by sharon | Feb 12, 2019 | Europe, Hotel, The Netherlands, Travel
Checking in: Hotel Linnen in Nijmegen (Netherlands) Hotel Linnen in Nijmegen, The Netherlands looks like an ordinary building from the outside. But it is much more than that: In this beautiful building from 1903 lies a small hotel that was renovated in 2018. The small...
by sharon | Jan 29, 2019 | Beer, Belgium, Travel
During a BeerWalk in Mechelen, you get the chance to taste delicious beers in the best pubs in the city and learn more about the history of Mechelen
by sharon | Jan 15, 2019 | Europe, Travel, Ukraine
Kiev is still relatively unknown as a weekend getaway destination, but it is perfect: amazing food, interesting history and close to Chernobyl. Here are some tips on what to do in Kiev
by sharon | Jan 8, 2019 | Europe, Germany, Hotel, Travel
Hotel Innside by Mélia Seestern in Düsseldorf (Germany) is a modern hotel with a perfect location and beautifully decorated rooms.
by sharon | Dec 28, 2018 | Personal
2018 was a pretty solid travel year. In total, I visited 9 countries but also did more exploring in Belgium.
by sharon | Dec 25, 2018 | Europe, Travel, Ukraine
Street art in Kiev Kiev is the perfect mix between old and new, between Eastern and Western Europe. The last couple of years, the number of large-scale murals in Kiev has increased a lot. You will find street art all over the city. It is impossible to see all street...
by sharon | Dec 4, 2018 | Eat, food Europe
Where to eat in Kiev In Kiev, you will find a variety of restaurants not only serving Ukrainian but also European food. It is a modern city where you will find coffee places, brewpubs and breakfast places in Soviet-style buildings. Breakfast In the past, we always...
by sharon | Nov 28, 2018 | Europe, Photo Essay, Photography, Travel, Ukraine
Visit Chernobyl On the 26th of April 1986 at 1.23am, workers of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant started an experiment at reactor number 4. The goal? To investigate the reactor safety in the event of loss of the main electrical power supply to the power plant. Not 1...
by sharon | Nov 13, 2018 | Europe, Travel, Ukraine
8 things to know before visiting Kiev Kiev is the capital of Ukraine which became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991. Kiev is the largest city in the country. The different cultures and rulers make it a very interesting city to visit: both European and Soviet...
by sharon | Oct 30, 2018 | Europe, Luxembourg, Travel
A perfect long weekend in Luxembourg Luxembourg is a small country, so it is perfect for a long weekend. A great place to start is visiting its capital Luxembourg City. You can just wander around the city, or follow one of the self-guided tours. Definitely stop by the...