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• Cabiner: Sleeping in a Beautiful Off-the-grid Cabin in the Woods 4 years ago It’s been 30 minutes since we left our car and anything that reminds us of our hectic city life behind. Carrying a backpack that hasn’t been used in years. And pulling a folding wagon filled with food and drinks for the coming days. Any doubts about whether it’s still possible to find quiet...
• Essen & Duisburg: the Urban Jungle of the Ruhr Region in Germany 4 years ago I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to keep this up, but for now I’m trying to avoid trips that require getting on an airplane. Which means that if I do want to travel abroad, I look for places just across the border. So when I received an invite to visit Essen and Duisburg… Continue...
• 15 Great Things to Do in Amersfoort, the Netherlands 4 years ago I’d been planning to visit Amersfoort for a while now. With its historic city centre, great restaurants and shops, and plenty of things to see, Amersfoort is the perfect destination for a day trip when you’re visiting the Netherlands. This beautiful city is super close to Utrecht, but also from...
• A Stay at the Legendary Hotel des Indes in The Hague 4 years ago The first time I visited Hotel des Indes was to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday. Despite having lived in The Hague her entire life, it also happened to be her first time to see the hotel from the inside. Hotel des Indes is a landmark in The Hague. Everyone knows it. The grand, impressive...
• Visiting Dordrecht, a Perfect Day Trip from Amsterdam 4 years ago Travel plans may have turned into vouchers for (hopefully) next year, but that doesn’t mean that we won’t be traveling at all. It will just be a bit closer to home. Starting with: Dordrecht, a perfect day trip from Amsterdam or Rotterdam. If I’m being honest, there are still many beautiful...

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