by Jacintha Verdegaal | Feb 4, 2016 | City guide, City trip, Czech Republic, Europe, Prague
When you find yourself in Prague in December to experience a very special hotel, you could decide to stay in all day. Sleep, eat, drink cocktails and have a massage at the spa. But if you’re like us, you probably want to make the most of your stay in one of the...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jan 21, 2016 | City guide, City trip, Europe, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
In the Netherlands there’s this eternal rivalry between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. They’re the two largest cities in the country, but completely different. It’s North Holland versus South Holland, Ajax versus Feyenoord, canal houses versus modern...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Dec 23, 2015 | City trip, Czech Republic, Europe, Places to stay, Prague
A monastery and a luxury hotel doesn’t sound like an obvious combination, but it turns out to be a match made in heaven Prague. With secret passageways, beautiful courtyards, an astronomy tower with 360º views, friendly monks and an old library, I...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Dec 7, 2015 | Photography
My camera and I are inseparable most of the time. And I want to make sure that it’s protected when I carry it around. But that doesn’t mean I enjoy having to choose a camera bag over a beautiful stylish handbag. Can’t I have both? Last year I...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Dec 1, 2015 | City guide, City trip, New York, North America, USA
Things that will make you feel uncomfortable in New York: walking around the city with a selfie stick while talking to yourself on camera. Yes, I’ve done it. I was that person. The things you’ll find yourself doing as a travel blogger… But even...