Uncovering life's little luxuries around the globe
Besides the charming and hip quarter Monti that I wrote about last week, there are four more quarters that will satisfy your inner foodie and spark your interest in shopping and sightseeing. Trastevere, Campo de Fiori, Parione and Ghetto are all four boasting with restaurants and small boutiques, yet also different and distinctive with their […]
When visiting Rome you have no other choice than to curb your diet. Rome is packed with restaurants, ‘osterias’, ‘tratorrias’, coffee shops and wine bars. And in between breakfast, lunch and dinner you will stumble upon chocolate shops, ice cream parlours or pastry shops every few meters. The city is a culinary capital where all […]
Visiting the world’s smallest independent state is reason enough for millions of people to flock to Rome. It is fair to say that you just can’t leave Rome if you haven’t seen the Vatican. But how can you get the most out of your visit? How much time do you need and what is the […]
Rome in 4 days might sound do-able, but it is actually ambitious and unattainable. The city is like an open air museum and it will take you weeks to cover all. Nonetheless you can get a good bite out of the Roman culture in 4 days and check off the must-see landmarks and ancient sites. […]
When travelling I love to go off the beaten track and discover places that are not in the tourist guide books. That’s why I mostly use instagram to find new places. Other bloggers, who are usually like-minded, also share their photos and help me find unique spots, restaurants and hotels. One street in Paris that […]
Fleeing the Dutch winter and cold doesn’t require a long flight, or even crossing the ocean. Last week I escaped to the south of Europe, to Valencia to be exact. The city is located on the east coast of Spain and has very moderate temperatures, with over 200 days of sunshine per year. With temperatures […]
The perfect roadtrip is one with great vistas, exciting pitstops, and not having to worry about time. It is that ultimate feeling of freedom and being carefree and relaxed. My roadtrip from Miami to Key West encompassed all of the mentioned and was therefore the best roadtrip ever. The drive down from Miami to Key […]
