Nestled in the far southeast of the Czech Republic, along its border with Austria, lies one of the country’s most breathtaking gems: the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this vast park is one of the largest of its kind in the world,
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.
Tucked away in the rolling vineyards of South Moravia, the picturesque town of Mikulov looks like something straight out of a fairytale. Dominating the skyline is its iconic castle, perched atop striking white rock formations. Below, the village’s pastel-colored buildings, charming terraces, and narrow, winding streets create
Moravia is home to countless castles, but Bouzov Castle, located near the village of Bouzov, stands out as one of the most beautiful. What makes this castle particularly captivating is its fascinating evolution over time. Unlike the typical symmetrical palaces, Bouzov Castle is a delightful mix of
The Forest River Dam – or in Czech: Les Království Dam – is one of the most remarkable structures in the Czech Republic. The dam is constructed like a fairytale castle with turrets and stone walls, as if it was built for a Disney theme park. This
The Netherlands are famous for their iconic windmills and you can find them literally everywhere. But what is the best place to see windmills in the Netherlands? Is it the famous Kinderdijk or Zaanse Schans tourist attractions? Als Dutchies, we visited both places several times. In this
Is visiting the historic windmills of Kinderdijk not yet on your bucket list? It should! This iconic Dutch sight is one of the best places to visit in the Netherlands and will show you more about how the Dutch drained their country below sea level to live
If you are looking for an exotic travel destination in Europe, then the Greek islands should be your first choice. Filled with beautiful mountains, picturesque bays, whitewashed villages with blue roofs and sandy beaches on azure seas, the Greek islands in the Mediterranean are the perfect holiday
The best photo spots in Rotterdam? How to find the most instagrammable places? As locals, we know exactly where to go. Rotterdam is sometimes wrongly described as raw and ugly. But the unique combination between old and new makes it a hidden gem in the Netherlands. This
We have baby news! We have become mom and dad to the cutest girl you’ll ever meet. On April 18, The Orange Backpack team was expanded with our mini traveler Linde. Since we traveled around Asia together as our tenth date, we’ve explored the world together and
The Netherlands is home to the most unique nature houses, cottages and cabins to experience Dutch nature and countryside at its best. Because our home country is much more than just the city of Amsterdam with its famous canals and big tourist attractions. The best way to