Authentic Chica
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.
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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!
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!
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!
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?
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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...
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!
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!
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!
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.
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...
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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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!
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!
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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
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.
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...
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,...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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!...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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!...
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