Maartje

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.

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Are you searching for a special place on the coast of Tenerife where you can truly get away from the busy crowds? Playa Amarilla is exactly that kind of escape. It is not a typical sandy beach filled with umbrellas. Instead, you will find a wild volcanic

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Garachico is known as one of the most beautiful villages in Tenerife and even in all of Spain. It is easy to understand why, because the historic center looks like it belongs on a postcard. From one lovely square you can stroll straight into another photogenic street

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If you only know Tenerife for its beaches and resort towns, then you have not truly discovered Anaga. In the far north of the island you will find a completely different world that is green, wild, and wonderfully peaceful. Narrow roads curve through misty forests, past steep

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Valencia is the perfect city for a family city trip. Compact, sunny, and full of kid-friendly surprises around every corner! We cycled through parks, climbed towers, played on a giant sculpture, and discovered art in an old monastery. We’ve visited this Spanish city trip destination twice with

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For years, the most stunning places in Vietnam kept appearing on my social media feeds, and this Southeast Asian country quickly rose to the very top of my travel wishlist. The mix of colorful cities, breathtaking landscapes, and ancient temples captured my imagination and curiosity. When a

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The Covadonga Lakes in Picos de Europa National Park are without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in northern Spain. High in the mountains, surrounded by rocky cliffs and wide green meadows, you will find two glacial lakes that have attracted visitors for generations. People

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Anyone travelling through the rugged north of Spain will probably hear about Parador Monasterio de Coria as one of the most remarkable places to stay in Spain. Located in Cangas del Narcea, this historic monastery is tucked between the mountains and vineyards of Asturias, just outside the

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Oviedo has a way of surprising you from the very first moment. The capital of Asturias is compact, lively, and wrapped in a deep sense of history. During my visit with a local guide, invited by Turismo Asturias, I discovered a city where Gothic towers rise above

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Asturias is Spain at its greenest, a land of towering mountains, gently rolling hills, dramatic coastline, and vibrant fishing villages. In just one day, you can drive from the glacier-fed lakes of the Picos de Europa to cliffs where the Atlantic waves crash powerfully against the rocks.

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Olomouc is one of those cities that somehow doesn’t make it onto most first-time trips through the Czech Republic, even though it truly deserves a spot. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in the country, full of charm and history. The old town is bursting with

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