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A visit to a unique part of the Netherlands, The windmills of the Zaanse Schans

Fokke Baarssen

Dec 16, 2022

A visit to a unique part of the Netherlands, The windmills of the Zaanse Schans

Planning for a short day trip from Amsterdam? Here is the travel guide blog for everything you need to know for visiting the Dutch village town Zaanse Schans. For generations, Zaanse Schans has been a tourist mecca, welcoming tons of visitors from all over the world. It is a Dutch village town filled with sprawling green fields, fanciful windmills, and full of traditional handicrafts and culture. It is set up like an open-air museum and visitors can experience life as it was

Where To Stay In Phuket? The Ultimate Travel Guide to Phuket

Fokke Baarssen

Nov 13, 2022

Thailand

Where To Stay In Phuket? The Ultimate Travel Guide to Phuket

As Thailand’s largest island, there’s no shortage of gorgeous coastlines, or perfect, unspoiled beaches to enjoy in Phuket. From the popular, party beaches with plenty of activities to the quiet, serene beaches that are almost empty. Phuket is one of Thailand’s best holiday destinations. With crystal clear water and a sandy white beach, tourists can experience stunning sea views in the various places in Phuket. Palm trees, white-sand beaches, crazy parties, luxury beach resor

The Most Beautiful Beaches in Phuket Thailand and where to stay

Fokke Baarssen

Aug 29, 2022

Thailand

The Most Beautiful Beaches in Phuket Thailand and where to stay

As Thailand’s largest island, there’s no shortage of gorgeous coastlines, or perfect, unspoiled beaches to enjoy in Phuket. From the popular, party beaches with plenty of activities to the quiet, serene beaches that are almost empty. Sidenote, Patong has a nice beautiful white sandy beach, and Kamala too with lots of hotels, bars, restaurants, and shops but I will focus on the more quiet beaches around Phuket with the vibes I loved, not the noise of bars and traffic, etc. Ban

Fokke Baarssen

Oct 18, 2021

Italy

5 days Toscane what to do where to stay

Tuscany is definitely one of the most beautiful parts of Italy. The picturesque and beautiful landscapes make this place really special. But there are many different places to see and it can be hard to pick only some of them to visit during your trip! Why visit If you’ve seen postcards and travel brochures for Itlay, you can’t have missed the pictures of rolling hills, charming villages, vineyards for miles, and fields of blazing red poppies?! The scenery is unlike anywhere e

Beautiful mountain lake in the Dolomites, Lago di Braies

Fokke Baarssen

Sep 25, 2021

Italy

Beautiful mountain lake in the Dolomites, Lago di Braies

Between mountains and vineyards, you travel from highlight to highlight. One of those highlights is Lago di Braies, a mountain lake of unparalleled beauty. A must-see during your visit to the north of Italy. Lago die Braies, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Alps You may know Lago di Braies (or in German: Pragser Wildsee) in the Fanes-Sennes-Braies nature park from Instagram. A lot of beautiful pictures are shot around this lake. Clear blue-green water. Wooden boats that

Zonovergoten vakantieparadijs Aruba! Wat te doen op Aruba

Fokke Baarssen

May 26, 2021

Aruba

Zonovergoten vakantieparadijs Aruba! Wat te doen op Aruba

Dit Caribische eiland bij Curaçao en Bonaire is ongeveer net zo klein als Texel, maar ondanks dat is er bijzonder veel te doen! Of je nu op zoek bent naar paradijselijke stranden, mooie natuur of heerlijk eten: Aruba is lekker divers en heeft alles in huis voor een gevarieerde zonvakantie. Te doen: Relax op de spierwitte stranden van Aruba De voornaamste reden waarom toeristen naar Aruba komen is natuurlijk om te genieten van zonovergoten stranden. De stranden van Aruba zijn

De leukste AirBnB van Nederland vind je op de Vinkeveense plassen

Fokke Baarssen

Apr 24, 2021

Netherlands

De leukste AirBnB van Nederland vind je op de Vinkeveense plassen

Lekker weg in eigen land. Ja, dat kan! En goed ook. Volgens mij ben ik niet de enige die vakantie automatisch linkt aan het buitenland. Terwijl het juist zo fijn kan zijn om in de buurt te blijven. Altijd al eens op een privé eilandje willen slapen te midden van het geluid van vogels, eenden en klotsende golven tegen de oevers, dan zit je zeker goed in Vinkeveen. Prachtige natuur, kraakhelder water, een centrale ligging in de Randstad en veel recreatievoorzieningen. Onder de

Fokke Baarssen

Apr 22, 2021

Waar Flamingo’s spotten op Aruba

Wie foto`s van Aruba ziet voorbijkomen ziet al gouw de Instagrammable foto’s met flamingo’s op social media. Maar wist je dat er op Aruba eigenlijk helemaal geen wilde Flamingo’s zijn zoals op Curaçao en Bonaire? De enige plek waar je flamingo’s kan zien op Aruba is Flamingo beach op het eiland van het Renaissance hotel op Aruba en dat is een privé strand. Het strand op het eiland kan je echter ook bezoeken zonder gast te zijn in het hotel. Je kan namelijk een dag pas kopen i

The Mill Resort and Courtyard by Marriott Aruba

Fokke Baarssen

Apr 18, 2021

Aruba

The Mill Resort and Courtyard by Marriott Aruba

Direct thuis voelen op Aruba doe je bij The Mill Resort & Suites in Palm Beach, een prachtig resort waar de zon bijna altijd schijnt. Het resort heeft alles in huis voor een magische vakantie waarbij ontspannen centraal staat. Het leuke aan dit complex is dat je diverse appartementen en kamers kunt boeken; zo beslis je zelf de luxe van je vakantie en daarmee ook een beetje je eigen prijs. Ideaal toch. Het zonovergoten eiland Aruba wordt steeds populairder als vakantiebestemmi

Alles voor een onvergetelijke tijd op het tropische eiland Curaçao

Fokke Baarssen

Apr 11, 2021

Curacao

Alles voor een onvergetelijke tijd op het tropische eiland Curaçao

Voor iedere strandliefhebber is Curaçao écht een droomeiland. Hotels van Luxe tot knusse Boetiek hotels, van luxe restaurants tot Street food Curaçao heeft alles voor een onvergetelijke vakantie. Je hebt er supermooie stranden, leuke Beach clubs en fantastisch plekken om te eten en cocktails te drinken bij een mooiste sunset. We wilden Curaçao altijd al een keer verkennen omdat we er zo vaak enthousiaste verhalen over hadden gehoord. Zodra je het vliegtuig uitstapt valt er ee

Sun, Sea, and Beach on the Greek island of Crete

Fokke Baarssen

Oct 8, 2020

Greece

Sun, Sea, and Beach on the Greek island of Crete

I only knew the island of Crete from my youth when we went on holiday here with friends mainly to party in Chersonissos, but Crete is so much more than that. Crete has so many cozy villages, beaches, mountains, and nature a perfect Island for relaxing in the sun. We flew in 3 hours to Heraklion airport which is the nearest airport less than 50 minutes' drive from our hotel. You have to pay attention to the airports here because the other airport is 3 hours away in Chania, yes

A week in Greece Santorini, what to do, where to stay and the best photo spots

Fokke Baarssen

Aug 30, 2020

Greece

A week in Greece Santorini, what to do, where to stay and the best photo spots

Khao Sok a hidden gem in Thailand, a three-day trip to Khao Sok National Park Thailand

Fokke Baarssen

Jan 5, 2020

Thailand

Khao Sok a hidden gem in Thailand, a three-day trip to Khao Sok National Park Thailand

After a few beach days in Khao Lak, we drove our rental car for 2 hours to the Ban Cheow Lan pier where the boats leave for one of the 16 resorts in Khao Sok. We parked at the pier on a paid parking lot, after which we walked to the pier where we were already met by someone from Panvaree resort who bought us entrance tickets to the park, these are 300 baths each. The Khao Sok National Park is a great destination in the south of Thailand. You cannot skip a visit to this park i

A 3 day trip to Jasper national park Canada

Fokke Baarssen

Dec 24, 2019

Canada

A 3 day trip to Jasper national park Canada

( Nederlands scroll naar beneden ) With more than 4,200 square miles (10,878 sq km) of natural beauty, Jasper National Park has enough to see and do that you could spend several weeks of vacation attempting to try it all. For those who are on a more limited timeframe, we’ve compiled a three-day itinerary that will give a taste of Jasper National Park’s most popular spots while still leaving you wanting more. Jasper in the summertime offers endless adventures for all levels. W

A visit to the Christmas markets in Cologne

Fokke Baarssen

Dec 23, 2019

Germany

A visit to the Christmas markets in Cologne

Planning a visit to the Cologne Christmas market? You have the choice of seven different markets to explore in Cologne (Köln). That's worth the journey, so why don't see them all? Köln is one of the oldest cities in Germany. The city on the Rhine attracts millions of visitors each year. Cologne is worth a visit at any time, however, during the Christmas season, it is truly special. International travelers rate German Christmas markets among the best in Europe. The Cologne Chr

Fokke Baarssen

Nov 22, 2019

Canada

Mount Robson Inn Jasper Canada

( Nederlands scroll naar beneden ) The Place A convenient location and complimentary breakfast make the Mount Robson Inn a preferred accommodation choice in Jasper Canada. The ideal location of the hotel, at the south end of Jasper’s Main Street, provides a quieter setting and proximity to walk downtown while enjoying the surrounding mountain views. From here you can reach all the highlights in just a few minutes. The Mount Robson Inn is set amidst stunning mountains on Jaspe

Strolling through my favorite city in the Netherlands, wandering along the Amsterdam canals

Fokke Baarssen

Nov 15, 2019

Netherlands

Strolling through my favorite city in the Netherlands, wandering along the Amsterdam canals

Amsterdam is always a great trip and we always come back with lots of photos on a day trip. If possible we go on Sunday because it's then free parking on the edge of the center and with the tram, you can go everywhere in a few minutes. We drive in 45 minutes to the city of Amsterdam where we first stop at the Lomanstraat close to the Rijksmuseum which is known for its dancing and almost falling trees. After taking some autumn photos here and walking up and down, we drive to t

Canmore the perfect start for your Canadian Rockies road trip

Fokke Baarssen

Nov 9, 2019

Canada

Canmore the perfect start for your Canadian Rockies road trip

( Nederlands scroll naar beneden ) Canmore is the first major center you arrive at when driving into the Canadian Rockies from the Calgary International Airport. Once you depart the airport, you can expect to arrive in this idyllic mountain town in just over an hour. Have you dreamed of a road trip through the Rocky Mountains, exploring natural wonders, mountains, lakes, and cultures? Then Canmore is the perfect mountain town for you. Lay just outside of Banff National Park,

Falcon Crest Lodge offers the perfect start or end for your next Rocky Mountain road trip

Fokke Baarssen

Nov 9, 2019

Canada

Falcon Crest Lodge offers the perfect start or end for your next Rocky Mountain road trip

( Nederlands scroll naar beneden ) The Place Have you ever dreamed of an inspiring journey through Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains, exploring the natural wonders of mountains and cultures? Then Canmore is the perfect mountain town for you. Laying just outside of Banff National Park, many visitors are attracted to Canmore by its charm, mountain views, outdoor sports, surrounding nature, and less hustle and bustle than Banff. The Falcon Crest lodge had easy aces nea

Fokke Baarssen

Nov 1, 2019

Netherlands

Uitwaaien op Texel tijdens de herfst

( English scroll down ) Begin Oktober waren we een weekend op het altijd mooie Texel tijdens het blues weekend. We kochten online een kaartje voor de veerboot en zo reden we vrijdag in 2,5 uur naar Texel waar we verbleven in hotel de Lindeboom in hartje Den Burg. Tijdens de herfst is er nog genoeg te doen op Texel alleen was het weer niet zo veel belovend dit weekend maar het leek niemand te deren de veerboot was na genoeg uitverkocht het hotel volgeboekt en de bier tap maakt

72 hours exploring Lake Louise Banff National park

Fokke Baarssen

Nov 1, 2019

Canada

72 hours exploring Lake Louise Banff National park

( Nederlands scroll naar beneden ) From Jasper, we continue our road trip at the icefields parkway to Lake Louise and drove one of the most amazing roads in the world. We don't know where we had to look, left, right or just in the front it's all so beautiful. Banff is one of the most beautiful national parks in Canada. It boasts breathtaking mountain scenery, epic hiking trails, and picturesque camping grounds and lodges. Whether you’re looking to connect with nature or cano

Luxury and lounging at the Lake Louise Inn surrounded by blue green turquoise lakes

Fokke Baarssen

Oct 31, 2019

Canada

Luxury and lounging at the Lake Louise Inn surrounded by blue green turquoise lakes

( Nederlands scroll naar beneden ) The Place At the end of September when the first snow arrived we checked in at the beautiful Lake Louise inn after one of the most beautiful road trips we ever made. Autumn in the Canadian Rockies offers endless activities and incredible natural beauty. Experience majestic mountains, deep valleys, and reflective lakes. hiking, cycling, horse riding, canoeing, fishing … it’s an outdoor enthusiast paradise! Nestled in a picturesque wilderness

Herfstweekend Drenthe, Rust, Natuur en Ruimte

Fokke Baarssen

Oct 29, 2019

Netherlands

Herfstweekend Drenthe, Rust, Natuur en Ruimte

( English scroll down ) Tijdens de herfstvakantie waren we in Drenthe in het gezellige plaatsje Exloo op het resort PUUR Exloo. Het dorpje en Puur Exloo liggen aan de rand van een Unesco natuurgebied en te midden van oeroude bossen, heide, hunebedden, en waar de schaapsherder nog iedere morgen met zijn schaapskudde vanuit het dorp de heide optrekt. Vrijdagmiddag checkten we in in onze villa op het park PUUR Exloo door middel van onze reserveringscode in te toetsen in een cijf

Fokke Baarssen

Oct 24, 2019

Canada

Whistler BC Canada during Autumn season

( Nederlands scroll naar beneden ) We took the ferry from Vancouver Island back to the mainland and drive the Sea to Sky Highway in about 1,5 hours to Whistler. The Sea to Sky highway features stunning views of the coastal mountain ranges and makes the drive part of your Whistler experience. Autumn in Whistler is a uniquely wonderful time. It’s “shoulder season”, meaning a low-tourism period when the village is uncrowded and local businesses lower their prices. Whistler, a fe