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Europe

Europe is the smallest continent but with a wide diversity of culture. With the open borders one can easily travel from one country to another without passing any immigration, with some exceptions. There are a few microstates of great interest to visit. I split up the continent in east and west and the Netherlands my home country.

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GREECE – Top things to do and see in Corfu and a Corfu itinerary

December 16, 2021 Chris W. Comments Off on GREECE – Top things to do and see in Corfu and a Corfu itinerary

Corfu is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea and a popular holiday destination. Its coast is dotted with beautiful beaches and resorts from budget to upscale. If you are interested in an active or cultural holiday you don’t need to worry as Corfu has [read more]

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North Macedonia – Road Trip Itinerary for 7-10 days

September 29, 2021 Chris W. Comments Off on North Macedonia – Road Trip Itinerary for 7-10 days

North Macedonia is a tiny landlocked country in eastern Europe and the best unspoiled destination in the Balkan. In this North Macedonia itinerary, I take you to the most important place of interest. It even includes a day trip to the Albanian side of lake [read more]

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June 18, 2021 Chris W. Comments Off on RUSSIA – The Moscow Metro; the perfect tour during a rainy day

I have always been intrigued by communist architecture. The Moscow Metro is a fine example which I wanted to visit for a long time. I visited Moscow already a few times but never found the time for it. This year I visited Moscow for the [read more]

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June 14, 2021 Chris W. Comments Off on RUSSIA – Visiting Moscow for leisure or business? Stay at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat!

Every year I visit Moscow for business and I combine this with a bit of leisure. This year I visited the Moscow metro to see all the beautiful decorated stations. I stayed five nights at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat. A luxury hotel where the [read more]

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LITHUANIA – 1 week itinerary: Vilnius city trip and 3 day trips from Vilnius

July 15, 2020 Chris W. Comments Off on LITHUANIA – 1 week itinerary: Vilnius city trip and 3 day trips from Vilnius

After a weird first half of 2020 it’s finally possible to travel again. I had several cancelled trips (to 9 new countries!) but finally it was possible to hit the road again. Vilnius, Lithuania, was my the first destination of 2020. I went there mid-June [read more]

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PORTUGAL – Lisbon to Porto: The perfect Portugal itinerary for 7-10 days

June 17, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off on PORTUGAL – Lisbon to Porto: The perfect Portugal itinerary for 7-10 days

Portugal is a beautiful country with centuries of history and amazing nature. In northern Portugal a Lisbon to Porto road trip is the best way to explore it all. I did this road trip with my family and came up with this Portugal itinerary which [read more]

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RUSSIA – Moscow craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots

October 2, 2017 Chris W. Comments Off on RUSSIA – Moscow craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots

You might think craft beer in Russia? Isn’t that all about Vodka? Or, maybe, an Imperial Stout? No, there is a huge craft beer scene emerging with breweries popping up all over the country. In Moscow alone, there are dozens of craft beer bars of [read more]

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CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots

September 11, 2017 Chris W. Comments Off on CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots

Finally! After a dozen or more visits to Prague I was finally able to check out the craft beer scene. The Czech Republic is the birthplace of Pilsner and that’s what I have been drinking there the past several years. Time for a difference. Craft [read more]

France

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June 21, 2017 Chris W. Comments Off on FRANCE – The ultimate 10 day South France itinerary for a road trip packed with culture

France: some love it, some hate it. I love it! During my teenage years I travelled a lot in France but this was mostly the upper half of the country. I always wanted to do a road trip in Southern France and show my kids [read more]

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FINLAND – Eating in Helsinki; my favorite restaurant hotspots for lunch & dinner

May 22, 2017 Chris W. Comments Off on FINLAND – Eating in Helsinki; my favorite restaurant hotspots for lunch & dinner

My recent visit to Helsinki was my first time in town and my first visit to Finland. It was Easter time which meant some places were closed including restaurants. I did find however four restaurants that were open and which I found worth testing for [read more]

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