Islands

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

Madeira Culinary Adventure - 9 Unique Hotels & Restaurants

Authentic Chica

Feb 246 min read

Madeira Culinary Adventure - 9 Unique Hotels & Restaurants

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.

Madeira the Hawaii of Europe - 15 Instagrammable spots & things to do

Authentic Chica

Feb 148 min read

Madeira the Hawaii of Europe - 15 Instagrammable spots & things to do

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

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!

Experience Zakynthos Authentic Chic: 8 Best Luxury Hotels & Activities in Greece's hidden gem

Authentic Chica

Jun 11, 20237 min read

Experience Zakynthos Authentic Chic: 8 Best Luxury Hotels & Activities in Greece's hidden gem

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

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!

6 Reasons to fall in love with Terschelling - the Netherlands

Authentic Chica

May 22, 20227 min read

6 Reasons to fall in love with Terschelling - the Netherlands

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

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

Formentera - the hidden gem of the Baleares

Authentic Chica

Jun 12, 20196 min read

Formentera - the hidden gem of the Baleares

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

Exploring Northern Ireland in style - the ultimate road trip

Authentic Chica

May 27, 20197 min read

Exploring Northern Ireland in style - the ultimate road trip

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.

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.

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...

Kos & Patmos - the perfect Greek island combination of authentic luxury

Authentic Chica

Oct 14, 20186 min read

Kos & Patmos - the perfect Greek island combination of authentic luxury

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Lesvos’ top 10 towns, villages, cultural sights & hotspots

Authentic Chica

Jun 30, 20174 min read

Lesvos’ top 10 towns, villages, cultural sights & hotspots

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

Beauty of Lesvos - the authentic chic, yet undiscovered Greek island

Authentic Chica

Jun 22, 20173 min read

Beauty of Lesvos - the authentic chic, yet undiscovered Greek island

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

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...

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!...