International Trips

Authentic & Instagrammable safari Tanzania - Nyerere National Park

Authentic Chica

Nov 276 min read

Authentic & Instagrammable safari Tanzania - Nyerere National Park

Want to experience an authentic & Instagrammable safari, then in Tanzania's Nyerere NP is ideal for a wildlife trip off-the-beaten-path.

Zanzibar & Tanzania - affordable luxury beach safari combination - East Africa

Authentic Chica

Nov 2411 min read

Zanzibar & Tanzania - affordable luxury beach safari combination - East Africa

Everything you need to know, incl. hotels, many sightseeing & practical tips for an affordable luxury trip to Zanzibar & Tanzania - Africa.

Roundtrip Iceland - Exploring the North, East & Westfjords

Authentic Chica

Aug 266 min read

Roundtrip Iceland - Exploring the North, East & Westfjords

On this roundtrip we visited more off-the-beaten-path destinations around Iceland by cruise, some of the most iconic sights & hidden gems.

Iceland Cruise - 7-day small-scale luxury & gastronomy adventure

Authentic Chica

Aug 256 min read

Iceland Cruise - 7-day small-scale luxury & gastronomy adventure

A small-scale Iceland Cruise makes it possible to explore lesser-known spots in a short time, in comfort & luxury with top-notch gastronomy!

Ultimate Bonaire Travel Guide - Hidden Gem of South Caribbean

Authentic Chica

Jul 411 min read

Ultimate Bonaire Travel Guide - Hidden Gem of South Caribbean

Although lesser-known a true hidden gem in the Southern Caribbean, 1 of the ABC islands, turned out to be Bonaire. Read why in this blog!

Top luxury hotels & resorts of Mauritius

Authentic Chica

Jun 25 min read

Top luxury hotels & resorts of Mauritius

Mauritius is renowned for its top notch hotels. I'll tell you about my stay at the most trendy luxury resorts on the island, incl.many pics!

Mauritius Authentic Chic - VIP trip to paradise

Authentic Chica

May 196 min read

Mauritius Authentic Chic - VIP trip to paradise

If you’re traveling to an island like Mauritius, a honeymooners and luxury seekers paradise, why not do it authentic chic, like a real VIP?

Travel guide Mauritius island - Africa, 15 activities beyond beaches & paradise

Authentic Chica

May 38 min read

Travel guide Mauritius island - Africa, 15 activities beyond beaches & paradise

Mauritius is not your average paradise island. Find 15 unique activities and experiences beyond the beaches in this Mauritius travel guide.

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!

Top 10 Curaçao Restaurants & Foodie Hotspots + 5 local bonus spots

Authentic Chica

Jan 137 min read

Top 10 Curaçao Restaurants & Foodie Hotspots + 5 local bonus spots

Is good food an added value to your holiday? Then put Curaçao on your bucket list. Find my top 15 restaurants & local foodie hotspots here!

Curaçao Travel Guide: Top 12 Activities & Unique Stays

Authentic Chica

Dec 28, 20239 min read

Curaçao Travel Guide: Top 12 Activities & Unique Stays

Curaçao is a vibrant Caribbean island for which I'm happy to share all my tips in this Curaçao Travel Guide w/ my top 12 activities & stays.

Luxury Meets Sustainability: Aruba's Top Eco-Friendly Accommodations

Authentic Chica

Dec 3, 20237 min read

Luxury Meets Sustainability: Aruba's Top Eco-Friendly Accommodations

Discovering the ABC islands in the Southern Caribbean is an experience beyond luxurious hotels, tropical sun-kissed beaches and vibrant...

Top 25 Aruba best restaurants guide - Michelin Star level to authentic local food spots

Authentic Chica

Nov 8, 202312 min read

Top 25 Aruba best restaurants guide - Michelin Star level to authentic local food spots

Find 25 of the best restaurants on Aruba in this guide: fine dining restaurants to authentic local food spots & casual food trucks,incl.map!

The ultimate Aruba guide + practical map

Authentic Chica

Jan 16, 20235 min read

The ultimate Aruba guide + practical map

Easily find 40 of the nicest beaches, photo-, sightseeing spots & activities, 38 unique accommodations & restaurants on Aruba with my guide!

Top 6 authentic travel bucket list destinations 2023

Authentic Chica

Dec 29, 20225 min read

Top 6 authentic travel bucket list destinations 2023

In 2022 travel was almost back to normal again, therefore I'm happy to share my authentic destination top6 for your 2023 travel bucket list!

The Gambia - unique affordable luxury winter sun holiday Africa

Authentic Chica

Nov 27, 20227 min read

The Gambia - unique affordable luxury winter sun holiday Africa

Gambia the smallest country in Africa, surrounded by Senegal & the Atlantic Ocean, perfect for a unique affordable luxury holiday in winter.

Aruba - 4 unique accommodations - affordable luxury & workation friendly

Authentic Chica

Oct 3, 20228 min read

Aruba - 4 unique accommodations - affordable luxury & workation friendly

If you love tropical islands , unique accommodations, affordable luxury hotels & private pool villas as much as I do, and are looking...

Zanzibar-Africa - 9 photogenic spots, foodie hotspots & must do’s

Authentic Chica

Apr 11, 20227 min read

Zanzibar-Africa - 9 photogenic spots, foodie hotspots & must do’s

Despite its size, Zanzibar is very diverse with beach, nature & culture. See my top 9 photogenic / foodie spots & things to do in this blog!

Zanzibar Authentic Chic - 5 star business class experience

Authentic Chica

Mar 27, 20224 min read

Zanzibar Authentic Chic - 5 star business class experience

Do you like white beaches, blue seas, sea food, boattrips, tropical landscapes, & friendly locals too? Then Zanzibar is the island for you!

Authentic Chica

Nov 14, 20214 min read

Aruba - 9 most Instagram-mable spots

Aruba is very diverse & highly Instagram-mable with its white sandy palm tree beaches, bright blue waters, cacti, colorful houses & murals!

Exploring Aruba like a local - road trips, pool villa stay & top 11 beaches

Authentic Chica

Oct 14, 20217 min read

Exploring Aruba like a local - road trips, pool villa stay & top 11 beaches

This blog is for you if you like road trips, beautiful beaches, easy to reach by car & want to stay on Aruba in a pool villa, like a local!

Aruba - best barefoot restaurants & local (foodie) hotspots

Authentic Chica

Sep 22, 20218 min read

Aruba - best barefoot restaurants & local (foodie) hotspots

I fell in love with Aruba because of its natural beauty, but also for its offering of 250 unique & barefoot restaurants and foodie hotspots!

Dominican Republic - 4 unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range

Authentic Chica

Apr 26, 20208 min read

Dominican Republic - 4 unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range

While I stayed in 300 hotels, I was surprised by the unique accommodations in the Dominican Republic. I'm happy to share 4 of my favourites.

The most authentic & Instagram-mable spots of the Dominican Republic

Authentic Chica

Mar 31, 20207 min read

The most authentic & Instagram-mable spots of the Dominican Republic

Want something inspiring to focus on for the future? Then dream away to the Dominican Republic with me, even if just for a few minutes!

Aruba top 10 restaurants - my fave foodie hotspots

Authentic Chica

Aug 5, 20196 min read

Aruba top 10 restaurants - my fave foodie hotspots

Aruba impressed me with the big variety of high quality food & beautiful restaurants, with lots of gluten-free, vegan & vegetarian options!

9 Aruba must do's & authentic photo spots

Authentic Chica

Jul 2, 20197 min read

9 Aruba must do's & authentic photo spots

Looking for tropics, sun, white sands, turquoise seas, good food, friendly people and palm trees, aka paradise? Then Aruba's got you covered

7 days in Paradise - Dominican Republic roundtrip

Authentic Chica

Apr 25, 20195 min read

7 days in Paradise - Dominican Republic roundtrip

For me the Dominican Republic is the definition of paradise and on this island you don’t have to choose! See for yourself in this blog.

Bali’s most unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range

Authentic Chica

Jan 16, 20186 min read

Bali’s most unique accommodations revealed – mid to high range

If you read my previous blog you have experienced 5 of the most luxurious private pool villas on Bali with me already. But during the...

Top 5 unique private pool villas around Bali

Authentic Chica

Dec 29, 20178 min read

Top 5 unique private pool villas around Bali

Have you ever been to Bali? If so you might have noticed that this magical island holds so much beauty, in nature, culture, heritage,...

Maldives: ultimate private pool villa combination at Angsana Velavaru

Authentic Chica

Jul 30, 20174 min read

Maldives: ultimate private pool villa combination at Angsana Velavaru

I am still missing the Maldives and would love to go back, but happy to be able to give away a trip to this wonderful paradise to one...

Maldives marine life heaven - top 5 to do + win a FREE 4 day luxury stay!

Authentic Chica

Jul 21, 20174 min read

Maldives marine life heaven - top 5 to do + win a FREE 4 day luxury stay!

As you could have read in my previous blog our holiday in the Maldives was pure paradise to me. I dreamt about visiting these islands for...

Maldives: 2 ultimate private luxury island retreats of Angsana Ihuru & Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Authentic Chica

Jul 16, 20176 min read

Maldives: 2 ultimate private luxury island retreats of Angsana Ihuru & Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

All island lovers looking for the perfect holiday destination, the ultimate vacation or a truly tropical trip to paradise do read on. But...

Ultimate South Africa road trip part 2: Stellenbosch, Route 62, Garden Route & Safari’s

Authentic Chica

May 1, 20173 min read

Ultimate South Africa road trip part 2: Stellenbosch, Route 62, Garden Route & Safari’s

If you read my previous blog about South Africa and the Cape Town Area, you know why I fell in love with this country during our last...

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...

Bali’s Top Private Luxury Pool Villas in Sanur & Seminyak

Authentic Chica

Feb 25, 20176 min read

Bali’s Top Private Luxury Pool Villas in Sanur & Seminyak

What kind of accommodation do you prefer on vacation? I have stayed in many different accommodation types already and although I adored...

Ultimate Authentic Luxury Bali & Gili Trawangan trip

Authentic Chica

Feb 14, 20177 min read

Ultimate Authentic Luxury Bali & Gili Trawangan trip

As you could have read in my previous blog last month we had a stop over in Singapore but the actual destination was Bali! I have been...

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!...

Morocco desert beauty, dunes and Kasbahs

Authentic Chica

Dec 15, 20164 min read

Morocco desert beauty, dunes and Kasbahs

Have you ever been to Africa? Of course safari’s and animal spotting are unique there, but what about a visit to the Sahara? The north of...

Royal Moroccan riad stay at Palais Amani in Fes

Authentic Chica

Dec 9, 20165 min read

Royal Moroccan riad stay at Palais Amani in Fes

During our big round trip through Morocco we had the pleasure to stay 2 nights in Fes, and soon found out that this white washed city was...

Ultimate luxury hotel stay at Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay Morocco

Authentic Chica

Nov 27, 20166 min read

Ultimate luxury hotel stay at Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay Morocco

Last month I visited Morocco for the first time in my life and although I had been to Spain and Africa already this country is such a...

New York City's hotspots and New Years Eve

Authentic Chica

Dec 31, 20157 min read

New York City's hotspots and New Years Eve

In my previous blog post New York City sights and view points I wrote about the city’s architecture, landmarks and the best viewpoints of...

Authentic Chica

Dec 29, 20155 min read

New York City sights and viewpoints

New York City a.k.a.’The Big Apple’ is more popular than ever for many reasons, I will name some of mine to convince you why you should...

Aussie east coast round trip in only 3 weeks

Authentic Chica

Sep 20, 20156 min read

Aussie east coast round trip in only 3 weeks

Australia is one of the largest countries on earth and called the land ‘down under’ because it is below the Equator. Most of the land in...

Authentic Chica

Aug 30, 20154 min read

Australia outback adventure

A few years ago we made an amazing round trip through Australia. One of the largest countries on earth, so large that it is actually a...

Exploring Bali's sights and surroundings

Authentic Chica

Aug 15, 20154 min read

Exploring Bali's sights and surroundings

Being a real wanderer and explorer I wanted to see everything Bali has to offer in our 2 weeks visit. That is quite difficult though when...

Authentic Chica

Aug 14, 20153 min read

Bali - island of the Gods

Bali is one of the most friendly, popular, commercial, green, diverse and beautiful islands of Indonesia. It is also known as island of...

Authentic Chica

Jun 13, 20156 min read

Phuket & Phi Phi's hotspots

So now finally after 9 years I was reunited with my island loves Phuket and the Phi Phi islands. As Thailand is quite big and diverse I...

Authentic Chica

May 28, 20152 min read

Reunited with Thailand

It has been 10 years since I was single, fearless and hungry for adventure, which lead to 1 month of backpacking through Thailand alone!...