Traveling in West Europe - Chris Travel Blog https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/europe/western/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:59:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg Traveling in West Europe - Chris Travel Blog https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/europe/western/ 32 32 GREECE – Top things to do and see in Corfu and a Corfu itinerary https://www.christravelblog.com/top-things-to-do-and-see-in-corfu-and-a-corfu-itinerary/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:59:56 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37344 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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]]> PORTUGAL – Lisbon to Porto: The perfect Portugal itinerary for 7-10 days https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-lisbon-to-porto-the-perfect-portugal-itinerary-for-7-10-days/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 16:51:28 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25856 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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]]> FRANCE – The ultimate 10 day South France itinerary for a road trip packed with culture https://www.christravelblog.com/france-the-ultimate-10-day-south-france-itinerary-for-a-road-trip-packed-with-culture/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:44:44 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=22802 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 https://www.christravelblog.com/finland-eating-in-helsinki-my-favorite-restaurant-hotspots-for-lunch-dinner/ Mon, 22 May 2017 19:41:32 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=22569 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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]]> GERMANY – My favorite hotspots in Berlin to drink craft beer https://www.christravelblog.com/germany-my-favorite-hotspots-in-berlin-to-drink-craft-beer/ Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:14:42 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=22167 I visit Berlin quite often for a day or two and I always try to find new places to drink craft beercraft beer. I will share with you my favorite hotspots to drink craft beer in Berlin. If you know any other place to go [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaça monastery as a day trip from Lisbon https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-tomar-batalha-and-alcobaca-monastery-as-a-day-trip-from-lisbon/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 20:13:44 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=21383 North of Lisbon you’ll find three monasteries which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are called the Convent of Christ in Tomar and the monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça. It’s possible to visit all three in a day trip from Lisbon and that’s exactly what [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Belém is a great day trip within Lisbon; these are the must see places https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-belem-is-a-great-day-trip-within-lisbon-these-are-the-must-see-places/ Thu, 24 Nov 2016 20:07:33 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20446 Belém is a neighborhood in western Lisbon at the mouth of the Tagus River. It’s history dates back to prehistoric times but it was in the Middle Ages that its most famous landmarks were constructed. These are the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower of Belém, both [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – A trip to old Coimbra & university on the way from Porto to Lisbon https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-a-trip-to-old-coimbra-university-on-the-way-from-porto-to-lisbon/ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:47:08 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19216 Coimbra is a city in Portugal with centuries of history and therefore a must on any road trip itinerary through Portugal. It’s also possible to visit from either Lisbon or better even Porto as a day trip. I visited Coimbra and its university on the [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – A day trip to Guimarães from Porto: the birthplace of Portugal https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-a-day-trip-to-guimaraes-from-porto-the-birthplace-of-portugal/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:20:24 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17769 It has been exactly one and a half-year since I had to cancel a trip to Portugal due to family issues. Now it was finally the time to visit Portugal together with my wife and kids; we did a 7-10 day road trip in Portugal. [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – The 6 best hotspots in Lisbon for lunch and dinner https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-the-6-best-hotspots-in-lisbon-for-lunch-and-dinner/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:43:28 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17324 Lisbon is full of restaurants and bars and this makes it difficult to choose where to go. I always spend some time before my trips looking which are good and when at a destination I will ask the locals for more input. In this article [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Estoril near Lisbon, a luxury oceanfront retreat https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-estoril-near-lisbon-a-luxury-oceanfront-retreat/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:52:24 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16825 Estoril is a town about 30 kilometers away from Lisbon and I stayed there 2 nights during my Portugal road trip. Actually I ended up staying 3 nights as I got ill the last day. I chose the hotel because of the location on the [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – The 6 best hotspots in Porto for lunch and dinner https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-the-6-best-hotspots-in-porto-for-lunch-and-dinner/ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 18:32:30 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16799 Porto is full of restaurants and bars and this makes it difficult to choose where to go. I always spend some time before my trips looking which are good and when at a destination I will ask the locals for more input. In this article [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Lisbon, a modern luxury hotel for business & leisure https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-lisbon-a-modern-luxury-hotel-for-business-leisure/ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:58:50 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16779 My road trip in Portugal included a two night stay in Lisbon to explore the city center and the historical town of Belém. I booked the Intercontinental Lisbon which is located at the end of the Avenue de Liberdade. Just a 15 minute walk to [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Porto, luxury in a 18th century palace https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-porto-luxury-in-a-18th-century-palace-hotel-review/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:07:04 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16762 Porto is a beautiful city in the north of Portugal. A recent road trip in Portugal included three nights in Porto. The Intercontinental Porto, also called the Palacio das Cardosas, was my home during these nights. A luxury hotel in downtown Porto and a perfect [read more]

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]]> FRANCE – From Marseille to Cannes, leg 6 of the South France roadtrip https://www.christravelblog.com/france-marseille-cannes-leg-6-south-france-roadtrip/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 21:02:32 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15553 It was already halfway of my road trip in South France with the family when we drove from Marseille to Cannes. This day we did three stops: at the Tour Royal Fort of Toulon, the Chartreuse de la Verne and the Abbey of Thoronet. Three [read more]

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]]> FRANCE – A country I visited many times with family and friends (#TBT) https://www.christravelblog.com/france-a-country-i-visited-many-times-with-family-and-friends-tbt/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:24:10 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15227 #TBT [ThrowBackThursday] week 47 of 2015. This week, something I remember from my visits to France, 1 of the 52 countries I visited prior to 2015. France is probably the number one destination in the Netherlands for travelling. My first visit to France was when [read more]

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]]> NETHERLANDS – Beautiful nature at Lauwersmeer & the Pieterpad walking trail https://www.christravelblog.com/netherlands-beautiful-nature-at-lauwersmeer-the-pieterpad-walking-trail/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:05:30 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15050 The north of the Netherlands is home to beautiful nature and the start of the internationally known hiking trail the Pieterpad leading all the way to the most southern point of the country. It is also home to my roots near Dokkum and so it [read more]

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]]> GREECE – All about setting fire, debts, porn and candy girls (#TBT) https://www.christravelblog.com/greece-all-about-setting-fire-debts-porn-and-candy-girls-tbt/ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:20:18 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15041 #TBT [ThrowBackThursday] week 45 of 2015. This week, something I remember from my visit to Greece, 1 of the 52 countries I visited prior to 2015. Greece, the land with many islands, a rich history, great food and huge debts. I have only seen Athens [read more]

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]]> FRANCE – Two nights in Marseille during leg 5 of our South France road trip https://www.christravelblog.com/france-two-nights-in-marseille-during-leg-5-of-our-south-france-road-trip/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:32:26 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=14960 My road trip along the coast in South France with the family included two nights in Marseille. We had a hectic arrival through the small streets about which I wrote in the previous post: leg 4: Montmajour & Silvacane Abbey, Glanum and Salagon. We had [read more]

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]]> NETHERLANDS – An Amsterdam city walk for first-timers https://www.christravelblog.com/netherlands-an-amsterdam-city-walk-for-first-timers/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:50:56 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=14203 Whether you are in Amsterdam for business or leisure this city walk is a must do for everyone to get a good impression of the city. The walk can easily be done in a day if you do not visit all the museums on the [read more]

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]]> SWITZERLAND – The Tamina spring & Bad RagARTz in Bad Ragaz https://www.christravelblog.com/switzerland-the-tamina-spring-bad-ragartz-in-bad-ragaz/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:52:27 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=14088 Bad Ragaz in Switzerland is home to the worldwide known Tamina spring which can be visited through the Tamina Gorge. Every three years an outdoor art exposition is held called Bad RagARTz. I visited Bad Ragaz while staying at the modern luxury wellness resort Grand [read more]

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]]> FRANCE – A Mont Saint-Michel day trip in Normandy https://www.christravelblog.com/france-a-mont-saint-michel-day-trip-in-normandy/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:07:20 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=13583 It has been about 15 years ago that I have been on a Mont Saint-Michel day trip and all of the photos I made at that time are analogue. I’m not planning to digitalize any old photos but now my wife did a Mont Saint-Michel [read more]

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]]> NETHERLANDS – A city trip to Utrecht, a place rich with activities https://www.christravelblog.com/netherlands-a-city-trip-to-utrecht-a-place-rich-with-activities/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:32:29 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=12977 Utrecht is a city located in central Netherlands and a great city trip for a leisure weekend or in combination with a business trip. I visited Utrecht recently with my daughter and we enjoyed our time together a lot. Most of my trips I had [read more]

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]]> NETHERLANDS – A day full of cultural activities in Dokkum and Moddergat https://www.christravelblog.com/netherlands-a-day-full-of-cultural-activities-in-dokkum-and-moddergat/ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:51:17 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=12722 The north of the Netherlands is home to pristine nature which I covered in a previous article (read here), so it is time now to take you to the culture which Lauwersmeer area is rich of. In this article I will share with you my [read more]

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]]> FRANCE – Montmajour & Silvacane Abbey, Glanum and Salagon: leg 4 of our South France road trip itinerary https://www.christravelblog.com/france-montmajour-silvacane-abbey-glanum-salagon-south-france-road-trip-itinerary/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 17:56:22 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=12356 The 4th leg of our family South France road trip itinerary would be the last one to be packed with things to see from early morning to late evening. It would get easier the next days. We started the day early north of Marseille in [read more]

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