Wonderful Wanderings shares tips on things to do, where to eat and where to stay around the world - plus useful travel gear reviews.
Is Windsor Castle worth a visit? Have a look and see!
Visiting Windsor Castle from London is easy. You can do it by train or by taxi. We made a day trip out of it and had a look inside the Queen's Castle. Is it worth visiting Windsor Castle? I think it is, but read this post and decide for yourself.
Things to do in Breda, the Netherlands on a sunny day
There are plenty of things to do in Breda on a sunny day. Walk through the Valkenbergpark, have lunch on the Grote Markt, take snaps of the Spanjaardsgat or enjoy the quiet of the beguinage. Not enough? In this post I take you on a walk with me through the city.
Discover a relaxing day at Thermae Boetfort near Brussels
My mom and I spent a relaxing day at the thermae in Melsbroek. We had two massages, took a sauna, a steam bath, a relaxation bath and went into the jacuzzi. You can definitely say we thoroughly tested this spa, as well as the massage services.
Not so typical London: Canary Wharf and Greenwich
Canary Wharf is one of London, England‘s two main financial areas, together with the City of London. It’s located at the West India Docks on the…
5 peace exhibitions at museums in Münster, Germany
100 years ago, the First World War ended. The years 1914-1918 will forever be part of the collective European memory, but did you know that Europe…
A walk along the Rhine river in Dusseldorf, Germany + the best chocolate cafe
In June my dad and I went to Dusseldorf for a day. After a two-hour drive from Leuven (20 minutes from Brussels), we parked the car…
Here’s where to find awesome street art in Athens, Greece
There's so much cool street art in Athens. Especially the Monastiraki and Plaka neighborhoods have something to offer graffiti hunters. I went for a walk there, took my camera and brought back a bunch of photos for you. Have a look!
What to do when your flight is canceled or delayed
When a flight is delayed or canceled, what are your rights? Knowing is half the battle. There are several laws handling airline passenger rights when it comes to things such as flight delays, lost luggage, and overbooked flights. This article tells you what you're entitled to when, and what you need to do to get it.
Quinta Nova: a peaceful paradise in the Douro Valley in Portugal
Arriving at hotel Quinta Nova, we felt obliged to whisper. It was that quiet, that peaceful. The hotel lies in the Douro Valley, surrounded by vineyards and offers great views, lovely rooms and a delicious patio dinner.
Why 3 days in Lisbon, Portugal was too much
Update: I revisited Lisbon in January 2019 and saw it in a completely different light. I’ll be updating this post or creating a new one to…
Timberland Earthkeepers review – Should you buy them?
2018 update: the Timberland Earthkeepers I have don’t appear to be sold anymore but you can find a range of boots similar to Timberland Earthkeepers on…
Pacsafe review: the Pacsafe anti-theft purse
Whenever I’m packing for a trip I’m faced with the same question: what bag to take? I’m not talking about my main luggage here, but about…
4 days of fun things to do in Utrecht province
I always love visiting the Netherlands. They’re right next door and while so familiar, still feel “abroad”. So when Visit Utrecht Region invited me to come…
What to see in Düsseldorf, Germany when it rains
Planning a city trip in Europe is alway a bit of a weather risk. Germany can be particularly shaky some seasons, so what to see in Düsseldorf when it rains all day long? This post gives you some ideas to turn your trip into a success anyway.
My first experience glamping: amazing or not so much?
What is glamping? The word "glamping" is a contraction of the expression "glam camping" or "glamorous camping". Could I, a lover of comfort, like glamping? Glamping Hub invited me to try it out and so I headed to L'Escargot in Theux to spend the night in a safari tent.
Finding silence at a home away from home in the Flemish Ardennes
Eyndeveld offers spacious vacation homes in the Flemish Ardennes, a green region in Belgium that's great for hiking, biking and horseback riding. I spent the night there to try test them and explore the nearby Duivenbos forest. Read on to find out how I liked my stay and what I saw in the woods.
MeetnGreetMe: personal assistance from locals for travelers – A review
You’re traveling somewhere and want to make a few restaurant reservations, but have no idea where to go. You’ve recently moved somewhere and are trying to…
Enjoying a night with the Royal Swedish Ballet at Stockholm’s Opera House
Enjoying a ballet abroad was on my #Anydaysgood list, so spending a night with the Royal Swedish Ballet at the Opera House in Stockholm, Sweden was a dream come true. I saw two different pieces from the top balcony. Here you can read what that experience was like and whether I liked what I saw... or didn't.
Havaianas review: the comfy flip flops saved my last day in Barcelona
I don’t know if this is the case worldwide, but everywhere I travel and where it’s at least a bit sunny, I see someone wearing Havaianas…
A fun night with the Tower Lady of Münster, Germany. A unique visit 300 steps high
Martje is the first female Türmerin or "Tower Lady" of Münster since the 14th century. I'm not kidding. Six nights a week she climbs the 300 steps of the tower to keep an eye on the city and this night, I got to join her.
The Cost of living in Belgium
Europe isn’t the cheapest place to travel to and while Belgium isn’t as expensive as the UK, for example, it isn’t exactly a budget destination either.…
Conquering my fear of heights in the mountains of Québec, Canada
I’m afraid of heights. I’ve already mentioned this a couple of times here on the blog, but I’ve never given it much attention. Now that I’m…
Fun things to do in Girona, Spain on a day trip
Girona is where Ryanair flies to when it goes to "Barcelona', but the city has its own charming old center, including a Jewish Quarter, that's worth a visit. We walked the old cobblestone streets and felt like we were taken back to the Middle Ages.
Boldly hiking the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is 186 miles long and runs all around Wales. There are several car parks along the Coastal Path so you can choose where to start your walk. I walked it from Stack Rocks car park to St. Govan's Chapel. It was absolutely worth it. See why: ...
A weekend away enjoying nature in Belgian Limburg
The east of the Belgian province of Limburg offers ample walking, cycling and horseback riding routes together with some fun activities for adults and kids alike. I did a cycling tour, attended a chocolate workshop, tasted a local specialty, visited an alpaca farm and wandered through a garden full of sculptures.
Introducing St Davids, Wales: smallest city and beautiful peninsula
St Davids is both the name of the smallest city in Britain and of a Welsh peninsula. In the city, you find the magnificent cathedral and Bishop's Palace, as well as some local pubs and afternoon tea options. On the peninsula you can walk a part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Visiting the palaces in Sintra, Portugal
This post is currently being updated – it’ll look and read better soon :-) Palaces in Sintra Moorish Castle While it had been hot and…
Maasmechelen Village, luxury outlet meets stunning nature
Maasmechelen Village is an outdoor outlet shopping located right next to a national park and walking distance from several former mining sites. It boasts famous brands such as Nike and Hugo Buss, as well as some bistros. If you like shopping, it makes for a great day out.
Cycling through the Belgian province of Namur this summer: RAVel des BBQ
"Please don't let it rain", I thought as I woke up. I was going to participate in the RAVeL des BBQ, a cycling route along restaurants and slow roads in the province of Namur, from the castle of Freyr through the village of Hastière, all the way to Agimont.
7 of the best restaurants in Hampi, India for vegetarians
Everything in India is either referred to as veg (as in vegetarian), or non-veg (meaning including meat). Historic Hampi is keen on keeping its people healthy…
Loving life at Brewery and bistro De Kroon
Brewery and bistro De Kroon both has a protected old brewery and an active new one in which it brews its own beers. It's also nice for lunch or dinner, outside in the courtyard or inside in the industrial looking bistro. Here's what I ordered.
Visiting an award-winning chocolatier
I tasted the best caramel praline in the world. That's not a personal verdict, that's what was decided at the 2013 International Chocolate Awards in London. And I didn't even have to leave the country to do so. Centho Chocolate can be found right here in Belgium.
Visiting the Dalí Museum in Figueres, Spain
When I was just a kid (no, not so long ago) my parents took my brother and me to the south of France. As my dad…
17 things to do in Ravenna, Italy on a fun day trip
The city of Ravenna in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is known for its early Christian and Byzantine mosaics. As most of the mosaics of…
Visiting the little-known border town Gorizia in Italy
Gorizia is a small town in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy where you can stand with one foot in Italy and with the other in Slovenia, where you can climb up to a castle, visit a palace and have a marvelous lunch. Obviously, I did all of that and a bit more on a sunfilled morning.
Food and fun things to do in charming little Grado, Friuli
The Comune di Grado in the Friuli region of Italy is a place to wind down. Also known as "The Sunny Island", it has a completely southward facing beach, a lovely old town center and a beautiful little harbor with a great fish restaurant.
Having the Vatican Museums all to yourself… at night
I haven’t been to Rome yet, but it’s been on my list for quite some time now. I think the reason I haven’t gone yet is…
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