Je route door Namibië begint bijna altijd in Windhoek. Hier land je, hier haal je je huurauto op en hier scoor je je eerste liters water, snacks en zonnebrand. Veel reizigers rijden meteen door naar de zandduinen, wildparken of de eindeloze leegte. Snappen we. Windhoek is geen
Windhoek might not be the most exciting place in Namibia, but it’s almost always the starting and finishing point of your Namibia itinerary. After a long flight, all you really want is a comfortable bed, a decent shower, and ideally, a cold drink in hand. Luckily, the
Vianden might just be the most picturesque town in all of Luxembourg. Tucked away in the north near the German border, it blends fairytale-like medieval charm with breathtaking natural scenery. The town’s iconic castle rises high above the rooftops, offering a dramatic backdrop but Vianden is far
Welcome to Éislek, the untamed and scenic north of Luxembourg, where ancient castles rise from rocky cliffs and dense forests stretch as far as the eye can see. This is the Luxembourg Ardennes at its most captivating: calm, green, and full of variety. It’s a place where
Poznań might not be the first place you think of, but that’s exactly what makes this Polish city such a great surprise. Over the past few years, I’ve visited several cities across Poland and discovered how incredibly fun they are for a city break. So when I
Gniezno might not be the first place you think of when planning a trip to Poland, but that’s exactly what makes it so special. This is where Poland’s story began—quite literally. As the country’s first capital, Gniezno is where the roots of the Polish state lie. It’s
Standing on top of a towering sand dune, with nothing but silence around you and golden hills of sand stretching in every direction—that’s the kind of moment you don’t forget. It’s the kind of experience that ends up on bucket lists for a reason and Morocco is
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Cantabria is one of those places that leaves you wondering, “How did I not know about this sooner?” Nestled between the sea and the mountains in northern Spain, this relatively unknown region is bursting with diversity. One moment you’re winding your way through a rugged gorge, the
Puglia is one of those regions that’s best discovered by car, a good dose of curiosity, and, most importantly, a thoughtfully planned route. On our road trip through Puglia, we traveled from whitewashed hilltop villages to rugged sea cliffs, slept beneath the cone-shaped roofs of trulli, tasted
