Taormina: a Sicilian gem
After moving to Malta almost 3 years ago, I decided I had to visit Sicily one day. Since Malta is only about 90 km away from Sicily, it…
My 3 biggest travel disappointments
Whenever people go on holiday, you often get the idea that everything is great. Their trip is amazing, the food is delicious and the people they meet are…
Why you have to visit Yosemite at least once in your life
When I traveled to the US in 2014, going to Yosemite National Park was high up my list. Just looking at images of it made me start daydreaming…
What to do when visiting Bruges
“Maybe that’s what hell is: the entire rest of eternity spent in fuckin’ Bruges”, is one of the most famous lines of the movie “In Bruges”. Let me…
Everything you need to know about hiking Cinque Terre
One of my favorite holiday destinations is Italy. I love their culture, cuisine and amazing landscapes. Italy has something for everyone. I have done quite a lot of…
Interview: volunteering in Cambodia
Two years ago, my best friend Sara left Belgium to go volunteering in Cambodia. Together with two friends, she took the plunge and spent 2 months teaching English…
7 things to do in Kathmandu
Exactly one year ago I was exploring the ‘roof of the world’, Nepal. As I already mentioned earlier, there are a couple of things you should know before…
Weekend getaway: Bologna
Six years ago, I moved to the capital of the Italian province Emilia-Romagna: Bologna. Even though other Italian cities like Rome, Venice and Florence are a lot more…
What to do when you’re visiting Edinburgh?
Six years ago I visited Scotland for the very first time. To be honest, I didn’t have that many expectations about this trip, but once I arrived I…
Why you should explore Monument Valley by bike
In 2014, I traveled to the US for 5 weeks (see: Which side of the Grand Canyon is the best). I had often associated the US with the…