by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 20, 2018 | City guide, City trip, Europe, Russia, St Petersburg
After six days in St Petersburg, I’ve only scratched the surface of what Russia is like. I am under no illusion that you can get to know a country this big and diverse by visiting just one city. But it is a great introduction to Russia and I leave hungry for more. Not...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 9, 2018 | City trip, City guide, Europe, Food & Drink, Sweden
The woman behind the counter looks confused when I apologetically respond to her question in English. It’s not the first time this happens. Not that the people in Gothenburg don’t speak English, which they do perfectly, but with the way I look they often...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jun 21, 2018 | Europe, The Netherlands
It’s interesting how most people automatically assume I live in Amsterdam when I tell them I’m from the Netherlands. I don’t mind, there’s nothing wrong with Amsterdam, but it’s as if the Netherlands is Amsterdam. Which is why I was so...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | May 16, 2018 | Australia, City guide, City trip, Oceania
I leave Melbourne thinking ‘We should try this again’. It isn’t love at first sight like I experienced in Sydney. And with all the high expectations I had of this city, I’m feeling a bit disappointed. But the truth is, I was tired. After...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Apr 16, 2018 | Multi destination, New Zealand, Oceania, Road trip, Travel itinerary
Driving through New Zealand is without a doubt one of the travel highlights of last year. Partly because I managed to drive on the other side of the road for three weeks without hitting anything or anyone. But mostly because it’s one of the most beautiful,...
