Swakopmund is so different from the rest of Namibia. The architecture is European styled with even half-timbered hauses, the street names sound German and the Swakopmund restaurants serve dishes like schnitzels and bratwurst. Swakopmund is more like old Germany than Africa, offering a great place to unwind
One of the greatest sights in southern Namibia is the Fish River Canyon, an impressive snake-like canyon in the vast Namibian landscape. Of course, the Fish River Canyon is much visited, but not touristy. The most famous viewpoint is perhaps a bit crowded in high season, but
Namibia is known for its wildlife parks where you can spot many different gazelles species and the Big 5. But the country has so much more natural beauty to offer! From 1500-year-old plants and the largest seal colony in Africa to endless sand dunes and a fossil
Our camping trip at the Brukkaros volcano was one of the best places to camp in Namibia! Can you imagine going off the beaten track wild camping at a deserted campsite on top of a volcano? On a place with stars so bright, observatories were once built
Maastricht in southern Holland is very different from the rest of the country, as it’s closer to neighbouring countries Belgium and Germany than the rest of the Netherlands. We love to visit the capital of Limburg for weekend trips and just keep coming back, as there are
The bustling city of Maastricht is filled with coffee bars, vintage shops and lunch spots. The hip city has the hippest hotspots, the oldest grain mill of the country and the most beautiful hotels to offer its visitors. These are the 30 hotspots that should be on
Tourists might not always have the Veluwe area on their itinerary when visiting the Netherlands, but they should. This part of the Netherlands is famous for its nature reserve, world-class museums and charming villages. Visiting the Veluwe National Park, its Van Gogh museum and exploring more of
The best coffee in Amsterdam? As Amsterdam is my old home town and coffee one of my hobbies, I can help you our for sure. Amsterdam always has a special spot in my heart, even though I don’t live there anymore. I love every part of the
The splendour, the court intrigues of the past and the beautiful architecture draw me to palaces and castles on every trip. One of my favourite places for a castle trip is the French Loire, where dozens of castles have been built by the powerful families and kings
Paris is the city of love, of the yellow vests, of art, but also of the best espressos! Every year we go to the finest city on earth for at least one weekend. What we certainly do not skip are the tasty coffee bars that can be
