The night I arrive in Dubrovnik, a lightning storm strikes. It’s far out at sea, past the cursed island of Lokrum. It’s so far out that I can’t hear the accompanying thunder, and the rain clouds haven’t reached the mainland yet. So I sit on the beach outside my airbnb and watch as 15 million […]
Efteling. The place where magic breathes life and dreams come true. Forget Disneyland, Efteling is the hidden gem of The Netherlands. Europe’s fairytale theme park that is still under the radar. Efteling covers 72 hectares, and the wider resort around 276 hectares. From absolutely stunning world immersion to adrenaline-fuelled rollercoasters, this fairytale theme park is
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You’ve heard of Santa Claus, but have you heard of Odin Claus? North Europe has an impressive canon of unique Nordic Christmas myths and stories, many based on Norse mythology. From the ominous Yule cat to mischievous trolls, these are bedtime stories told to children to make them behave. However hidden within them is a
Personally, I think that Norway is at its most magical during the colder months of the year. I recently wrote about Bergen’s cosy autumn vibes, but visiting Bergen in winter is just as breath-taking. The darkness descends early and the city comes alive with festive lights. I feel like I’m finally getting to live out
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Utrecht is a gorgeous city in the Netherlands about 25 minutes by train from Amsterdam. Full of fascinating history, scenic canals and quaint pedestrian streets, it makes a perfect weekend getaway or a day trip from Amsterdam. I recently visited Utrecht to stay with my local friend, so I got an insider tour. I quickly
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Each Christmas, the people of Bergen come to together to create Pepperkakebyen: the world’s largest gingerbread town. It usually starts around the 15th of November and lasts until early January. I suggest checking the Visit Bergen website for accurate dates for the year you are visiting. Imagine this: walking into a large, dimly-lit room to
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Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of those links and make a purchase, I’ll get a small commission, at no cost to you, to help support this website. Picking the right accommodation can make or break your trip. When you arrive in a new country for
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Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of those links and make a purchase, I’ll get a small commission, at no cost to you, to help support this website. Autumn in Norway is pure magic. I’ve always loved the season; every year as summer comes to an
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Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of those links and make a purchase, I’ll get a small commission, at no cost to you, to help support this website. Having a fear of solo travel is natural, especially if you’ve never done it before. I remember the
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Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of those links and make a purchase, I’ll get a small commission, at no cost to you, to help support this website. Solo travel for introverts can be daunting. But the older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve realised that introversion
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