My best travel tips based on our experiences as a travel couple
Planning a romantic getaway to Naples and dreaming of the breathtaking Amalfi Coast? Whether you’re looking for a scenic ferry ride, a stress-free organised tour or a private transfer for a touch of luxury, I’ve got you covered in this post. Here’s your ultimate guide on how to get from Naples to the Amalfi Coast, […]
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Naples, with its vibrant culture, stunning coastal views, and rich history, is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. If you’re visiting Naples as a couple, a day trip to the ancient ruins of Pompeii is a must. Walking through the well-preserved streets of this once-thriving Roman city, frozen in time by the eruption of
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Istanbul, with its rich history, breathtaking skyline and magical Bosphorus views, is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, an anniversary trip, or a spontaneous escape with your partner, experiencing Istanbul from a rooftop is a must. Here’s a curated list of the best rooftop restaurants and hotels
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Are you and your partner dreaming of a magical winter adventure in Finnish Lapland? From chasing the Northern Lights to experiencing thrilling snow activities, Finnish Lapland offers a winter wonderland experience like no other. But before you embark on your romantic journey, it’s crucial to pack the right gear to stay warm and comfortable amidst
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Are you and your partner seeking an unforgettable adventure during your romantic getaway in Finnish Lapland? Look no further than the exhilarating experience of husky sledding! Inspired by our own unforgettable journey at Santa’s Resort in Kakslauttanen, let me take you through what to expect from this magical adventure as a couple. PS: Are you
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I can’t tell for sure if this is Zakynthos’ biggest scam, or if it was just “bad luck”. But as soon as we rented a private boat from a shop on Laganas’ main strip, it seemed like all the stars aligned to get as much money out of us as possible.
To prevent other travellers from falling for the same tourist trap, I am sharing what to look out for when renting a private boat in Laganas.
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The only way to get to the Shipwreck Beach in Zakynthos (Greece) is by boat, so it takes a bit of planning to get here.
In this post, I’m explaining what to consider when taking a boat trip to the Shipwreck Beach.
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The Shipwreck Beach Viewpoint is the most iconic place in Zakynthos, Greece. Although you’ve probably seen this place a million times on social media, it’s actually not that straightforward to find the real viewpoint. That’s why in this post, I share all you need to know about getting to the Shipwreck Beach Viewpoint.
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Don’t think a romantic sunset near Albufeira without the crowds exists in peak season? Then think again!
Praia da Gale is only a 20 minute drive away from Albufeira, and it offers a quiet romantic sunset at the beach with the most amazing views of rock formations. As a couple visiting the Algarve, you cannot miss out on this experience.
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When you’re visiting the Algarve in Portugal, you absolutely cannot miss out on the Benagil Caves. But the big question is, how do you get inside the Benagil Caves? Well, we found out for you 🙂
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Are you wondering if a visit to Ljubljana is worth it? Then let me convince you by sharing these beautiful places to visit in Ljubljana – the capital city of Slovenia.
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Here’s all you need to know about planning a trip to Hallstatt – one of Austria’s most picturesque towns! From booking a hotel, parking and things to do in Hallstatt, I got you covered. This is a must-do for anyone visiting Central Europe.
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In this post I’m sharing the most instagrammable places in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. Of course the most famous Budapest landmarks can’t be missed in this list. But it wouldn’t be a list by Yvettheworld if it didn’t include a few hidden gems that are not so instafamous (just yet)…
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Of course I’m not suggesting that you should skip Prague on your visit to the Czech Republic. But there are so many more hidden gems that are not as touristic in Czech Republic. Here is my top 5 of places to visit in the Czech Republic that are not Prague:
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Sure, Mykonos Town is gorgeous and definitely not to be missed when visiting Mykonos island. But if you’re looking to explore more of the island, I’ve got a few suggestions for you…
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Sunbathing at the beach in Mykonos could be a rather expensive activity. Two sunbeds for a day easily cost over 100 euros. Obviously I dont know what sunbathing in Mykonos will look like after the coronavirus pandemic, but here are some Mykonos beaches where you can get your tan for free.
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One of the most iconic New Years Eve celebrations must be the one in New York. About one million people come to Times Square to watch the Ball Drop at midnight. But what do you need to know before you go?
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We spent enough time in New York City to visit three different observatory decks: Top of the Rock, One World Observatory and the Empire State Building. But which one offers the best views of New York City’s iconic skyline?
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One World Observatory is located on the highest floor of the tallest building in New York City. For the best experience, you should pre-book a timed ticket for the first time slot of the day.
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Having a meal with skyline views is a must do when in New York City. Especially the Times Square views are really impressive. I’d recommend Bar 54 for a cocktail (or two), and SuperNova for breakfast.
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Our latest #travelfail was to visit the Empire State Building on a cloudy day. The views were completely blocked – I can’t believe they let us in without a warning. Only after we complained, we got free re-entry on a clear day. Was it worth it – or is it better to avoid the Empire State Building?
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We almost got scammed when we wanted to visit the Statue of Liberty in New York. By sharing my experience, I hope to avoid other visitors from getting scammed. Read my post to find out all about visiting the Statue of Liberty.
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Watching New York City’s infamous skyline is an absolute must-do when visiting the city that never sleeps. And the Top of the Rock is the perfect place for admiring NYC’s skyline…
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If there’s one thing in Cappadocia worth waking up early for, it’s the magical hot air balloon sunrises. In this post I am sharing where and at what time you can find the best sunrises in Cappadocia.
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Cappadocia has so much more to offer than the hot air balloons we see on instagram all the time. While a hot air balloon ride is a must-do (unless you’re afraid of heights of course), these are the places in Cappadocia that are worth a visit as well.
I’ve put them into three categories: open air museums, castles/ cathedrals, and valleys. For an unforgettable Cappadocia experience, you should try to visit at least one place out of each category.
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This gem in Cappadocia is so hidden that I wasn’t able to find it in Google Maps – I’m not even sure what the real name of this canyon is. We discovered it on our way from the Goreme Open Air museum to Goreme town, so I’m just calling it Goreme Canyon. Read my post to learn how to get there.
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When you think of Cappadocia, you probably picture a sky full of hot air balloons. But did you ever think about taking a hot air balloon ride yourself? Here is all you need to know about booking and preparing for this unique experience.
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Cappadocia has three tours that are being advertised everywhere – the Red, the Blue and the Green tour. The Red and the Blue tour cover places that are easy to reach from Goreme – either by foot or by a short bus/taxi ride. So we decided to go for the Green Tour, and to visit the other places by ourselves. Here’s what to expect from the Green Tour.
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Now that you know my favourite places in Bali, it’s time to organise them into day trips. We hired a private driver the day before each of these day trips. Distances can be long – and traffic a bit crazy – so all these day trips lasted from early morning until early evening.
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With over 20,000 temples in Bali to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming to choose where to start. To help you decide, I’m sharing all you need to know about my favourite temples in Bali in this post. Spoiler alert: not all temples in Bali are what they look like on Instagram, so I’m showing you the temples as they are.
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With still a lot of places left to see in Bali, we had to make a tough decision on the evening before our last day in Bali. Did we want to see the rest of Bali, or take a day trip to Nusa Penida? While we knew that one day wouldn’t be enough time in Nusa Penida, we also felt that a trip to Bali wouldn’t be complete without having seen Nusa Penida. So, we decided to take the day trip to this wonderful island. A decision we will never regret!
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Feeling curious and a bit scared about walking in a forest full of wild monkeys, I wasn’t sure if we should give the Monkey Forest in Ubud a visit or a miss. Since the Monkey Forest was within walking distance from our hotel anyway, we decided to give it a visit. It turned out to be a fun afternoon – despite my initial fear of being surrounded by wild monkeys.
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Bali has so many beautiful waterfalls that it is difficult to choose between them. Therefore, I am sharing my favourite waterfalls in Bali and what you need to know before visiting these waterfalls. Super handy if you’re short on time like we were.
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By far the three most famous temples in Ubud are Goa Gajah, Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi. We visited all three of them as part of our day trip in and around Ubud. Unlike some other temples in Bali, the entry fees for these Ubud temples include the renting of a Sarong if you don’t have your own. Also make sure to cover your shoulders and belly.
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One of the most iconic views of Bali are the Tegalalang rice fields. This is exactly the reason why a visit to these rice fields is not to be missed when in Bali. However, don’t expect a quiet walk in nature unless you visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
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Another one of my Bali dreams was to try a typical Bali Swing with rice field views. Our plan was to make this dream come true at the insta-famous Bali Swing, but then our driver suggested to go to Terrace River Pool Swing instead. The Terrace River Pool Swing is just as beautiful, but a lot more affordable and closer to the Tegallalang rice fields than Bali Swing.
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In a wonderful island like Bali, it is quite a challenge to find a hidden gem that mass tourism hasn’t discovered yet. I was therefore delighted to find the Tebing Tegallingah temple. We had the ancient temple ruins all to ourselves in the middle of the day.
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If you’re planning a trip to Yogyakarta, you should definitely check out these places to visit. I am sharing my favourite places to visit in Yogyakarta in no particular order, as it’s so difficult to choose between them.
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Kedung Kandang is one of those places that exceeded all my expectations. From some quick internet research, I was expecting to see a waterfall. Little did I know that the most incredible rice fields surrounded the waterfall I was looking for. Best of all, we had the place all to ourselves.
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On our way from the Borobudur temple to the Prambanan temple in Yogyakarta, our driver noticed Jordi staring at the Mount Merapi volcano. When our driver then suggested to make an extra stop for a jeep ride to Mount Merapi, we didn’t hesitate.
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Going down the Jomblang cave in Java is one of the biggest adventures I have ever experienced. It took me quite a lot of convincing to get Jordi to join me, but in the end we are both glad we went. The Jomblang cave is an adventure not to be missed.
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The Prambanan temple is Indonesia’s largest Hindu temple, and it is very popular with locals and tourists. While Prambanan is the main temple, make sure you don’t miss out on Candi Sewu at the back of the temple complex.
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We spent our first morning in Yogyakarta watching the sunrise at Borobudur temple. What a magical sunrise that was – we couldn’t have wished for a better start of our Indonesian trip.
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No matter where in Thailand you are, you will always find yourself surrounded by temples. In this post, I am sharing a few of my personal favourites.
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What better way to spend a rainy evening in Chiang Mai than to watch a traditional Khantoke dinner show? We went to the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, where the very first ever Khantoke show was created in 1970. This show is all about the Lanna culture of Northern Thailand.
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When you’re in Thailand, you will see the James Bond island tour being promoted everywhere. But did you know that the tour includes much more than just seeing the landscape that earned its fame in Bond’s “The man with the golden gun”? It is a delightful day trip from Phuket.
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Are you looking for a sweet escape away from the buzz of Bangkok? I got you covered with these two day trips starting from Bangkok. You could either visit the ruins of what was once the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom in Ayutthaya, visit the Maek Long train market and Amphawa floating market – or both of course.
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No one knows how to build a party like the Thai people. So imagine the madness that comes with their biggest party of the year – Songkran! I was there to celebrate the Thai New Year in April, and this is what happened…
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In April 2017, we were able to visit Maya Bay – famous from the movie “The Beach” – without the crowds of tourists on the beach. Of course, this only happened with a bit of planning. I am sharing my secrets in this post, so better save it for when Maya Bay opens again.
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Once every month there is the infamous Full Moon Party on Haad Rin beach in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Make sure you don’t miss out when you happen to be in Thailand on the day of the party. No more accommodation available in Koh Phangan? No problem! Here is what to expect from the Full Moon Party.
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Need some inspiration for a day trip in Bangkok? Look no further! In this post, I am sharing the best places I’ve visited in Bangkok. To make planning your day trip even easier, I’ve also added a map to see the distances between locations.
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Travelling is not always fun and exciting. Sometimes stuff happens abroad, and you just have to deal with it. In this post, I am sharing how we got scammed by a tuk-tuk driver in Bangkok, and what to look out for.
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As a Pretty Little Liars’ fan, my experience at the Warner Bros studio tour in Los Angeles was truly unforgettable. I will never look at the series the same now that I have seen Rosewood with my own eyes. An experience I will forever cherish.
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What better escape from the city life of Las Vegas than the Grand Canyon? Its immense landscape with changing colours is definitely worth the 5 hour drive from Vegas (and back). We also stopped at the Hoover Dam and some Route 66 signs on our way.
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Looking for a day trip in Los Angeles, but not sure where to start? In this post I am sharing my favourite photo spots to inspire you.
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Going back to Los Angeles from San Francisco was the last leg of our USA West Coast road trip . We chose to extend this part of our trip by taking the Pacific Coast Highway and staying overnight in Camel by the Sea. For good reason, because the views along our way were stunning!
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Being in Calico really feels like having gone back in time to the Wild West. What was once a silver mining town is now a hidden gem in between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Take a trip with me to see what Calico looks like now…
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Looking for a day trip in San Francisco, but not sure where to start? In this post I am sharing my favourite photo spots to inspire you.
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Discovering the Grand Canyon by helicopter was definitely a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget. From being picked up by a limousine at our Las Vegas hotel, to having champagne below the rim of the Grand Canyon, it was also a super glamourous experience.
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Just a 2 hour drive away from Los Angeles is the wonderful Indian Canyon. Its combination of rocks, desert and palm trees makes it a great location for a hike followed by a picnic on one of the many benches. Even the drive towards the Indian Canyon was a scenic one.
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A trip to Los Angeles can become costly quite quickly because of its many attractions and theme parks. Luckily there is a way to save some money by purchasing a Go LA pass.
In this post I share how we saved money and how easy it was to use the Go LA pass at different attractions.
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Universal Studios is a nice combination of a movie studio and a theme park. Its rides are not as extreme as in Six Flags, but it’s all about the movie props and atmosphere at Universal Studios. I was also very impressed with the shows I watched.
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On our very last day in Tanzania we stayed in a hotel close to Dar es Salaam’s Oyster Bay, from where we took a short ferry ride to Bongoyo island. This gorgeous and quiet beach was the perfect spot to relax after all our safari adventures and before heading back to London.
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One of my most unforgettable travel experiences is meeting the Maasai tribe in one of their nomad villages close to the Ngorongoro crater. From being welcomed by the Chief to dancing with the Maasai women, entering one of their huts, watching their cattle and even going to school with the children – this is an experience not to miss.
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Booking your first safari trip can be a bit daunting. To make things easier, I’m sharing my experience and the things I’ve learned in hindsight. Booking process Our search for the perfect safari all started on Safaribookings.com (not an affiliate link). We simply entered “Tanzania”, our start date, and 2 as the number of people
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This safari trip in Tanzania was our first – but hopefully not the last – experience of watching wild animals in national parks and of trying to sleep in a tent while hearing the lions and hyenas roaring at night. It was a wonderful adventure to never forget.
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Believe me when I say I am not a foodie at all, and you will hardly ever see me writing about food or restaurants, but The Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar is so unique that it deserves a post on my blog.
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Before visiting Zanzibar and Tanzania, there are a few things you will need to prepare – not only for your own health, but also to be able to enter the country. I am sharing how I prepared for this trip, and what I wished I had known before.
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Are you planning to visit the beautiful island of Zanzibar with its gorgeous but quiet beaches anytime soon, but not too sure about how to spend your time there? Look no further! I am sharing my best tips on how to book your Zanzibar day trips, and tell you about my experiences on the day trips Jordi and I went on.
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