In the south of the Netherlands, we get the chance to stay for two nights in an ‘hotel exceptionnel’ just outside the city center of Den Bosch: we are staying in an actual crane! The Bossche Kraan with a view over the Dieze river is one of
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 Netherlands has many castles, but Castle De Haar near Utrecht is our favorite. This photogenic castle is exactly how you used to draw castles as a child: with a moat, impressive entrance gate and many turrets. The fully furnished rooms of De Haar are wonderful to
Ghent is one of Belgium’s lesser-known gems. Where most tourists focus on Bruges and Brussels, beautiful Ghent is even less well discovered. The historic center with characteristic streets, monumental churches and cozy alleys is wonderful for a stroll. But you don’t have to look far for modern
Tucked away in the beautiful mountains of the Sierra de las Nievas but only 15 minutes away from the Marbella and Costa del Sol beaches, the white-washed village of Ojén makes the best of both worlds. This hidden gem in Southern Spain makes the perfect base to
This summer a brand new pop-up lamp settled on a beautiful part of the Veluwe. Glamp Outdoor Camp built the most beautiful tents in the middle of the Veluwe for this summer only, for the perfect glamping experience in the Netherlands. Glamping and Veluwe nature reserve sound
Are you on the hunt for an extraordinary lodging experience in Belgium? Nestled near Ghent, a splendid castle park beckons with its five brand-new Tortigas, introduced this summer. These distinctive hotel rooms, ensconced in nature, serve as an idyllic launchpad for excursions to Ghent and, more so,
The idyllic campsite Geversduin is located in the dunes of North Holland, just north of Amsterdam, between the trees and the Scottish Highlanders. This green holiday park is a favorite with Amsterdam families and we can understand that. Especially now Geversduin added some new unique holiday homes
Patagonia in Argentina is known for its unique nature, amazing hikes and beautiful mountains. From the Tierra del Fuego national park at Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, to the amazing mountains at El Chaltén. One of the best ways to fully enjoy Patagonia is on
This summer we discovered a very cozy holiday home in Gelderland in the Netherlands. Our stay at Bij Tante Hanneke felt a bit like coming home. As if you don’t rent a beautiful holiday home from owners Sebastiaan and Eefje, but temporarily move into their farmyard. The
There are many treehouses in the Netherlands to book for your vacation, but Treehouse Goldsworthy in the east of the country is perhaps the most beautiful. This treehouse in the town of Halle is exactly as you imagine a treehouse! The treehouse hangs in the top of