Islands

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

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

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!

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!

Discover the ultimate combination of history, class & heritage of this unique island in Greece via my Rhodes island guide with many pics.

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!

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?

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

Madeira is not only perfect for nature enthusiasts, but also for authentic chic food and hotel lovers. Find 9 of my favourites in this blog.

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal and northwest of the Canary Islands, the volcanic island Madeira is like the Hawaii...

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 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.

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

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

Get ready to experience Zakynthos authentic chic, with 2 luxury hotels & 6 unique activities to enjoy this hidden gem in Greece like a VIP.

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

Explore Terschelling with me! A quaint island in the unique Wadden Sea of the Netherlands, declared a Unesco Heritage Site since 2009.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

Let me show you why Formentera is truly a hidden gem among the Balearic islands & is perfect for nature, beach, gastronomy & culture lovers!

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.

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.

How I love Ireland, land of wide nature plains, castles, heritage and turbulent history, but also strong culture, friendly people, good...

As a true island lover I am a big fan of Greece, and since I only visited 2 Greek islands so far, I still have 5,998 to go! After my...

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...

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

Attention all island-, city trip, nature, hiking, road trip, heritage and architecture lovers, I found the perfect destination that...

In my previous blog you’ve read about the most Instagrammable spots, the colorful houses and very photogenic markets & shops of Cork...

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...

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...

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...

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

In my previous Beauty of Lesvos blog I already showed you the beauty and authenticity of the island through many pictures. But as Lesvos...

This is an ode to the Greek island Lesbos, better known as Lesvos, island of good food, 11 million olive trees, affectionate cats, quaint...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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