The Wadden Islands of the Netherlands are my favourite places to go in my own country. Imagine the fresh seafood, beaches, surfing and spotting seals. I can’t wait to go back! Every island is a bit different, but they’re all amazing and laidback. Wadden Islands of the Netherlands In the North Sea in the far […]
Island guide
A weekend trip to the Dutch Wadden island: Texel
For my brother’s birthday, I planned a weekend to one of our Dutch Wadden islands, Texel. He had never gone skydiving, so that was his actual present (do I get sister credits for this??). Of course, we aren’t just going to drive all the way to the North of the Netherlands just for that. We […]
The ultimate island guide: Mallorca
Thinking of white-sanded beaches? Palm trees and clear blue water? This time I’m not describing Bora Bora or the Maldives. It never crossed my mind, but paradise is closer to home than I thought. Another spontaneous decision led me to a job on the Spanish island Mallorca. Which is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! Living on the island Mallorca, part […]
The ultimate island guide: Malta
“You’ve heard of it, but… where is it again? You know, Malta, that small island in the Mediterranean Sea. That small, pretty island surrounded by clear blue waters and with magical views. Why haven’t you been to this perfect escape destination?” Malta, A Mediterranean Pearl Malta, a pearl in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, is […]
Maldives: Water Paradise
Maartje and me decided we wanted to go back to New York again. In a search of a cheap flight and a good hotel, we crossed upon the ticket service www.paperflies.com. In 2013, this was relatively new, and the site offered amazing cheap flights which were offered just for 72 hours. Instead of finding a flight to […]