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Thailand in 2 weeks: our route
Last fall it was finally time. After years of dreaming I stepped on board of a plane to Asia. My destination: Thailand. I was so curious to find out if this country could measure up to my high expectations. I…
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One day in Antwerp: what to see?
It’s saturday evening. It’s a sultry summer evening and I’m outside enjoying some wine in one of mine soft lawn chairs. Here’s to the summer, that it may be a long one. This feels rights, this feels nice. I’m relaxed…
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Moscow: 4 highlights you must see
Moscow, a true Russian capital. The city where you can feel and see the Russian history. The center of power of the former grand princes, the tsars and the soviet leaders, but also the political center of the current president…
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A speed date with Varanasi: 24 hours in the holy Hindu city
When planning our trip to India the city of Varanasi was something that had to be in our itinerary. Without a doubt we had to visit the most holy city of India and a popular pilgrimage stop. People from all over India come to this city to pray, bath and die near the holy Ganges….
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Photo post: a day trip to historical Alkmaar
After a couple of intensive travel months this winter – I visited India, Sri Lanka and Russia – the spring was a break on traveling. Not that I don’t like traveling anymore. Traveling is the thing I enjoy the most and I really loved the contrast between the trips this winter: colorful India, tropical Sri…
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Beyond the Taj Mahal: what to do in Agra?
The Taj Mahal? Yes, everyone knows it. The city Agra? Not so much. The Taj Mahal is better known than the city it is in. Agra has a bad reputation. It has the dubious honor to be in top most polluted cities in India. One of the main reason for this is public defacation, despite…
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An unforgettable morning: sunrise at the Taj Mahal
After a stop at the abandoned capital Fatehpur Sikri we traveled to Agra. The home of the Taj Mahal and one of the must sees during our trip in Northern India. In general there are two moments ideal for visiting the Taj: early morning at sunrise and late in afternoon at sunset. These are the…
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From Jaipur to Agra: the abandoned city Fatehpur Sikri
In January 2017 I traveled in northern India. The first part of my trip in India took place in the colorful region Rajasthan. The golden fortress of Jaisalmer, the blue houses of Jodhpur, the white palaces of Udaipur and the terracotta pink city centre of Jaipur. It was a true feast to capture these cities…
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A day trip to Goes: 5 tips for the Zealandic shopping city
The summer is the perfect time to go on day trip in my own country, the Netherlands. But when you think of a day trip in the Netherlands, you automatically will think of Amsterdam, Maastricht or Utrecht. The popular city breaks. But you will probably not be thinking of the Zealandic city Goes. Goes was…
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Golden desert city Jaisalmer: the good, the bad and the ugly
After a seventeen hours train journey from Delhi we arrived in the old burrow city Jaisalmer. Somewhat tired but still excited we stepped out of our train onto the platform thinking: we were ready for the golden city of India! Jaisalmer feels entirely different than Delhi: smaller, less busy and less honking cars. The city…