by Jacintha Verdegaal | Dec 17, 2018 | Maastricht, City trip, Europe, Places to stay, The Netherlands
Maastricht is the most southern city in the Netherlands. So southern that it actually takes me longer to get here than Antwerp or Brussels in Belgium. But I love visiting Maastricht. It’s a beautiful, historic city and so different from other Dutch cities that...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Dec 12, 2018 | Travel experiences
I love keeping a journal when I travel. I want to remember every moment, every detail. The good, the bad and the ugly. One way to do this is taking photos, but they will only tell so much. Looking at a photo of a trip I made a few years ago will certainly bring back...
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...
