It was ten years ago but I still remember it like it was yesterday. When I sat down to plan my round-the-world trip in…
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A luxury weekend in Amsterdam
If you’ve been reading my blog or following me on social media, you probably know that I live in Amsterdam and that I absolutely…
Feeling like a rock star in Monaco
I vividly remember the stories my Mum told me of her trip to Monaco in the eighties: the lavish accommodations and restaurants, the beautiful…
Help design the perfect boutique hotel
Have you ever wondered – if you had the opportunity to help design the perfect boutique hotel – what it would look like? What…
A home by the sea in Langkawi
Langkawi is an archipelago consisting of 99 islands situated in northern Malaysia near the border with Thailand. Also known as the islands of legends,…
A culinary getaway from Amsterdam
Vreeland (map) is a small village about a 20-minute drive southeast of Amsterdam. Situated on both banks of the Vecht River (a branch of…
Ljubljana: charming and cool!
Each time I think of Ljubljana (map) nowadays, I react with a chuckle and a sigh. A chuckle because I still have problems spelling…
Ten things to do in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch (map) is an historic town in South Africa, situated about a 45-minute drive from Cape Town. Most tourists visit this vibrant university town…
A Danube River cruise with Viking Cruises
My first river cruise was in 2015: a week-long cruise along the Rhine River with Viking Cruises. I had a fabulous time on that…
