The Pieterpad Trail: the most famous hike in the Netherlands

The Pieterpad Trail: the most famous hike in the Netherlands

The Pieterpad trail is the most famous long distance trail in the Netherlands. It starts in Pieterburen up north in Groningen to the Pietersberg in Southern Limburg. You will hike almost 500 kilometers to some of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands. The Pieterpad 

Hiking in the Netherlands: the most beautiful trails

Hiking in the Netherlands: the most beautiful trails

Hiking in the Netherlands? You might think this is a joke. Isn’t it as flat as a dutch pancake? Isn’t it one of the most densely populated countries in the world?  Yes it is, but hiking in the Netherlands is very well possible. Even enjoyable. 

The Oslo to Bergen train: the beautiful Bergensbanen

The Oslo to Bergen train: the beautiful Bergensbanen

The Oslo to Bergen train, or the Bergensbanen in Norway is considered to be one of the most scenic train rides in Europe. Whether this is true, depends on personal opinions. It is, however, the highest railway line in Scandinavia.  The train from Oslo to 

Backpacking Belgium: the best experiences in Belgium

Backpacking Belgium: the best experiences in Belgium

This post is a travelguide to Backpacking Belgium and the best things about Belgium for the independent budget traveller. Belgium is located in the heart of Western Europe and borders The Netherlands, France, Luxembourg and Germany. Although it is a small country there are many 

The Best Things to do in El Rocio, Spain

The Best Things to do in El Rocio, Spain

This post is about the best things to do in El Rocio, Spain. El Rocío is a small village located in the province of Huelva in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. It is a charming and picturesque village with narrow streets and whitewashed buildings. 

Via Verde de la Sierra: how to cycle the Sierra Greenway

Via Verde de la Sierra: how to cycle the Sierra Greenway

This post is about cycling the Via Verde de la Sierra or the Sierra greenway in Andalucia Spain. The Via Verde de la Sierra follows the old railway track that runs for 36 kilometers from the white village of Olvera to Puerto Serrano in the 

The Best Things to do in Olvera, Spain

The Best Things to do in Olvera, Spain

This post is about the best things to do in Olvera Spain. Olvera in Spain is one of the charming white villages or ‘pueblos blancos’ in the heart of Andalusia. The picturesque village is perched high on top of a hill at an altitude of 

Hiking the Alpujarras: the beautiful GR7 trail

Hiking the Alpujarras: the beautiful GR7 trail

This post is about hiking the GR7 trail in the Alpujarras. The Alpujarras is a beautiful region in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains near Granada. The GR7 hiking trail that runs through the Alpujarras is among the most scenic hikes in the Andalucia 

The Best Things to do in Zuheros, Spain

The Best Things to do in Zuheros, Spain

This post is about the best things to do in Zuheros in Spain. Zuheros is a small town located in Andalusia. It is in the foothills of the Sierra Subbética mountain range, about 76 kilometers south of the city of Córdoba.  Zuheros is one of 

Via Verde del Aceite: how to cycle the Olive Oil Greenway

Via Verde del Aceite: how to cycle the Olive Oil Greenway

This post is about cycling the Via Verde del Aceite or the Olive Oil greenway in Andalucia Spain. The via verde del Aceite follows the old railway track that runs for 120 kilometers from Jaen to Puente Genil. Cycling the Via Verde del Aceite allows 

The Best Places to Visit in Mainland Greece

The Best Places to Visit in Mainland Greece

This post is about the best places to visit in mainland Greece. Greece remains one of my favourite countries in Europe and one that I never get tired of. I remember whole days spent at the beach, building sand castles and looking for shells. Every 

Why you should visit Lapland in October

Why you should visit Lapland in October

Are you planning to visit Lapland in October, but are you doubting whether this is a good time to visit?  When I planned my own trip to Lapland in October I was discouraged by the information online. Autumn was off season. The weather would be