Itinerary In the summer of 2026 it was finally time for a road trip through Ireland. Taking 10 full days to explore the dramatic Atlantic coast, full with lush green scenery, steep cliffs and narrow roads. Here is my 10 day itinerary across the Wild Atlantic Way. Day 1: Arrival in Dublin and drive to…
The lovely city Porto is perfect for a weekend getaway. Most travelers say this place is more about the vibes than the sights and I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. Porto is based on the Douro river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, with on both sides of the river a low side on the…
This year is the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Between 11 November 2025 until 18 January 2026 the city center of Amsterdam is illuminated by various bright artwork. From Amsterdam Central Station you can walk a 6.5 km loop along Nemo science museum, the Nieuwe Herengracht, crossing the Amstel river at the Blauwbrug,…
This year is the 50th anniversary of SAIL Amsterdam. From 20 August until 24 August 2025 is the largest maritime event in the world, which takes place only once in every 5 years. Various tall ships and other unique vessels from across the globe come together at the IJ in Amsterdam. The best way to…
In June 2025 my travels lead me to the beautiful country Albania. The country has been recommended as one of the more surprising Balkan countries. And with tourism rapidly increasing in the past few years, I didn’t want to miss out on the unique culture. With a rental car I explored the country for 10…
The Peaks of the Balkans is a 192 km trail situated in the mountains of Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. When visiting Albania, it’s the perfect opportunity to head North and hike part of this popular trail. In Albania, between Valbona and Theth, the trail is about 16km long and it takes about 7 hours to…
It’s November and it’s cold and snowing in Amsterdam. A visit to Tenerife is the perfect way to avoid the winter at home. As an active traveler, Tenerife never crossed my mind to visit as it is mostly known as a sun-bathing destination. This time the island is part of my Atlantic island hopping trip,…
La Palma was part of my Atlantic island hopping trip to Madeira and the Canary islands. What I absolutely loved about La Palma was how quiet it was compared to the other islands. It seems that tourism hasn’t really found its way to this specific island as much. I stayed in Santa Cruz de la…
Itinerary Madeira has been on my must-visit list for a while now. I’ve heard only good things about this beautiful Portuguese island, and I wasn’t disappointed! Madeira is often compared to the Hawaii of Europe, and for a good reason. This isolated island in the Atlantic ocean has lush green mountains, steep cliffs, a rugged…
This road trip of one week is through the most beautiful part of Slovenia and Northern Croatia. With a rental car it’s possible to see the best sights in only 7 days. // DAY 1 // From Ljubljana airport it is only a 30 minute drive to Bled. As we arrived with an early morning…