Public transportation in Mexico is convenient and comfortable, making it tempting to forgo renting a car during your trip. However, it is worth reconsidering! Renting a car provided us with unparalleled freedom in Mexico, allowing us to explore wherever we pleased without being constrained by bus schedules.
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.
Guatemala had been on our travel wishlist for a long time. So once we bought our tickets, the preparation and the anticipation started. Is it a safe country? How much travel budget would we need? What kind of clothing do you pack? To help you out with
Where the Dutch border is close by, but you are just not yet in Germany. There you will find the most colorful campsite in the Netherlands. With Floortje Dessing as the figurehead, you already know that Camping BuitenLand is not just any campsite. Floortje is one of
As a child you probably have built one and begged your parents to move in for at least one night. Your childhood dream can come true at the boutique resort Life is Good in the south of the Netherlands. The owners built a big treehouse in the
The best part of a city trip is perhaps going out for some breakfast. From toast with avocado and a poached egg to a stack of fluffy pancakes with fresh fruit. We love it all. Even after so many years we love to explore around our hometown
One of our favourite areas of the city is Rotterdam-North. You will rarely see tourists here, but the Rotterdam people themselves all the more. North is actually a village in itself. You have great spots if you like vintage interior items or clothes. But you’re also in
The Wadden Islands of the Netherlands offer a unique piece of nature and are even highly recommended by the Lonely Planet as a must-go in Europe. We totally get that. I myself spent several wonderful weekends on Texel, the largest Wadden island in Holland. It has a
If you love the forest and cosy tiny houses as much as we, De Kleine Beer on the Veluwe is an amazing find. This beautiful design cottage at the edge of the forest is the perfect getaway for a trip to the Netherlands. We had the chance
Spending 3 days in Cairo, when starting or finishing your Egypt trip in the Egyptian capital? We will tell you exactly where to go, what to do and see, how to get around and where to stay. What is the easiest way to explore Cairo? What are
In a country of dirty, busy and chaotic cities, Elephantine Island in the Nile is an oasis of tranquility. There is no traffic, the view of the river is beautiful and the residents are the nicest people in Egypt. Elephantine Island is the perfect place to base