by Jacintha Verdegaal | Nov 29, 2018 | Africa, Multi destination, South Africa, Travel itinerary
If you’ve never been to Africa, South Africa is the perfect place to start. It has it all: incredible landscapes, wild animals, a delicious (both modern and traditional) food scene, and let’s not forget the vineyards and wine. In general, it’s also...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Nov 15, 2018 | Art & Culture, Belgium, City guide, City trip, Europe
With its location in the heart of Flanders Mechelen is the perfect destination for a day trip from Brussels or Antwerp. Or – in my case – a nice weekend break. When I arrive at Mechelen station, I’m surpised it takes me less than two hours to get...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Oct 22, 2018 | Asia, Indonesia, Nature & Wildlife, Travel experiences
When Lonely Planet chooses a photo of one of their top sights as the cover for their Indonesia guide, you want to make sure you’ve seen it before leaving the country. Which is why after 4 days in Yogyakarta, I’m taking an eight hour train to Malang in East...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Oct 15, 2018 | Africa, Nature & Wildlife, Places to stay, South Africa
Klaserie Sands River Camp is the perfect place to stay if you want to have the ultimate luxury safari experience in South Africa. From the moment we arrive and they ask for our car keys to put our luggage in our room, to the warm farewell by the team when we sadly...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Oct 5, 2018 | Travel experiences, Africa, South Africa, Train journey
When time is not a factor, I love traveling by train. There’s something about slowly seeing the world outside your window change as you’re approaching your destination. Premier Classe train: the luxury budget alternative to the Blue Train My friend and I...