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Valencia foodie hotspots: top 11 restaurants
Valencia is renowned for its cuisine, with Mediterranean influences & local ingredients. Experience it yourself at these 11 top restaurants!
Authentic Chica
1 day ago7 min read


Most Instagram-mable spots Valencia - Travel & City Guide
Want to combine beach, nature, culture, history, sightseeing & authentic food in 1 trip? Then this Valencia city guide + map has it all!
Authentic Chica
Mar 169 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
Dec 15, 20248 min read


10 authentic Christmas Markets in Franconia - Germany
In winter Germany becomes truly magical with all its Christmas Markets. In this blog I'll share 10 authentic markets that are less crowded.
Authentic Chica
Dec 9, 20246 min read


Road trip Alsace France - Wine route & 7 Instagrammable towns
Come on a road trip to Instagrammable Metz and Alsace, a historically unique region of France. Picturesque & full of colorful quaint houses.
Authentic Chica
Sep 30, 20248 min read


48-Hour stopover guide Reykjavik - Iceland
Reykjavik is a vibrant city, offering plenty of cultural experiences & fun things to do. With only 48 hours to spend here this is THE guide!
Authentic Chica
Aug 18, 20249 min read


Rhodes, Greece island guide - ultimate comb of history, class & heritage
Discover the ultimate combination of history, class & heritage of this unique island in Greece via my Rhodes island guide with many pics.
Authentic Chica
Jun 3, 20248 min read


Reasons & places to visit outside Amsterdam, the Netherlands - especially in spring
Discover the enchanting Netherlands beyond Amsterdam, especially in spring! I'm sharing 8 reasons to visit my colorful and quaint homeland.
Authentic Chica
Apr 6, 20248 min read


Singapore Culinary Exploration - 14 Unique Restaurants, Cocktail Bars & Local Foodie Hotspots
Singapore is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, creating a unique culinary offering of restaurants & foodie hotspots. Find 14 in this blog.
Authentic Chica
Mar 10, 20246 min read


48 Hours Singapore - Ultimate Sightseeing Itinerary
Are you planning a trip to Asia, Australia, or New Zealand and looking for the perfect stopover to recharge and enjoy? Then Singapore is it!
Authentic Chica
Mar 4, 20249 min read


Winter Wonders in Luxembourg City: 8 Must-Do Activities
Luxembourg City in winter offers a great combo of history, culture & the warmth of the season with its Christmas markets & these must do's.
Authentic Chica
Dec 10, 20238 min read


Exploring Oberösterreich - the ultimate guide to (Upper) Austria’s hidden gem, with Google map
Discover the diversity & beauty of Oberösterreich in Austria. An ultimate guide to exploring Oberösterreich - Upper Austria's hidden gem.
Authentic Chica
Oct 12, 202310 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
Aug 6, 20239 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
Jul 28, 20238 min read


Boho Club Marbella: a stylish luxury resort & restaurant in southern Spain
Boho Club Marbella is the ultimate small-scale luxury resort for your holiday to the south of Spain & stay in the Costa del Sol in style.
Authentic Chica
Jul 13, 20235 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
Nov 4, 20225 min read


Luxembourg city guide – 11 Instagram-mable authentic hotspots & things to do
Explore Luxembourg with me, one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet very diverse, with a capital city filled with Instagrammable spots
Authentic Chica
Aug 14, 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 20, 20227 min read


6 photogenic spots & must visits in Turkey - Side & Kemer Region
Turkey is the perfect holiday destination & a popular vacation spot with its beaches, beautiful nature, rich culture, ancient sites & more!
Authentic Chica
Jun 22, 20226 min read


Exploring Velsen & Ijmuiden - Noord Holland - best kept secrets of the Netherlands
Let me tell you a story about some of the best kept secrets of the Netherlands, located in Noord-Holland. Just 30 minutes driving from...
Authentic Chica
Aug 30, 20217 min read


Classy castle hotel in nature near Amsterdam - The Netherlands
This castle hotel is the definition of affordable luxury. Perfect comb of hospitality, history, class, nature & gastronomy near Amsterdam!
Authentic Chica
Aug 23, 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
Jul 25, 20216 min read


Exploring Northern Netherlands - Groningen city guide & countryside combined
Let me show you how unique Groningen really is, and why the city and province make the perfect Netherlands holiday or staycation combination
Authentic Chica
Aug 24, 20208 min read


Affordable luxury city hopping staycation with Carlton Hotels - The Netherlands
The City Hopping package of Carlton Hotels is perfect to explore 3 of classiest cities of NL, while sleeping in comfort & style!
Authentic Chica
Jul 26, 20207 min read


Ultimate Leiden citytrip – authentic chic staycation in the Netherlands
Leiden is one of the most authentic, yet buzzing cities in the Netherlands. Filled with cute alleys, cobble-stoned streets, canals & history
Authentic Chica
Jun 24, 20206 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
Dec 16, 20197 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
Nov 10, 20196 min read


WONDR Experience - new Instagram-mable photo hotspot in Amsterdam
Most Instagram-mable pop-up museum Netherlands ✓WONDR Experience Amsterdam ✓15 colorful rooms and settings ✓Photography & Instagram heaven!
Authentic Chica
Oct 13, 20194 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 23, 20195 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
Sep 8, 20197 min read


Most Instagram-mable museum of the Netherlands - Moco Museum Amsterdam
Most Instagram-mable museum of the Netherlands ✓Moco Museum Amsterdam ✓Modern, contemporary, street-& pop-art ✓ Banksy, Arsham, Warhol
Authentic Chica
Aug 23, 20194 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 23, 20188 min read


Top 7 Instagram-mable spots & things to do in Belfast - the underrated Irish city
How I love Ireland, land of wide nature plains, castles, heritage and turbulent history, but also strong culture, friendly people, good...
Authentic Chica
Nov 15, 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
Nov 2, 20187 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
Sep 6, 20185 min read


Lisbon-Portugal girlstrip with @AuthenticChica and 10-11 travelsistas
Explore Lisbon, one of the most beautiful cities of Europe, with me as a local in comfort, with a lot of fun and a bit of luxury! As you...
Authentic Chica
May 20, 20185 min read


Royal The Hague city trip stay at La Paulowna Boutique Hotel
As you might know I love playing tourist in my own country and even city, and adore unique boutique hotels, about which you can read more...
Authentic Chica
Apr 22, 20185 min read


Ultimate city trip - boutique hotel stay on Madeira, the chique Portuguese island
Attention all island-, city trip, nature, hiking, road trip, heritage and architecture lovers, I found the perfect destination that...
Authentic Chica
Dec 10, 20176 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
Nov 30, 20174 min read


Top things to do and must visits in & around Zadar - Croatia
As you could have read in my previous blog about our girl road trip through Croatia and our visit to the National Parks in autumn I just...
Authentic Chica
Oct 25, 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
Aug 19, 20174 min read


Most Instagram-mable spots of colorful Cork County - Ireland
What comes to mind when you think of Ireland? For me that was the stereotype of high cliffs, castles, lots of nature plains, wide meadows...
Authentic Chica
Aug 14, 20174 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
Jun 9, 20176 min read


Dubrovnik - City of Heritage, Game of Thrones and the luxurious Hilton Imperial Hotel
Just recently I had the pleasure to visit Croatia for the first time in my life and was amazed by its beauty, especially Dubrovnik...
Authentic Chica
May 31, 20176 min read


Ultimate South Africa road trip part 1: Cape Town Area
What do you love most about traveling? For me it’s exploring new countries, sights, quaint towns and metropoles. Road trips, enjoying...
Authentic Chica
Apr 24, 20174 min read


Luxurious city hotel stay at the St. Regis Singapore
A few weeks ago we visited Singapore for the first time in my life on a 3 day stopover to Bali and I couldn’t have been more impressed!...
Authentic Chica
Feb 6, 20174 min read


Classy Parisian hotel stay at Hilton Paris Opera
Paris is always a good idea right?! This saying was created for a reason, and one of the many reasons is that it’s one of the most...
Authentic Chica
Jan 5, 20174 min read


Favourite London heritage hotels: St. Pancras Renaissance and The Mandeville
Just recently I went to London for a fair and combined business with pleasure. London is one of my favourite cities in Europe mainly...
Authentic Chica
Dec 27, 20166 min read


Quaint city getaway at Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes Zwolle – Holland
For your next trip to Holland a visit to the north east of my wonderful country and the historical city Zwolle is definitely a unique and...
Authentic Chica
Nov 12, 20165 min read


8 Must do’s in and around Newcastle Gateshead – UK
When I used to think of the British city Newcastle mostly soccer and rainy weather came to mind, but how wrong was I about this buzzing...
Authentic Chica
Oct 31, 20166 min read
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