2019

My adventures in Firenze, Pisa and Lucca

My adventures in Firenze, Pisa and Lucca

I was on my way to Florence and Pisa. How exciting! While discovering the Florence, Pisa and Lucca triangle, I have found the perfect spot to stay. It was my little Italian home for 4 days. Basically the perfect idyllic Italian country house you want…

Verona and the Reggio Emilia Province of Italy

Verona and the Reggio Emilia Province of Italy

Italy was always my favourite country, besides Australia. I have been here many times, whether it was during a school trip, on a crazy weekend trip with my sister, or a road trip through Tuscany with my beautiful mum. I love the food, the culture…

Skiing in Zakopane, Poland vs. Jasná, Slovakia

Skiing in Zakopane, Poland vs. Jasná, Slovakia

It is always good to be back in Poland again, spending time with my family as well as skiing. I wanted to hike the polish mountains last year, but decided to do the three day walk instead and so, this winter, I finally went skiing…

My top 6 things to do in Istanbul

My top 6 things to do in Istanbul

There was so much to explore in beautiful Istanbul that I am sure I haven’t covered it all. However, following my last post – My Trip to Istanbul – and during my 5 days in Istanbul, I have gathered my top 6 things to do.…

My trip to Istanbul – where culture and people meet

My trip to Istanbul – where culture and people meet

Hello Turkey! After Egypt my trip to Istanbul follows. What to expect? Part of the deal with my dad and him coming to Hurghada – Diving in Hurghada with my Dad – was to visit Istanbul as well. Furthermore, the weather was supposed to be…

Diving in Hurghada with my Dad

Diving in Hurghada with my Dad

If you would have told me only two weeks ago, I would be diving, especially scuba diving in Hurghada with my dad, I would have said NO WAY! I am not very comfortable in water. The thought of going diving always scared me. However, after…

My round trip: Luxor – Aswan – Abu Simbel – Luxor

My round trip: Luxor – Aswan – Abu Simbel – Luxor

I am writing this blog post overlooking the Red Sea, after having just completed my round trip: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Luxor. It was a great trip with more temples, history, and a Nile river cruise. Where you basically do nothing for two days,…

Luxor, the biggest ‘open-air museum’

Luxor, the biggest ‘open-air museum’

To explore more of Egypt, all you have to do is follow the Nile River, the longest river in the world at 6,695km. From my time with the Pyramids, I headed south towards the town Luxor and Luxor Temple, the biggest ‘open-air museum’ in Egypt.…

Hanging out with the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza

Hanging out with the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza

Leaving UAE meant, I have left the modern day castles in the sand and arrived at the ultimate castles in the sand. The 4500 year old Pyramids! Where else can you spend the day hanging out with the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza? How…