Author: Selina

Hi there! I am Selina, the German part of our French-German couple. Since I was a child, I have a passion for foreign languages, cultures and countries. This is what led me to study first in Belgium, then in Spain and finally in France. I now live in Belgium, the Heart of the EU and a great starting point to discover Europe and beyond.

Machu Picchu: Worth a visit or too crowded to enjoy?

by Selina, posted in Americas, Day trips, Destinations, English, Experiences, Peru

Machu Picchu is globally known for being one of the modern Seven World Wonders. Indeed, it is the best preserved known inca city in the world and surrounded by a stunning mountain panorama. This is why every day 6000 visitors crowd into the site. In order to accommodate all these tourists, a whole city, called Agua calientes, was built from scratch. Restaurants, Bars, Hotels and souvenir shops are supposed to be everything the modern tourist's heart could wish for and, all in all, it feels like spending the night at Disney Land. So is this historic Inca site really worth a visit or is it just too crowded to enjoy?

Salar de Uyuni: Jeep Expedition in Bolivia’s No Man’s land

by Selina, posted in Americas, Bolivia, Day trips, Destinations, English, Experiences, Week-end trips

Did you know that a big part of Bolivia is almost not inhabited? This is the part we want you to discover. From its more than 10.000 square kilometers big salt desert to its volcano region in Sur Lipez, with its white, blue and pink lagoons, you will enjoy a wide and beautiful landscape and see what it's like to live in one of the least populated regions on earth where 90% of the population have no access to electricity.

10 Best things to discover in Denmark

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, Denmark, Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences, Tips and Tricks, travel ideas

Most people, when thinking about Denmark, think about its capital with its colorful houses, its canals and last but not least its Mermaid statue. Who in Europe has not already thought about a week-end trip to Copenhagen? But there is more to the country than just its capital. Indeed, Denmark is a beautiful country with diverse countrysides from huge white sanded beaches, dunes and cliffs to wide yellow rape seed fields. This is the Denmark we wanted to discover. Here are our 10 must-sees.

Lake Titicaca: How to best visit the peruvian side

by Selina, posted in Americas, Day trips, Destinations, English, Experiences, Peru

The famous Lake Titicaca is the biggest lake in South America, the highest navigable lake in the world. Indeed, its altitude of 3800m is quite breathtaking and not just becuse of its beautiful landscape. Part of the lake is located in Peru whether the other part belongs to Bolivia. On the peruvian side of the lake, its main city Puno, its authentic villages around Socca and its floating reed islands of the Uros are definitely worth a visit.

Itinerary: 2 weeks Peru and Bolivia

by Selina, posted in Americas, Bolivia, Destinations, English, Experiences, Itineraries, Peru

Another trip, another continent. This time, we discovered South America for the first time and we were not disappointed. During our two week trip, we saw so many different landscapes: from colonial cities to beautiful mountain and volcano chains. It was not always easy as we had to fight against altitude sickness and cold nights but we were soon compensated by breathtaking landscapes, a special fauna with llamas and alpacas as well as unique places such as Machu Picchu and the Uyuni Salt Desert. Interesting in such a trip? This is our 2 week itinerary with the best of Peru and Bolivia.

Visit Mandø island Denmark: alone in nature

by Selina, posted in Day trips, Denmark, Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences, travel ideas

If you love nature, an excursion to Mandø island, a small island of 8 km2 with only 40 inhabitants in the middle of the Wadden sea, is a must-do in Denmark. The small access road which gets flooded twice per day makes this day trip an unforgettable experience.

A day-trip to Calakmul: Mayan Ruins in the Jungle

by Selina, posted in Americas, Day trips, Destinations, English, Experiences, Mexico

Calakmul is a very old Maya site and UNESCO World Heritage in the State of Campeche in Mexico. Its first dated inscription is from as early as 431 AD. At the time, Calakmul was one of the most important sites in the region. Between 500 and 800 AD over 50.000 people lived here. Its particularity is its situation in the middle of the Jungle, 60 kilometers from the next highway and, thus, not that easily accessible. However, these beautiful Mayan ruins are definitely worth the detour.

Discovering Singapore: 10 Must-See Attractions for an Unforgettable Experience

by Selina, posted in Asia, Destinations, English, Experiences, Singapore, Singapore, Tips and Tricks

When travelling through Malaysia, we spent a couple of days in Singapore, the city of the Lion. This small and still very young city-state charmed us with its diversity, its modern buildings and of course its cleanliness. These are our 10 must-sees:

Visit Compiègne: A walk through the imperial city

by Selina, posted in Day trips, Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences, France

Compiègne, not even 90 kilometers north-east from Paris, is a great place to discover a typical french city far away from the usual beaten tracks. It is also a city with a rich history because Louis XV as well as Napoleon I and Napoleon III came here for leisure and hunting. In the famous forest of Compiègne, the Armistice of the first World War was signed in 1918. Visit Compiègne and walk through the imperial city.

Itinerary: 3 weeks backpacking in Cambodia

by Selina, posted in Asia, Cambodia, Destinations, English, Experiences, Itineraries, Thailand

In Summer 2016, we had 3,5 weeks holidays ahead of us. We wanted to discover Cambodia but as flights were quite expensive we decided to book flights to Bangkok, stayed a couple of days in the city before taking an Air Asia flight to Siem Reap. Most of the time, we travelled by public transport and tuk tuk and, as you know, this takes much longer than having private transport arranged. But when we have time and want to discover a country, we still like this way to travel.

A day-trip to Malé – The real face of the Maldives

by Selina, posted in Asia, Day trips, Destinations, English, Experiences, Maldives

Most people, when traveling to the Maldives, directly go to one of these Resort Islands right away from the airport. And yes, these islands are just beautiful but don't forget that there is more to this country than empty white beaches, crystal-clear water and palm trees. People actually live there and almost one third of the 430.000 inhabitants live in Malé, the capital and main island of the country.

Malta Valetta Boat

Why to chose Malta for a Long Weekend Getaway – A 4 days itinerary

by Selina, posted in Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences, Malta, Week-end trips

It is this time of the year again. After a long and dark winter, the sun is showing its first appearences, flowers are growing and the general mood improves considerably. It is also the time for long week-ends: Eastern, Labour Day, Ascension Day and Whit Monday all offer great possibilities to travel. You have a long week-end ahead of you and don't know where to go? Why not discover Malta, the Mediterranean Paradise.

10 Days Campervan road trip in Slovenia

by Selina, posted in Campervan travel, Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences, Full travel, Slovenia, travel ideas

With no major experience in camping, we suddenly got this idea of travelling in a camper van to enjoy the freedom of stopping whenever and wherever. We therefore decided to just give it a try by renting a campervan for one week in August 2018. Our main destination: Slovenia.

Carnival of La Louvière: Belgian folklore at its best

by Selina, posted in Belgium, Day trips, Destinations, English, Europe, Experiences

The carnival of La Louvière in the french-speaking part of Belgium is a traditional event which takes place at the mid-term of the Fasting Period. Celebrations revolve around one symbolic figure: the Gilles.

Uncovering the best of Yucatan (Mexico): A 2-Weeks road trip

by Selina, posted in Americas, Destinations, English, Experiences, Full travel, Itinerairy, Mexico

In December, we spent two weeks in Yucatan, Mexico. During our roadtrip we discovered beautiful white beaches, colourful houses, crystal clear cenotes and mystic maya ruins in the middle of the jungle. This is our itinerary.