Booking a Hanoi bike tour on my first day in Vietnam was one of the best decisions of my trip. It was such a fun way to get to know the city straight away and learn more about Hanoi and Vietnam from a local guide. If you are considering a bike tour in Hanoi, this is...
Things to Do in Beijing, China
Beijing is huge, so take your time to explore the city. The traffic is very busy during rush hour so visit one or maybe two attractions a day is enough. You can do these activities next to visiting the Historical Imperial Buildings and the New Beijing Buildings and...
Tips before you Travel to Nicaragua
Before you go to Nicaragua make sure you are well prepared. In this blog my tips and inspirations that will help you to plan your travel journey. Visa for Nicaragua As a foreigner you need to register yourself 7 days prior your arrival at the Nicaraguan Ministerio del...
Itinerary for Two Weeks Cote D’Azur and Corsica
A Corsica by car itinerary is the best way to experience the island with freedom. You can stop in mountain villages, drive along dramatic coastal roads and swim at beaches that are hard to reach by public transport. I combined this trip with the French Riviera, which...
Exploring the Lovely Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
My next stop on my 3,5 weeks travel through Vietnam is Tam Coc, a breathtaking gem near Ninh Binh; known as the ‘Halong Bay on land’! I was curious to see if that was true! Tam Coc offers a blend of stunning landscapes, rich history with beautiful pagodas and original...
Overnight Cruise from Cat Ba to Halong and Lan Ha Bay
Visiting the limestones island of Halong Bay was one of my Bucket list destinations. Similar like visiting the Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China. Halong Bay is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its breathtaking scenery. The bay consist of around 2,000...
Things to do in Hanoi: 10 favorite tips for a first visit
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, and somehow I always thought Ho Chi Minh City was the capital before I went. Once I arrived, Hanoi immediately felt like the right place to start my trip. The city is busy, full of history, and at the same time very alive, with...
Green and Parks in the Washington Area
Washington D.C. is really a very green city, the National Mall with the green lawn with trees along it is a picture. Everything is wide and grand. I was there in May, in this period there can also be rain, but yes that is necessary otherwise it is not so green of...
3-weeks itinerary for Nicaragua
I will explain you my route, but that is not only Nicaragua. I started my journey on purpose in the neighboring country Costa Rica. I will tell you why?! Why start your itinerary for Nicaragua in Costa Rica? Find a Direct Flight I couldn’t find a direct flight from...
Tips for Road Tripping the French Riviera and Corsica
I live in the Netherlands and for me France is easy do drive by car. I have a small car but it drives perfectly with a sunroof as a big bonus. Especially driving in summer this gives a great feeling of freedom and comfort as well. It saves costs to go by your own car,...










