Holiday

Earlier we wrote that Albania is becoming a hot vacation destination in the coming time, but there are more newcomers this year. Where vacationers used to flock to Ibiza for years (both for vacation and partying), it seems that another destination is about to take over that popularity. This trend is already happening in England: this year, people are skipping Ibiza for the first time; they are flying a bit further. Ibiza has become too crowded and especially: too expensive. And that's why people are now flocking to... Tanzania. Perhaps not the first alternative you would think of because you are quite...

Anyone who knows me a little knows that I absolutely love Spain. I visit the country at least once or twice a year. But the Spanish government is tightening the reins. Since the end of 2024, tourists must leave identity details at hotels, car rentals, and campsites. And now the Spanish government is forcing Airbnb to remove no less than 66,000 listings from its platform. Will we still be able to go to Spain soon? Spain: sun, sangria, and... housing shortage? When we think of Spain, you might think of Andalusia, Seville, beach days in Mallorca, or partying in Ibiza. But this wonderful country has, besides sun, also a...

Do you want to stay in a tropical rainforest, beautiful nature, trendy luxury, but not fly too far? Then this island is your new destination. It is not for nothing that it is called the European Hawaii. A flight from Amsterdam to American Hawaii takes you between 18 and 20 hours. And that is definitely with a stopover. If you go to Madeira, you are there in just four hours of flying, and tickets are already available for 130 euros. You will find everything you would encounter on the other side of the world: the most amazing hiking trails, canoeing through the pristine...

When I think of vacation, I think of Greece. And when I think of Greece, the bright blue sea and blue domes of Santorini quickly come to mind. Beautiful, absolutely, but also flooded with tourists and selfie sticks. So just imagine: a Greek island that is just as beautiful, but where you can enjoy your book on the beach in peace. Well, it exists. Meet Lefkas, also known as Lefkada in Greek. An undiscovered gem that might even be more beautiful than Santorini and Zakynthos. Very affordable Just for your bank account, you would...

I love skiing. Being outdoors, the silence, the snow that seems to dampen the hardness of the world a bit, the moments with your loved one in the lift, and especially that delightful sleep. Are there downsides? Certainly. I have sometimes puffed: “And to think we are paying for this” while we waddled to our hotel with our skis in hand during a snowstorm. And from an aesthetic point of view, I sometimes find it quite difficult to find a cool and nice hotel. The bar is high, I would say. Until last year when we passed Panorama...

I have often written about what is not fun about skiing. A what-are-we-doing-to-ourselves article. And that is true. It is expensive, cold, tiring, and there is a serious risk of a souvenir in the form of a cast. So anti-ski types; I understand you. But there is also so much for a week in the snow, as evidenced by my list of advantages. 1. When are you outside so much in winter? All day. Nose in the sun, wind on your cheeks. 2. Do you ever spend so little time on your phone? Half the time you are skiing, the other half you are in...

The winter sports vacation is one of the most expensive trips you can book. And once you hit the slopes, you spend half the day waiting in line for lifts, slaloming through hordes of people, and dodging falling children. If you think: 'this must be able to be different?' then I have very good news for you, because that is true. You just have to look further than your nose is long, then you will find the most beautiful gems. Not many people have discovered this place... It is so much cheaper than any other ski area Since 'Who is the mole' is...

I know many, many people who love Christmas intensely, but like everything in life, there is always a boss above the boss. So it is here too. The queen of Christmas, that is really Trijntje. She starts to get excited in the summer about all the Christmas concerts she will be giving and starts cautiously sending messages to fellow singers to nudge them to sing in one of those beautiful churches in the Netherlands. Starting Saturday, December 14, it is time and she hangs up the decorations and gets into the lights,...

The end of the year is approaching and that means the travel industry is inspiring us with destinations we want to go to in 2026. Today, Conde Nast Traveller came out with the most beautiful islands in the world. Because with the Maldives and the Fiji Islands, issues like a short budget and ecological footprint come into play, I decided to focus on the European favorites. Here they come: 5. Sicily, Italy I have been there twice and it certainly won't stop there. The first time I traveled to Sicily was when we were invited to an Italian wedding in Palermo...

I have been to many Asian countries: China, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. Thailand has always been high on my list, with an emphasis on 'has been'. Because since that strange news today, I no longer need to. And that has everything to do with the imposed alcohol ban. The alcohol ban in Thailand Here's the thing: the Thai government wants to curb alcohol abuse, which I understand. But the rule they came up with is quite peculiar. From 11:00 to 14:00 you may drink – seems a bit early to me, but who am I? But from 14:00 to 17:00 you absolutely cannot drink....