Wonderful Wanderings shares tips on things to do, where to eat and where to stay around the world - plus useful travel gear reviews.
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…
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.
Regular visitors of Wonderful Wanderings will already know I’m a huge food fan. I just love to eat (cooking, that’s something else…) and I’m always open…
We had such a good time going sailing on the Douro river in Pinhão that we were curious about what it would be like to cruise…
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…
When I went on a city trip to Cologne, Germany, I was determined to find the coolest coffee bars and food places. Here's a list of 15 foodie hotspots I tested and approved that will leave you drooling for a bite and craving for a sip. Promise :-)
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…
When I visited Bulgaria, I did it with my friend Amanda and Anita, an ex-colleague of my dad. Anita’s Bulgarian and loves her country so much…
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…
To get to the center of Porto, Portugal from our rental apartment at the Rua Campo Lindo, we had to follow the Rua de Antero de…
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…
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…
The weather in Belgium in incredibly fickle. It can rain with temperatures around 17°C one day and be sunny and hot the next. That makes knowing…
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…
When I was planning my trip to Münster, Germany, I turned to Instagram to find cool food spots in the city. These are the places I ended up eating at, including a little review, practical information and whether they offer free wifi.
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…
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.
Rotterdam has plenty of food and coffee hotspots to choose from, but what about nice outdoor spots to have a drink or grab a bite? I went on a search for terraces, balconies and rooftop bars and found 10 (+1!) of them. Here they are.
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…
Which European Parliament sights to visit Most people know about the European Quarter in Brussels, but not everyone knows that you can also visit several of…
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.
If you go on a Mystery Trip with Mystery Travel, they'll book your flights, accommodation and a few activities. I did their Suprise City Trip and was sent clues to figure out my destination and what I'd be doing there. Sounds interesting? In this post I'll tell you step-by-step how to book a Mystery Trip for yourself or as a gift.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: ...
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.
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.…
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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