North America

This month it’s 7 years ago that I first set foot on Curacao. The holiday felt like a honeymoon, so wonderfully relaxed. Sun, sea, beach… A real paradise feeling! I…

Today exactly 15 years ago, I arrived in Madison, Wisconsin, USA to study abroad for a semester. I felt so excited. And still I think back to that time with…

Taking a boat ride can make an awesome (half) day trip while on vacation, especially with sunny weather! In this article I will share the boat trips that I made…

Havana or La Habana, the capital of Cuba. You must have an idea about it. Classic cars, music, cigars… So, what to see in Havana? I’m not trying to rewrite the…

Concerts are always a good excuse for me to take another trip. I have been to hundreds of concerts; music has taken me to many places, from the Bahamas to…

Apparently, there are still people who question the value of a travel insurance. Is it really necessary? Is it worth the money? The simple answer is: yes, it is. Don’t…

Wondering where to stay in New York? There are thousands of hotels in New York City, one better than the other. Save yourself hours of searching. Here is my favorite…

Are you a New York City first-timer? Did you finally decide to go to New York City soon? Great plan! I am sure you will love it. I have been to New…

NYE in NYC. It sounds so cool. But it can be an expensive nightmare. Five times That’s how often I have been to New York (so far). My first visit…

Don’t you just love watching documentaries about destinations? Learning about other countries and their citizens, getting inspired for new travel plans. In this blog I share my favorite travel series.…

Trip planning The itinerary in this blog takes you to casa particulares at different places throughout western and central Cuba in 16-18 days: Havana (3 nights) Maria la Gorda (min.…

In this blog I will discuss general decisions and tips regarding transport (such as renting a car) and accommodation for a round trip through Cuba. For more specific tips, please check…