Well, like most things, seeing is believing. China had never featured heavily in our plans, but with the recent relaxation of visa rules—allowing Europeans to visit for 30 days visa-free—and competitive flight prices, it was now time to experience the country for ourselves. Our trip was a “short immersion,” a ten-day whirlwind flying into Beijing, …
Nearly 4000 km from the mainland US, Hawaii is definitely not a weekend trip, from any continent, flying from Europe makes it a push for even a week trip. Fortunately we had good reason to be on the West Coast of the US, to visit friends and family in the alien and magical places of …
We are finally going to open the box on our best kept secret, the city of The Hague. Royal capital of the Netherlands, city of peace and justice as the location of many international courts and agencies and the wonderful place that we call home. Set on the North Sea coast, just 1 hour by …
2024 was a bit of a milestone year for Matt, so we decided to extend our Christmas holidays to a bit of a longer period out of the office, to head to South and Central America for 25 Days, covering the 3 countries of Colombia, Panama and El Salvador, plus the Caribbean islands of San …
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The Atlantic ocean, that great mass of water that divides the western world between the old and the new, mostly an endless blue that provides a backdrop to an in-flight meal, copious drinks and the latest chick-flick from Hollywood. But look carefully part way through your flight and you may glimpse some emerald shards rising …
The annual bonanza of Dutch public holidays kicks off in May and Ascension gives us Dutchies the chance to ascend to some better weather and glimpses of the sun. So it was a somewhat strange decision this year for us to head north to a part of the world that can surely compete with the …
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Back in March 2020 we were all set for our big adventure trip around Costa Rica, our flights were booked, bags packed, hotels reserved and Matt had all the route mapped out and set. With just one week to go all changed, as Covid hit the world and countries started to lock down; we soon …
It’s that time of year again – the air is crisp, the streets are adorned with twinkling lights, and the smell of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts fills the air. Yes, it’s Christmas market season! And if you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, then follow our mini-Christmas tour southwards from our home in the Hague, …
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Welcome to Athens, the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and gyros. With its rich history and vibrant culture, this city has something to offer for every type of traveler. But with only 72 hours to explore, you may be wondering how to make the most of your time. Fear not, fellow explorers, for we have embarked …
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Our autumn travels this year took us to the Indian Ocean and back on the award winning Qatar Airways, which gave us a perfect opportunity to put in a nice little stopover to Qatar’s capital, Doha. Qatar Airways can do all the heavy lifting to propose transit and hotels for a short stay as part …