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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!
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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
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11 of the most Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands. Think: castles, palaces, purple fields, cherry blossom forests, and Unesco Sites.
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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!
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Road trip to Normandy & Brittany – Highlights of Northwest France
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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!
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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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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
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Exploring Northern Ireland in style - the ultimate road trip
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My 15 fave phone photography, video & editing apps
Do you love creating content through photography and video as much as I do, and if so, how much time do you spend on selecting and...
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A few of the most asked questions during my workshops and via my social media accounts last year were: How can I start my own business,...
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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...
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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...
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Sep 25, 20186 min read
9 tips for content creation, personal branding & photography for social media
Content marketing & personal branding, what is it exactly and why is it important, especially for social media? Questions I get a lot....
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Jul 21, 20187 min read
10 success factors for Instagram & building your own brand
So far I have hosted 30 Instagram marketing workshops and masterclasses for more than 150 brands, companies, freelancers and ig-ers. I...
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5 most Instagram-mable spots in Istria - Croatian Girls Trip Adventure
Croatia is definitely amongst my top 10 countries in Europe. Last month I have been there for the 3rd time in 2 years already which says...
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Instagram revealed: Algorithm bullshit & other social media myths debunked
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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...
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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,...
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Nov 30, 20174 min read
Portugal's best kept secret - fall in love with the Alentejo
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Instagram revealed: value for your brand & business - keep up with workshops, Instagram stories
Social media, either you love it or you hate it. I can honestly say that I have a love/hate relationship with it as well, especially with...
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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...
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Sep 23, 20175 min read
My life as a social media addict: the good, bad & the ugly
If you love taking pictures, sharing your daily life, unique experiences and travels on social media, especially Instagram, and are...
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Aug 30, 20176 min read
Instagram revealed: Updates, new features, engagement and follower drop, influencer frauds & loo
Are you also fed up with Instagram, adjusting their algorithm all the time, diminishing your engagement, constantly adding new updates,...
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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...
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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...
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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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Jul 7, 20175 min read
9 Tips for the perfect Instagram pictures & editing
Who am I to give tips on photography & editing? I am not a professional photographer, I’m not a huge online influencer, but I do love...
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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...
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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...
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May 11, 20173 min read
Travel light, comfortable & stylish with KameleonRose – the ultimate travel dress
Do you think looking fashionable and stylish can be combined with feeling comfortable, dressing practical and packing light at the same...
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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...
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Mar 13, 20175 min read
Instagram: My 15 favourite social travel sista’s
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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...
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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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Instagram tips, social media strategies & personal branding
As I mentioned earlier already I love Instagram, and while I’m a fulltime travel blogger and social media manager for various companies...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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As you might know by now I am a fulltime social media manager and travel blogger and started my Instagram account @AuthenticChica...
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Sep 17, 20165 min read
Beauty of Western Norway – fjords, boats, trains and waterfalls
Wild nature, impressive viewpoints, glaciers, sailing through fjords, hiking in verdant and lush forestry nature areas, all images that...
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Aug 29, 20166 min read
Instagram tips for organic growth part 2
Instagram is all about inspiration, connection and real engagement and that’s exactly why I started my account, and love social media....
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Jul 30, 20168 min read
Instagram do's and don'ts for organic growth part 1
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Jul 21, 20166 min read
Authentic French Riviera luxury at Le Mas Candille Hotel
For our final stay in the Cote d’Azur, also known as the French Riviera, we had a true authentic luxury experience at a beautiful 5 star...
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Jul 11, 20167 min read
Beauty of the Cote d'Azur - Top 10 French Riviera places
In my previous hotel review post I already talked about the beauty and authenticity of Saint-Tropez including a few pictures. Here I...
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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...
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May 19, 20165 min read
A classy cultural weekend at Bilderberg Hotels Amsterdam
Last week we had a lovely cultural weekend in the Netherlands during a small citytrip, staying in a luxurious but authentic boutique...
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May 9, 20166 min read
The Positive Power of Instagram & Top follows
Some people think that Instagram is superficial, fake, all about appearances and looks, and does not reflect the real world at all! I can...
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Apr 26, 20166 min read
Top 10 hotels around the world - Low budget to Luxury
What’s a professional hotel sleeper and how to find the perfect hotel or accommodation for your next trip, holiday or vacation? This year...
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