Wonderful Wanderings shares tips on things to do, where to eat and where to stay around the world - plus useful travel gear reviews.
It’s always nice to know a bit about a country before traveling there. That’s why I put together these 97 fun facts about China. let me…
I tried using a menstrual cup and I'm never going back! Menstrual cups or period cups are better than tampons and sanitary pads in so many ways. They offer 12-hour period protection, are better for the environment and save you a ton of money!
Most people know Latvia because of its capital Riga, but the country also has an amazing coastline where small villages are sprinkled throughout green pine forests, sand dunes, and hiking trails. It's the perfect place to go for a road trip. Here's what you'll see...
I first tried Lush many years ago as I always struggled not to pack too many toiletries in my carry-on. I usually travel carry-on only and…
By November, the weather in Belgium is starting to get pretty chilly and the days are much shorter. Although this might mean you have to plan…
Sometimes we travel. Sometimes we research travel. Sometimes we just need a laugh. Although humor is such a personal thing, I went in search of funny…
There are eleven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium. If that surprises you, then you’ll be even more surprised when you read that the actual number…
I’ve stayed in a lot of Airbnbs over the years and had never encountered any real Airbnb problems… until that one trip to Berlin. This is…
When I was planning my trip to Lisbon in March 2020, I made a list of almost 30 pasteis de nata places. That I’m a massive…
Planning a weekend in Luxembourg City? I went to try a bunch of fun things to do in Luxembourg City, all within walking distance of each other, and I've listed them here in this article for you. Check it out
This post with fun facts about Thailand is part of the series of facts posts I do for every country I have articles about here on…
The Sant' Agata Bolognese Lamborghini Museum near Bologna in Italy showcases a large collection of Lamborghini cars, as well as engines, videos and a ton of information. Make your Lamborghini visit complete with a Lamborghini factory tour and see how these beautiful cars are made. Even if you're not a car fan, like me, it's a fun place to visit.
Luxembourg is a tiny country, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth visiting! From the historical capital Luxembourg City to the many castles and beautiful nature, Luxembourg has quite a bit to offer. If you want to learn a bit more about the country before going, check out these 40 fun Luxembourg facts.
Kolkata, or “Calcutta” in India is not an easy city to understand. You need to stay here for a while to figure out the Bengali people, their…
Every year my dad and I go on a trip together. This time we decided to go on a day trip to Lille, France, so I researched a bunch of things to do in Lille to prepare for our trip, as well as where to eat in Lille and what to see in Lille. And now I'm sharing them with you!
Imagine staying at a hotel that has a private island inhabited by flamingos and iguanas. Sounds cool, right? It's exactly what I experienced when I stayed at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino on Aruba. Read on for a look at the hotel and a video tour of my room.
Want to get some fun facts about Bulgaria before traveling to the country? I’ve got you covered! Below, you can find 59 interesting facts about Bulgaria,…
I’ve never been good at anything crafts-related. My calligraphy at school was unreadable, I was never able to color between the lines (literally), and whatever object…
As South Africa lies in the southern hemisphere, visiting South Africa in September means visiting at the end of winter. I researched what to pack for…
Budapest, the capital of Hungary that’s split by the river Danube, is one of the top cities to visit in the world, and a center of…
This is a guest post about the Thailand Piercing Festival. It was originally published in 2018 and has been updated since. I ascended the stairs past…
You can easily spend a couple of hours at Fontfroide Abbey near Narbonne, in the French Languedoc-Roussillon region. Follow the walk through the abbey, visit the rose garden and hike up to the big cross. You won't be disappointed.
Traveling to Spain soon or simply want to learn a bit more about the country? The following 15 books about Spain go into its history, culture,…
If you travel to watch birds: read on. If you think puffins are cute, do so as well! And if you’re dying to go to Iceland,…
Burg Hohenzollern is perched high upon a hill in the Swabian Alps, near the Black Forest. It offers a great view on the area and you can follow a free tour through the castle several times a day. I climbed up, looked around, and was so cold!
Mykonos, a Greek island in the center of the Cyclades, known for sandy white beaches, an epic party scene, iconic white-washed stone buildings, and celebrity sightings…
After my first day in Edmonton in Alberta, Canada I already knew what my first post about the city would be. I’d write a guide on…
Before traveling somewhere, it’s always good to have some background information on the country. This post contains 27 interesting facts about Finland to teach you more…
Sick of paying high fees to transfer money abroad and convert currencies? I've switched to TransferWise because it allows me to convert at a mid-market rate AND lets me receive foreign currencies for free. Click to read my detailed TransferWise review.
When I went to learn Spanish in Seville last month, I knew I would write about it afterward. What I didn’t know, is that I’d have…
When I was planning my recent trip to London, afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace was one of the first things I put on my list. Here's my review.
In a little street in the busiest part of Vienna, Austria, a perfectly painted green door opens onto the world of ballroom dancing. It’s the entrance…
Leucate in France is a destination well known for windsurfing. But is there anything else to do? We visited Leucate Village and walked all along the shore to find out. Here's what we came across, including a nude beach we stumbled upon.
I spent weeks planning our South Africa vacation. This post includes our full itinerary - what we did where and how much it cost - plus a print version you can use to plan your own South Africa trip!
This post contains a detailed itinerary for 4 days in Cape Town, including what to do in Cape Town, where to stay, where to eat and how to get around. All based off our experience visiting the city for the first time. Have a look!
A review of two days spent at Long Lee Manor at Shamwari Game Reserve, a Big Five, malaria-free, award-winning game reserve in the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth. Find out which animals we spotted, what the rooms cost and what it's like to pee in the bush. Yes, really.
A Cape of Good Hope tour from Cape Town makes for a great day trip with lots of fun stops along the Cape Peninsula. This post includes our itinerary as well as practical information to plan your own day trip and see Cape of Good Hope
South Africa offers great whale watching. This post reviews our whale watching boat trip from Simon's Town and shares other places we spotted whales from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape, in Cape Town and beyond.
We did a half-day Robben Island tour from Cape Town, South Africa. This post provides practical information on how to go to Robben Island, some history about the place and the time Nelson Mandela spent there as well as a review of our experience.
Planning to visit Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa? This post details our experience and includes a bunch of practical information on getting there, taking the Cape Town Table Mountain cable car and more.
While I was putting together our South Africa itinerary, I came across Boulders Beach as the most popular place to go penguin spotting. Yet there were…
Let’s be honest here: I’m not a photographer. I take photos because I need them for the blog and because I love sharing with you guys…
The Boardwalk Hotel Aruba is unlike any of the high-rises you'll find in Palm Beach, with colorful casitas, barbecues, a lush garden with a pool and lounge corner and a secret weapon: the Treasure Boxes! Take a look at the casita I stayed in.
For our ten-year anniversary, Boyfriend and I headed to Zeeland in the Netherlands for a weekend, where we roamed the beaches and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. Zeeland was a pleasant discovery. In this post you can read and see what else we did.
Do you love meeting locals and making friends worldwide? Then a home dining experience might be just the thing to book for your next trip. There…
Always pack too many liquid toiletries to travel carry-on only? With this essential travel toiletries list, that's a thing of the past. Read which toiletries I always pack, how I pack them and how I use solid products and travel containers to stick within the carry-on limits.
The best travel quotes inspire and motivate you to chase your dreams. Here you'll find 365 awesome travel quotes for a year full of wanderlust and travel adventures. Check them out, choose your favorite and get into action!
Planning a vacation to Aruba? Great! It's warm there all-year-round, but you do need a bit more than just your bikini. I've got you covered with this packing list for Aruba. You'll be good to go in no time. Ready? Set. Pack!
Wondering what to wear on a long haul flight or what things to take with you on board? This list of long haul flight essentials has gotten you covered! It details all you need to survive a long flight, including the right outfit to do it in.
With all the sumptuous dishes, intricate ingredients, and tongue-tickling flavors, there is a lot of good Indian food, and Indian cuisine is one of the most…
I joined Loch Ness cruises by Jacobite on a Loch Ness tour and visit of Urquhart Castle. Wonder if we saw Nessie? Read to find out and get practical information to plan your own Loch Ness trip and castle visit. It's a must when in Inverness, Scotland!
In 2017, I had ReLEx smile surgery. It changed my life and the way I’ll travel from now on. Because my love for travel was part…
Have you ever heard of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park? I hadn’t either, until a trip to Catalonia in Spain brought it…
Every year, one or two European cities receive the title of European Capital of Culture. In 2018, that title went to the city of Leeuwarden in…
Rotterdam has an awesome street art scene and while I’d already spotted some works on my previous trips to the city, I never actively went in…
For someone who’s almost always cold, packing isn’t easy. I always pack layers, but then there’s still the question of what jacket to bring. When it’s…
What better way to spend some time with the girls than a weekend in Paris, France, right? That’s what my friends and I thought too and…
It hurt a bit, getting up at 7 on a Saturday morning. But we got over it and left home around 8. We decided to go…
Amsterdam Noord is known for the A'dam Lookout and the Eye Film Museum, but this Amsterdam neighborhood has so much more to offer. This post holds a full itinerary to spend two days in Amsterdam Noord, including a biking route. Have a look!
Last June, my mom and I spent four days in Stockholm. To me, summer is the best time to visit Stockholm and I was looking forward…
Wondering what to do in Austria in winter when you don't want to ski or snowboard? It's true that there are tons of great slopes and ski resorts in Austria, but there are many other fun things to do as well. In only 3 days, I tried out 11 fun activities. I'm sure there are at least some you'll want to try too!
On my quest to put the lesser-known gems of Belgium in the spotlight, I asked nine other Belgian bloggers to share which places they think deserve a bit more attention. These are their replies. Have a look: do any of these places ring a bell?
When I booked a ticket to go visit my friend Amanda from MarocMama.com in Morocco in December, I was already looking forward to a bit of warmth and sunshine away from the greyness that is Belgian winter. Little did I know that I'd also need to pack my winter coat!
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is one of the best ski resorts in Austria for families, foodies, and beginning skiers. A recent 4-day trip there offered me an overview of…
Dorset in the UK is really “my thing”. Even with weather circumstances not being ideal, and by far not enough time, the first evening and morning of the trip already provided heaps of inspiration. This post contains tips and tools I used when I went photography location scouting in Dorset.
The Getty Center in Los Angeles shows a wide variety of art: paintings, sculptures, furniture, photography... It also offers amazing views as its perched on top of a hill and is a great place to pull goofy faces... but only because an exhibition made us do it!
One of the first things I wrote about when I started blogging, was a 10-day trip to the Spanish Basque Country. I wrote very differently than…
Did you know Italy is the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world? I've researched this and 70 other interesting facts about Italy and gathered them for you in this massive post. Check it out!
Not sure how to use airbnb to have a great stay and whether the platform is safe? This step-by-step guide tells you what to do to book the perfect airbnb, from account creation through using the filters and making the booking.
While a few days in Los Angeles is fun, get out of the city and explore one of the most famous national parks in California –…
I’ve always preferred rolling luggage over big trekking backpacks but there are times at which a backpack is just more practical. This was the case when…
When we decided to go road tripping through Australia for three weeks, it wasn’t even a question that we’d do that with a campervan. We booked…
Whenever I travel somewhere, I love coming across rivers and canals. Whether it be in cities or nature areas, I think a body of water always…
I like to test things thoroughly before I review them and I sure took my time with the Thule Subterra 75L. I’ve been using this Thule…
When Arc’teryx contacted me to see if I wanted to test their Arc’teryx Patera Parka, I was thrilled. Arc’teryx has a reputation for creating high-quality gear…
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