City Trips

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!

10 authentic Christmas Markets in Franconia - Germany

Authentic Chica

Dec 96 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.

Road trip Alsace France - Wine route & 7 Instagrammable towns

Authentic Chica

Sep 308 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.

48-Hour stopover guide Reykjavik - Iceland

Authentic Chica

Aug 189 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!

Rhodes, Greece island guide - ultimate comb of history, class & heritage

Authentic Chica

Jun 38 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.

Reasons & places to visit outside Amsterdam, the Netherlands - especially in spring

Authentic Chica

Apr 68 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.

Singapore Culinary Exploration - 14 Unique Restaurants, Cocktail Bars & Local Foodie Hotspots

Authentic Chica

Mar 106 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.

48 Hours Singapore - Ultimate Sightseeing Itinerary

Authentic Chica

Mar 49 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!

Winter Wonders in Luxembourg City: 8 Must-Do Activities

Authentic Chica

Dec 10, 20238 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.

Exploring Oberösterreich - the ultimate guide to (Upper) Austria’s hidden gem, with Google map

Authentic Chica

Oct 12, 202310 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.

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.

Boho Club Marbella: a stylish luxury resort & restaurant in southern Spain

Authentic Chica

Jul 13, 20235 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.

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 city guide – 11 Instagram-mable authentic hotspots & things to do

Authentic Chica

Aug 14, 20227 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

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!

6 photogenic spots & must visits in Turkey - Side & Kemer Region

Authentic Chica

Jun 22, 20226 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!

Exploring Velsen & Ijmuiden - Noord Holland - best kept secrets of the Netherlands

Authentic Chica

Aug 30, 20217 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...

Classy castle hotel in nature near Amsterdam - The Netherlands

Authentic Chica

Aug 23, 20216 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!

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,...

Exploring Northern Netherlands - Groningen city guide & countryside combined

Authentic Chica

Aug 24, 20208 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

Affordable luxury city hopping staycation with Carlton Hotels - The Netherlands

Authentic Chica

Jul 26, 20207 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!

Ultimate Leiden citytrip – authentic chic staycation in the Netherlands

Authentic Chica

Jun 24, 20206 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

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...

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...

WONDR Experience - new Instagram-mable photo hotspot in Amsterdam

Authentic Chica

Oct 13, 20194 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!

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!

Most Instagram-mable museum of the Netherlands - Moco Museum Amsterdam

Authentic Chica

Aug 23, 20194 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

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...

Top 7 Instagram-mable spots & things to do in Belfast - the underrated Irish city

Authentic Chica

Nov 15, 20187 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...

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...

Authentic Chica

May 20, 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...

Royal The Hague city trip stay at La Paulowna Boutique Hotel

Authentic Chica

Apr 22, 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...

Ultimate city trip - boutique hotel stay on Madeira, the chique Portuguese island

Authentic Chica

Dec 10, 20176 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...

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 things to do and must visits in & around Zadar - Croatia

Authentic Chica

Oct 25, 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...

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...

Most Instagram-mable spots of colorful Cork County - Ireland

Authentic Chica

Aug 14, 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...

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...

Dubrovnik - City of Heritage, Game of Thrones and the luxurious Hilton Imperial Hotel

Authentic Chica

May 31, 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...

Ultimate South Africa road trip part 1: Cape Town Area

Authentic Chica

Apr 24, 20174 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...

Luxurious city hotel stay at the St. Regis Singapore

Authentic Chica

Feb 6, 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!...

Classy Parisian hotel stay at Hilton Paris Opera

Authentic Chica

Jan 5, 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...

Favourite London heritage hotels: St. Pancras Renaissance and The Mandeville

Authentic Chica

Dec 27, 20166 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...

Quaint city getaway at Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes Zwolle – Holland

Authentic Chica

Nov 12, 20165 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...

8 Must do’s in and around Newcastle Gateshead – UK

Authentic Chica

Oct 31, 20166 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...

Quaint cities of Western Norway – Bergen & Stavanger

Authentic Chica

Oct 6, 20165 min read

Quaint cities of Western Norway – Bergen & Stavanger

As you could have read in my previous blog Beauty of Western Norway a few weeks ago I explored a part of the Western fjords with Visit...

Authentic Chica

Jun 19, 20165 min read

A hip citytrip at 25hours Hotel Vienna

As you could have read in my previous blog: Beauty of Vienna we went on a wonderful city trip of 3 days to this classy European city a...