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How to spend the perfect weekend in Bruges, Belgium

How to spend the perfect weekend in Bruges, Belgium

Recently my sister has spent a weekend in Bruges, Belgium. This city is one of those places that grabs you and will be in your hearth forever. From stunning buildings from the Middle Ages to impressive churches, museums and lots of delicious restaurants. This city has it all! It’s the ultimate weekend getaway if you are from the Netherlands, Germany or France! Even if you can only do Bruges in one day, you’ll get plenty done in this compact UNESCO-heritage listed city center. In this guide, I will show my must-see recommendations, but also my things to see, what to eat, and some recommended hotels. Here’s all you can get up to when you have a weekend in Bruges, Belgium!

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Melbourne 3 day itinerary

Melbourne 3 day itinerary

I am sure most of you didn’t know that I lived in Melbourne for 4 months when I first moved to Australia. This interesting city is known for its coffee drinking culture, its amazing arts, sports events, and its great shopping opportunities. If you want to do at a true Melbournian city trip, then you must visit the iconic laneways, covered in colorful gravity, sip coffee at hidden coffee shops and spend evenings at one of its many art galleries The city is sophisticated, gritty and known for its 4 seasons in 1 day (be aware) and is a definite must-see when you are heading down under. In my Melbourne 3 day itinerary, I will take you to the best places you should definitely check out when heading to Melbourne, including a trip along the Great Ocean Road. Let’s dive in…

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ULTIMATE TASMANIA ITINERARY | THE PERFECT 10 DAYS

ULTIMATE TASMANIA ITINERARY | THE PERFECT 10 DAYS

I created this Tasmania itinerary for a full 10-day trip after I spend an amazing holiday on this unique little island. Tasmania has blown me away with its amazing landscapes, food, and beaches that you will ever see in your life! Much to my surprise, it is full of a lot of lush bush area and mountains, incredible blue beaches and lots of funky, hip little shops! Because of this, I am now sharing my best tips for spending 10 days in Tasmania!  From Hobart to cradle mountains and the lavender fields, this island is a unique little gift that just keeps on giving. By spending 10 days on the island you will be able to see most of its incredible sights. Well, I’ve got you covered, here is a Tasmania itinerary 10 days, I researched and have written this for you. Jam-packed full of the best this beautiful state has to offer.

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THE BEST OF LONDON IN 4 DAYS | AN ITINERARY

THE BEST OF LONDON IN 4 DAYS | AN ITINERARY

If you are looking for an extensive 4 day London itinerary, you have come to the right place! London is one of my favorite cities in Europe! Together with my close friend I have spent many city trips to this incredible city. We spend hours exploring the city, talking free walking tours and just being a proper tourist. After hours or research, walking the city and getting information from locals, I am now sharing my best tips for spending 4 days in London! Though you possibly can’t see everything in London in 4 days, this very extensive itinerary covers as much ground and sights as possible.

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HOW TO TRAVEL ON A BUDGET

HOW TO TRAVEL ON A BUDGET

The most common reason why people choose not to travel is because they think it can be very expensive. From flights to accommodation and food, there are lots of costs involved when traveling.  However, exploring new places doesn’t have to cost a fortune! With some tips and tricks up your sleeve, you can save money and travel more. Underneath are some of my simple tips and tricks that I use that allows me to travel as often as possible.

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2 DAYS IN DAINTREE RAINFOREST | ITINERARY

2 DAYS IN DAINTREE RAINFOREST | ITINERARY

The UNESCO-listed Daintree Rainforest is believed to be one of the three oldest in the world!  With unique plants and animals found nowhere else, this rainforest is a must-see when you are in tropical far north Queensland. In today’s post, I will show you some of the best stops and activities that you should do when traveling to and when staying in the rainforest. From snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef to amazing viewing points and incredible desolated beaches.  I will also provide handy information about Daintree Rainforest.

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HALF A DAY SNORKELING AT THE GREAT BARRIER REEF | OCEAN SAFARI

HALF A DAY SNORKELING AT THE GREAT BARRIER REEF | OCEAN SAFARI

The Great Barrier Reef in Northern Queensland is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981. Due to pollution and bleaching, the reef is in a bit of trouble. When I, therefore, had the chance of snorkeling at two different locations during a snorkel safari I jumped at the chance. If I had known that there would be a storm and that the weather was going to be choppy, I might have reconsidered…. But there was no way out. So, in this post, I will take you along my very interesting ocean safari to two different reef sites (Mackay and Undine Reefs) at the Great Barrier reef and I will show you what wonderful world lies underneath the rough ocean.

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WHALE WATCHING IN HERVEY BAY | WALE WATCHING PARADISE

WHALE WATCHING IN HERVEY BAY | WALE WATCHING PARADISE

Hervey Bay in Queensland is known as a whale-watching paradise. Due to its unique location, whales can be found here for months on end. They deliver their calves there and spend a couple of weeks in the waters before they swim further.  In September of this year, I was in Hervey Bay, and I could not leave this town without a whale-watching cruise. So at 6.30 am my alarm went off and we headed to the Spirit of Hervey Bay for a morning cruise. 

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ROAMING THE RICE FIELDS | TEGALLALANG RICE TERRACE

ROAMING THE RICE FIELDS | TEGALLALANG RICE TERRACE

If you are planning to travel to Bali, then I am certain you have heard of their spectacular terraced rice fields. If you are planning to visit one (Hint: you should) then make sure to read this post. During my first trip to Bali, I did a full-day guided tour with a local. Besides the mental monkeys at the monkey sanctuary, I also stopped at the Tagallalang Rice Terrace. The lush green terrace’s line the hills of Ubud, surrounded by waving palm trees. You truly have to see it in order to grasp its beauty. Here’s everything you need to know about a quick trip to Bali’s famous rice fields in Ubud, the Tegallalang Rice Terrace.

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A SUMMER HOLIDAY ON LANZAROTE | CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN

A SUMMER HOLIDAY ON LANZAROTE | CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN

What is better than hopping on a plane and a couple of hours later you end up on a volcanic island with some unique ‘moon-like’ landscape, blissful weather and cool beaches. This is exactly what I did during a trip to Europe last year. Lanzarote (Spain) is one of the Canary Islands off the coast of West Africa is known for its year-round warm weather, beaches, and volcanic landscape.  Here is what I did during my holiday there.

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