Egypt is a country that is on almost every traveller’s wishlist. The land of pharaohs, hieroglyphs and mummies has a magical attraction. As a child, it was a dream for me to ever see the pyramids, tombs and temples in real life. Although modern Egypt could not
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 Egyptian capital, Cairo, hides a lot of fantastic pearls. It is therefore a must to spend a few days here during your trip through Egypt. The versatile city of Cairo will certainly not disappoint you with its colorful mosques, impressive museums and ancient buildings. Cairo Tourist
What things should you know before traveling to Belize? Well, we didn’t know a thing about this beautiful Caribbean country in Central America. It was mainly the location of Belize on the map – Caribbean beaches, islands, beautiful reefs and between our wishlist destinations in Guatemala and
We rarely visited a country that is as versatile as Guatemala. From centuries-old history to impressive natural phenomena to colorful cities. We were amazingly impressed by all of it and advise you to go and do the same. These are the 10 musts of Guatemala that you
Of the three active volcanoes in Guatemala, the Santiaguito is the most dangerous. So dangerous that all the hikes on the volcano have been canceled. Fortunately, that does not mean that you cannot visit this impressive natural phenomenon. At a safe distance you have a fantastic view
The Yucatan Peninsula in southern Mexico has more to offer than you can see and experience in a trip. From dozens of Mayan temples to thousands of cenotes and from pink lakes to idyllic bounty beaches. After a month in Yucatan, we collected the highlights for you
Are you travelling to Yucatan in southern Mexico? Then we’re sure a dive in a cenote is on your Mexico wish list. And it should be! These underground lakes are unique natural phenomena with beautiful blue water, a fascinating ecosystem and a magical vibe. We found it
The southern Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is the ideal vacation destination for jungle adventures, tropical beaches and colorful towns. We made a one-month road trip through these southern states. This way we collected the very best tips for you for the ultimate travel itinerary for backpacking Yucatan
When thinking of tropical places you probably will picture bright blue oceans, but Mexico is even more exotic. The Yucatán Peninsula has bright orange and pink lakes with equally pink flamingos. And to be honest: is the water really that pink? Yes, it is! In our mini
During your vacation you rent out your house through Airbnb to partly finance your trip, very clever! And now you have heard that your goal should be to become a superhost. What does that mean? And how do you become one? We provide explanations and tips. Why