door Jacintha Verdegaal | jul 9, 2018 | City guide, Stedentrip, Europa, Eten & Drinken, Zweden
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...
door Jacintha Verdegaal | jun 21, 2018 | Europa, Nederland
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...
door Jacintha Verdegaal | mei 16, 2018 | Australië, City guide, Stedentrip, Oceanië
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...
door Jacintha Verdegaal | apr 16, 2018 | Rondreis, Nieuw Zeeland, Oceanië, Roadtrip, Reisroute
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,...
door Jacintha Verdegaal | mrt 26, 2018 | België, City guide, Stedentrip, Europa, Gent, Hotels
This is a story about how my family and I visited Ghent in Belgium and couldn’t get ourselves to leave the hotel. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you know that 1) I have a thing for beautiful boutique hotels and 2) I usually have a long list...
