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The Azores part 2: the interior of Sao Miguel island

October 17, 2015 For the second half of our holiday we had rented a car. We checked out from the Marina Atlantico hotel to drive up to Furnas where we would stay the second half of the week. We drove to Furnas via the north coast. We drove up to Capelas, to visit the small … Lees verder →

The Azores part 1: Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel: city and sea

October 16, 2015 The Azores. Part of Portugal, but then again, quite far from the mainland. Halfway between Europe and America, my son pointed out. I am not quite sure what to expect. We booked the trip, looking for a beautiful island, that offered more than packed sun drenched beaches. I quickly feel trapped on … Lees verder →

Lomprayah Ferry services to Koh Tao Thailand. Safe or not so safe?

August 6, 2014 Quite an experience! And not really a very pleasant one. We arrived by night train in Chumpon from Bangkok. Although we had already booked and paid our Ferry tickets online, we had to queue to show our booking and pay 50 bath pp for the bus to the pier. We received a … Lees verder →

Hidden Gems – Discover Bruges and Damme by bike

Visit:Walk in Bruges – Your private guide in Bruges June 30, 2014 ROUTE BRUGES-DAMME Another great bike route is the road from Bruges to the picturesque little town of Damme, 5 kilometres North of Bruges. The first part is the same as the route described in my previous post: the circular route around Bruges.Get to … Lees verder →

Hidden Gems – Discover Bruges by bike

Visit:Walk in Bruges – Your private guide in Bruges June 25, 2014 I have to admit that I was a bit hesitant to write this blogpost. Many quiet hidden spots are undiscovered by most tourists so maybe I should leave them to the locals? I guess only the social, alternative traveller would read a travel … Lees verder →

Picnic in Bruges part 3

December 20, 2012 Visit:Walk in Bruges – Your private guide in Bruges The Minnewaterpark is for the time being closed for renovations. It will open again in April of this year (2024), and will look even more beautiful than before with great views over the Lake of Love! When you visit Bruges in the summer … Lees verder →

Picnic in Bruges part 2

September 8, 2012 Visit:Walk in Bruges – Your private guide in Bruges When you visit Bruges in the summer and want to stretch your legs after walking the small streets, a picnic in one of the parks is an excellent alternative. Especially this year when the city of Bruges has placed 25 picnic tables and … Lees verder →

Picnic on a sunny day in Bruges part 1

July 26, 2012 Visit:Walk in Bruges – Your private guide in Bruges When you visit Bruges in the summer, and want to stretch your legs after walking the small streets, a picnic in one of the parks is an excellent alternative. Especially this year when the city of Bruges has placed 25 picnic tables and … Lees verder →