One of the biggest highlights of Egypt is the Valley of the Kings. The most famous pharaohs are buried here in tombs deep underground with all their splendor. Most famous is of course the tomb of Tutankhamun with all its gold and valuables. Nowadays you don’t see
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.
One of the most famous buildings from ancient Egypt are the temples of Abu Simbel. Pharaoh Ramses II had impressive temples carved into the rocks in honor of himself and his wife Nefertari. The façades with the enormous pharaoh images are famous. In this practical guide I
Aswan is one of the must-visits in Egypt. Not just because of the stunning centuries-old temples and tombs, but also because of its beautiful location right on the peaceful Nile river with even some charming Nile islands. We stayed four days in Aswan and selected for this
Wide views, a minimalist design, beautiful materials and luxurious comfort. This is the best way to summarize the unique design hut on Voscheheugte. We were allowed to stay in this artwork and fell in love instantly! Voscheheugte has a small-scale nature campsite in a wide landscape near
We love unique sleeping places and at De Wije Werelt on the Veluwe you are in for a treat. You will find the most of the unique cabins on a piece of heath at the back of this park. We were allowed to stay a midweek on
Deventer is the perfect destination for an amazing weekend or day trip. The ancient city has a characteristic historic center packed with cozy hotspots. The city might even have more cozy boutiques and concept stores than our own hometown Rotterdam. You will find most shops in the
The Netherlands can count on a growing number of visiting tourists each year. They come for the famous artworks, unique architecture and historic cities and canals. Though we love traveling to exotic places, we are just as happy exploring our own beautiful country. We love being a
Amsterdam is famous for its beautiful canals, so what could be more fun than spending the night on the water? Sweets Hotel offers this option in its bridge houses spread throughout the city. With these tiny houses spread over all neighborhoods of Amsterdam, Sweets Hotel is the
The most creative hotel in the city is within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station. Hotel The Exchange offers fashion design rooms in the heart of Amsterdam. We were invited to spend a night in our capital to try this unique and cool concept. You would almost
Before my trip to Egypt I really had no idea how expensive the country was. I suspected that the prices for daily life would not be high. But I didn’t know if that would also apply to daily tourist life. In this article I will give you