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Sightseeing in Franconia - Germany: 25 photogenic spots, hotels & restaurants

Authentic Chica

6 days ago8 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!

Royal castle hotel stay Northern Germany

Authentic Chica

Aug 84 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!

15 Unique Hotels & Restaurants Småland - South Sweden road trip

Authentic Chica

Aug 79 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!

Discover the authenticity of Småland - Road trip Southern Sweden

Authentic Chica

Jul 319 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!

Exploring Luxembourg Country - 9 Enchanting Castles

Authentic Chica

Jan 317 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.

Road Trip to 3 Hidden Gems in Bavaria - Germany: Rothenburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg

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!

9 Instagram-mable spots & (free) things to do in Nuremberg - capturing the heritage of Germany

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.

Ultimate 5 star nature glamping - Belgium

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!

Luxembourg road trip tips – underrated & historic European country

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.

Bodrum – Turkey guide – Top 6 activities & photo spots

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!

Castles, heritage, art & nature in Zuid-Holland – the Netherlands

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,...

Dutch purple heather hotspots & 5 Veluwe must visits-The Netherlands

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

Exploring the lesser-known beaches of the Netherlands

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!

11 Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands

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.

The ultimate pre-Christmas road trip France - Alsace Xmas markets

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...

4 Authentic Chic hotels in Nantes & Vendée Valley – France

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...

Road trip Nantes & Vendée – the ultimate French city & nature trip combo

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...

Road trip to Normandy & Brittany – Highlights of Northwest France

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

Top 11 hotels, restaurants & foodie hotspots Skane – South Sweden

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!

Exploring Skåne – The ultimate South Sweden road trip

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!

Exploring Northern Ireland in style - the ultimate road trip

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.

Romantic road trip France – castles & Paris pre-Christmas shopping

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...

Magical palaces around Lisbon, Sintra & Cabo da Roca - Portugal

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...

Instagrammable Lisbon girlstrip – 9 top spots & sights of the Portuguese capital

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...

Hidden gems of Paris – my top 5 tips, tours & unique sights

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...

Beauty of the Czech Republic – castles, culture, countryside & Bohemian Switzerland NP

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...

Top 6 authentic luxury hotels France - most unique accommodations of Drôme & Provence

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...

Ultimate France roadtrip – chasing castles, vineyards & lavender fields in Burgundy, Drôme &

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...

Portugal's best kept secret - fall in love with the Alentejo

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...

Top 5 heritage & cultural sights of south west Ireland

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...

Lesvos’ top 10 towns, villages, cultural sights & hotspots

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...

Top 6 Central Croatia cultural sights, Split & Makarska Riviera

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...

Portugal's top 5 sights in the Lisbon region

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...