Iceland is known for its nature. Often referred to as the land of fire and ice, the island is full of natural extremes, including the most beautiful waterfalls. The height, the amount of water or the mystical atmosphere… every waterfall is unique on its own! On a
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 largest glacier outside the polar regions, deep blue lakes, snow-capped peaks, tango and gauchos, salt plains and bustling cities: Argentina and Chile have it all! In 6 weeks I visited these two countries that together form the southern half of South America. It turned out to
Your Iceland trip will probably start or end with a visit to Reykjavik. Or maybe you are visiting Iceland for a city trip to this characteristic town! After a visit to the museums and the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja church and perhaps a day trip to waterfalls, geysers or
If you’re looking for the ultimate 14 days Iceland itinerary, you’re in the right place. Iceland, also known as the land of ice and fire, lives up to its nickname. It is possible to explore volcanic islands, geysers, and hot springs all in one day. To complete this bucket
Traveling around Iceland is not cheap at all. Fuel is expensive, hotels are expensive and restaurants are expensive. But it is one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe, so scrape your last penny and use our tips for Iceland on a budget to save money on
One of the highlights of my Iceland trip was camping. Halfway through my trip we exchanged our rental car for a camper van. We slept under a lighthouse by the ocean, cooked outside on a gass bottle and woke up with the best views. You won’t get
Fairy-tale Iceland is a wonderful destination to visit, but prepare your trip well. These are the things you should take into account before travelling to this northern island! #1 The summer days are long, but in the winter the number of daylight hours is limited Iceland is
Iceland is the land of snow and glaciers, elves and puffins, waterfalls and geysers. A unique destination, not even that far from both Europa and the North America! Capital Reykjavik is often visited on a city trip or stopover, but the rest of the island is absolutely
We already wrote an extensive blog about visiting the Sossusvlei. An extensive description of the many highlights in the national park, the pros and cons of the different sleeping places and a description of the route through the Sossusvlei. But are you just looking for the best
Hiking and camping at the Namib National Park is one of the more off the beaten track things to do during your Namibia trip. The Namib park is located between the coast town of Swakopmund and the much-visited Sossusvlei. As both are popular Namibia tourist attractions, you’ll