As residents of Rotterdam, we know the city inside out. In an earlier blog post we gave you tips for 7 beautiful off the beaten track spots in our hometown. But what if you are done sightseeing? And you want to do something fun? These are 10
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.
Laos is one of the lesser-visited countries in Southeast Asia. It seems to disappear alongside everyone’s enthusiasm about the temples of Cambodia, bounty islands of Thailand and rice fields of Vietnam. While Laos has no major highlights to attract hordes of tourists. But don’t be mistaken: it
Few places are as breathtakingly beautiful as Paris! The city of love is full of beautiful architecture. From Gothic churches and classical monuments to lavish Art Nouveau. Add to that some architectural landmarks and hidden gems. Almost every street corner is equally pretty! The most beautiful, instagrammable
Luang Prabang is a city to completely fall in love with. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Asia for sure. The city clearly shows that Laos used to be a French colony with its mix of European and Asian architecture. The unique combination
The raw architecture, fantastic coffee spots and food markets make the south London a real must. Cross the Thames on your next city trip once and explore the Southbank, Borough and Southwark. We give you some tips to prepare your day in southern London! TIP: Would you
The choice of hotels and hostels in Moscow is overwhelming. From design and boutique hotels to colourful backpacker hostels. Fortunately you don’t need to look in a specific area of Moscow for your hotel. As long as you have only one of the more than 200 metro
The metro is not just an easy way to get around Moscow. It is one of the highlights of the city! Not because the metro runs every 80 seconds during rush hour. Not because there are more than 200 metro stations. It’s about its unique architecture. Many
The Russian capital Moscow is an urban city of extremes. From beautiful churches with colourful towers to the more plain Soviet architecture. From centuries-old history to one of the largest metro networks in the world. In a city with nearly 13 million people it is not always
Are you going on a trip to the city with the canals and bridges, pastel-coloured palaces and cathedrals with onion shaped domes? And are you looking for the best place to sleep? Location is the key word. Though the Saint Petersburg metro is great, most of the
The Hermitage in Saint Petersburg makes an unforgettable impression on every visitor. The art collection is immense and is spread across several museums in the city. Still the majority of the collection seems to be stored in depots! But it’s not just the art collection that impresses: