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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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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