Fun and relaxation at Lake Annecy

on 12 Sep 2018

Lake Annecy, called Lac d’Annecy by the French, is perhaps the most beautiful lake in France. Not only because of the clarity and purity of the water, but also because of the vast array of options for having fun and kicking back. I’ve found a few activities you really shouldn’t miss!

Long story short: Andalusia – Júzcar

on 31 Aug 2018

In our ‘Long Story Short’ series, we’ll choose a different interesting region to focus on each time. Sanne and Michèle are visiting some of the most beautiful places on their trip through Andalusia in Spain. After Ronda, Córdoba and El Torcal de Antequera, it’s now the turn of Júzcar, a truly unique spot. Júzcar is also known as the blue or ‘smurf’ village. We’d already heard of the blue city of...

Avoid playing with fire while camping

on 21 Aug 2018

The risk of fire on campsites is, sadly, always lurking, especially if it’s warm and dry at your holiday destination. And, of course, if you decide to have a barbecue, make a fire basket or have other open flames. Plus, if you use electricity or gas, there are added risks that you need to be aware of. So follow my tips for staying safe around fire, and you can avoid unnecessary misery. Gas cylinders: proper ventilation is essential If you’re...

The 5 most beautiful kayak routes in Europe

on 20 Aug 2018

Did you know there’s an International Kayaking Day? Well… neither did I, until recently.  And June 26 was that memorable day. It inspired me to put together a list of some of the most beautiful kayak routes in Europe, and this is the result: five accessible kayak routes through beautiful areas.

Europe’s 5 greatest (free) street art festivals

on 14 Aug 2018

There are all kinds of them out there and you probably have a few near you: street art festivals. Fun for everyone and an ideal way to get to know the local atmosphere and culture. In this blog we’ll give you five (free) cultural street festival tips from all over Europe.

8 unique museums in Europe

on 13 Aug 2018

There are plenty of museums in Europe where you can wander around rooms filled with iconic paintings, sculptures, historical artefacts and futuristic installations. I can spend many happy hours wandering around the Rijksmuseum, the Louvre or the Dalí museum. But most people have already heard of these museums. So I went looking for a few museums that are really unique, and not yet as well known to the general public.