in the rolling green hills near the German-Czech border, the village of Mariënbad, known as Mariánské Lázně in Czech, is a true hidden gem. Due to its close proximity to Germany, many travelers still refer to the town by its German name. This delightful spa