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Authentic Chica
Dec 15, 20248 min read
Sightseeing in Franconia - Germany: 25 photogenic spots, hotels & restaurants
Get ready for lots of sightseeing & the best restaurants in Nuremberg & Erlangen, this part of Franconia - Germany will surely surprise you!


Authentic Chica
Aug 8, 20244 min read
Royal castle hotel stay Northern Germany
Northern Germany is known for its beautiful landscapes & some of the country's most stunning castles. I stayed at a very unique one!


Authentic Chica
Aug 7, 20249 min read
15 Unique Hotels & Restaurants Småland - South Sweden road trip
Since we saw & did so much in Småland I wanted to dedicate a full blog to all the unique hotels & delicious restaurants we experienced here!


Authentic Chica
Jul 31, 20249 min read
Discover the authenticity of Småland - Road trip Southern Sweden
I love Sweden, and especially Småland in the south, for its tranquility, authenticity, nature & diversity. Perfect for a good road trip!


Authentic Chica
Jan 31, 20247 min read
Exploring Luxembourg Country - 9 Enchanting Castles
Luxembourg's charm lies in its variation of castles & diversity in a compact space. Explore enchanting castles, culture, nature, all nearby.


Authentic Chica
Aug 6, 20239 min read
Road Trip to 3 Hidden Gems in Bavaria - Germany: Rothenburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg
A road trip to these 3 hidden gems of Bavaria, in south Germany, is perfect if you like picturesque villages & historic towns!


Authentic Chica
Jul 28, 20238 min read
9 Instagram-mable spots & (free) things to do in Nuremberg - capturing the heritage of Germany
I found out that Nuremberg in Germany is not only full of history, but also many photogenic/Instagram-mable spots & fun (free) things to do.


Authentic Chica
Nov 4, 20225 min read
Ultimate 5 star nature glamping - Belgium
Imagine a luxurious camping experience, an oasis in the heart of Belgium, amidst nature, with lots of comfort and glamour, aka glamping!


Authentic Chica
Sep 11, 20226 min read
Luxembourg road trip tips – underrated & historic European country
Luxembourg is one of the most underrated countries in Europe & certainly one of the smallest, diverse & historic, perfect for a road trip.


Authentic Chica
Jul 20, 20227 min read
Bodrum – Turkey guide – Top 6 activities & photo spots
Bodrum is the most classy city of the Turkish Riviera, a.k.a. St.Tropez of Turkey.
Explore this city & its photogenic peninsula with me!


Authentic Chica
Jul 25, 20216 min read
Castles, heritage, art & nature in Zuid-Holland – the Netherlands
What to do on a daytrip, staycation or holiday in the Netherlands? My go to’s are usually city-, road- and boat trips, exploring nature,...


Authentic Chica
Sep 11, 20206 min read
Dutch purple heather hotspots & 5 Veluwe must visits-The Netherlands
Right now the purple heather is in full bloom throughout the Netherlands. Let me show you the best spots & 5 other must visits on the Veluwe


Authentic Chica
Jul 19, 20208 min read
Exploring the lesser-known beaches of the Netherlands
Recently I explored my own backyard on a unique trip to Wassenaar, with a royal castle stay, combined with a classy hotelstay in Noordwijk!


Authentic Chica
Jul 9, 20208 min read
11 Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands
11 of the most Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands. Think: castles, palaces, purple fields, cherry blossom forests, and Unesco Sites.


Authentic Chica
Dec 16, 20197 min read
The ultimate pre-Christmas road trip France - Alsace Xmas markets
Do you like the holiday season, Christmas markets , Xmas shopping, pretty lights, festive decorations , road trips, castle hotels and...


Authentic Chica
Nov 23, 20197 min read
4 Authentic Chic hotels in Nantes & Vendée Valley – France
In my previous 2 France blogs you could have read everything about our 10 day road trip to 3 of the most authentic regions of NorthWest...


Authentic Chica
Nov 10, 20196 min read
Road trip Nantes & Vendée – the ultimate French city & nature trip combo
In my previous blog I wrote about the first part of our 10 day road trip to Northwest France in September, where we drove from The Hague...


Authentic Chica
Oct 25, 20198 min read
Road trip to Normandy & Brittany – Highlights of Northwest France
Road trip Peugeot Northwest France ✓Normandy, Brittany, Étretat, St Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel ✓Chalk cliffs, coastline, countryside & heritage


Authentic Chica
Sep 23, 20195 min read
Top 11 hotels, restaurants & foodie hotspots Skane – South Sweden
During our Skåne trip we stayed in unique hotels & tasted high quality food in good restaurants & foodie hotspots. These are my 11 faves!


Authentic Chica
Sep 8, 20197 min read
Exploring Skåne – The ultimate South Sweden road trip
Have you ever been to Sweden? I was amazed by the beautiful countryside, the relaxed atmosphere, pureness of nature and good food in Skåne!


Authentic Chica
May 27, 20197 min read
Exploring Northern Ireland in style - the ultimate road trip
For my 4th visit to Ireland in 2 years I had my mind set on a Northern Ireland road trip to explore more of the rugged northern coastlines.


Authentic Chica
Dec 23, 20188 min read
Romantic road trip France – castles & Paris pre-Christmas shopping
I love France because of its history , authenticity, classy character , diversity, many castles and unique regions and cities like Paris...


Authentic Chica
Dec 10, 20185 min read
Magical palaces around Lisbon, Sintra & Cabo da Roca - Portugal
In my earlier Lisbon girlstrip blog I already mentioned that I love this region of Portugal because of Lisbon itself, but also for the...


Authentic Chica
Nov 2, 20187 min read
Instagrammable Lisbon girlstrip – 9 top spots & sights of the Portuguese capital
It mustn’t come as a surprise to you that I really love Europe, and Portugal is without a doubt one of my favourite countries on the...


Authentic Chica
Sep 6, 20185 min read
Hidden gems of Paris – my top 5 tips, tours & unique sights
Paris is without a doubt one of my favourite cities in Europe, which I have visited for work and pleasure 10 times already. The...


Authentic Chica
Aug 12, 20185 min read
Beauty of the Czech Republic – castles, culture, countryside & Bohemian Switzerland NP
Stunning nature views, rugged countryside, impressive table mountains, sandstone formations, quaint towns, good food, beers and a lot of...


Authentic Chica
Jul 8, 20187 min read
Top 6 authentic luxury hotels France - most unique accommodations of Drôme & Provence
Are you ready for some serious hotel inspiration? From a Medieval castle, a 5 star Renaissance hotel, to royal châteaus and Provencal...


Authentic Chica
Jun 24, 20188 min read
Ultimate France roadtrip – chasing castles, vineyards & lavender fields in Burgundy, Drôme &
As you might know I love road trips and Europe, therefore a long drive to explore France was an obvious choice for our early summer...


Authentic Chica
Nov 30, 20174 min read
Portugal's best kept secret - fall in love with the Alentejo
Portugal is one of my favourite countries in Europe for many reasons: the friendly people, immense natural beauty, architecture, heritage...


Authentic Chica
Aug 19, 20174 min read
Top 5 heritage & cultural sights of south west Ireland
In my previous blog you’ve read about the most Instagrammable spots, the colorful houses and very photogenic markets & shops of Cork...


Authentic Chica
Jun 30, 20174 min read
Lesvos’ top 10 towns, villages, cultural sights & hotspots
In my previous Beauty of Lesvos blog I already showed you the beauty and authenticity of the island through many pictures. But as Lesvos...


Authentic Chica
Jun 9, 20176 min read
Top 6 Central Croatia cultural sights, Split & Makarska Riviera
In my previous Dubrovnik City Trip blog you can read all about this amazing Unesco city and my stay at the luxurious Hilton Imperial...


Authentic Chica
Oct 20, 20156 min read
Portugal's top 5 sights in the Lisbon region
I have to admit that I am in love with Portugal, because of its nature, high and impressive cliffs with pristine quiet beaches, friendly...
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