You might associate Guatemala with colonial cities and active volcanoes, but that’s just because you’ve probably never heard of Rio Dulce! This beautiful jungle area with lakes and the Rio Dulce River is a totally different side of Guatemala. The tropical jungle and beautiful nature make this
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.
Tulum city is perhaps the most popular place in all of Mexico. This destination has everything you’re looking for in Mexico: from ancient Mayan ruins to beautiful sandy beaches and from bustling downtown Tulum to the most instagrammable places. Backpacking Tulum should be on everyone’s Mexico bucket
Climbing to the top of a volcano has been the highlight of many of our trips. There’s something magical about the views from the top of these forces of nature. The world has the most unique and famous volcanoes to visit and hike on every continent, offering
One of the highlights of Mexico are its tropical beaches and islands. Choosing one or two is almost impossible, but Isla Cozumel may be just a little bit more special than the others. It is one of the largest islands of Yucatán which makes it quite diverse.
Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland – also known as the Westmann Islands – are the perfect getaway from the Ring Road on your Iceland itinerary. This off the beaten track archipelago is perfect for bird watchers, hike lovers and adventurous volcano climbers. In this blog, I will tell you
Many people know Petra as the a bucketlist must-visit in Jordan, but Jordan has a second ancient lost city. The lost city of Jerash is just as impressive as famous Petra. As one of the best Roman archeological sites in the world, it’s a must-visit on your
Covered in jungle, hidden on a remote island or in plain sight taken over by modern life. The world has ancient lost cities on every continent. History buffs like us love how the ancient city ruins give an insight in ancient life and adventurous travelers are drawn
Antigua is our favorite place in Guatemala. Colorful streets, beautiful volcanoes, historical ruins, fantastic restaurants and the best coffee bars are what the city has to offer. The former capital of Guatemala is popular with expats and that brings along the most amazing coffee spots with great
The lost city of Volubilis is located in a vast Moroccan landscape, close to the royal city of Meknes and surrounded by almond and olive trees. The archaeological site is known for its beautiful, well-preserved mosaic floors, but it is probably the unique location in Morocco that
We love road trips. Driving through impressive landscapes and spontaneous stops in the most beautiful places, make up for the ultimate travel experience. We are lucky enough to live in Europe, one of the best parts of the world for the most scenic road trips. To uncover