Weekend tip: A royal stay in Veurne
Veurne is a hidden gem in the Westhoek region, which is situated between the North Sea and the French border. Walk through the historical city center, and go sipping cocktails in the city castle.
Celebrating midsummer in Dalarna
I wanted to experience the midsummer magic and went to Lake Siljan in Dalarna, the place-to-be to celebrate midsummer in a traditional way.
Where does the colorful Dalahorse come from?
A Dalahorse is a wooden statue of a horse which is hand carved and painted. It’s a unique piece of handicraft from Sweden!
Gränna, the candy cane village in Sweden
Gränna is a real-life candy cane village, with candy shops along the main street and a museum telling the story of a brave polar explorer.
Sleeping in a peat cabin nearby historic Elburg
A unique stay, isn’t it the perfect way to escape from the busy, everyday life? Recently, I discovered such a unique accommodation in the Netherlands: de Rijsgaardhoeve. Here, you can recharge your batteries in a special framework. By sleeping in a peat cabin, for instance!
The Brockenbahn: a train ride through winter wonderland
In the Harz, there are still multiple steam trains in operation. The Brockenbahn takes you to the Brocken summit, which is the highest peak in Northern Germany. It’s a magical train ride!
