I had not visited Rotterdam since my childhood, but when my cousin invited us during our stay in the Netherlands to make a walking tour through this big and modern city, I was quite excited. The fact that Rotterdam was almost completely destroyed in the first days of World War II made it much easier […]
Author: Marianne van Twillert
IMPRESSIONS OF MOSTAR
On our camper trip around Europe in September we made a stop in Mostar. I always have a nostalgic feeling when I visit this beautiful place, as I still remember how it looked like before the 1990s war. Yes, the old town seems untouched now, the famous bridge was rebuilt and the attractively restored […]
7 THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN BOLIVIA
As Bolivia is one of the highest and most isolated countries in the world, it is still completely authentic and mostly untouched. This country offers great cultural experiences, fantastic natural beauties and extreme adventures. You certainly should not miss the following experiences: Explore Salar de Uyuni Meet an Indian family that earns a living […]
MACHU PICCHU, THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS
One of the most impressive hiking tours I have ever made was the short Inca Trail or Camino Real in Peru that leads to the famous city of Machu Picchu. Six years ago I traveled through Bolivia and Peru with a small group of nature lovers. It was one of our wishes to hike the […]
7 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND OHRID
Have you ever thought about visiting Ohrid, the famous UNESCO World Heritage site in Macedonia? Don’t hesitate to go and explore the Old Town with its oriental architecture, the wonderful Orthodox monasteries and the impressive archeological sites. And first of all, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ohrid, one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes! […]
THE GREEN ISLAND OF MLJET
Enjoying our traditional summer holiday at Camp Rogač in Slano, we thought it a good idea to visit Mljet that is considered to be one of the most beautiful islands of Croatia. We were told that this unspoiled island, covered with dense Mediterranean forests, is a paradise for anyone looking to get away from the […]
SUMMER IN KOTOR
The world’s leading travel guide, Lonely Planet, awarded Montenegrin tourism a significant recognition, by ranking Kotor first on the list of top ten cities to visit in 2016. And indeed, this beautiful old town has become an outstanding tourist attraction. We visited Kotor last weekend and we were surprised to see so many foreigners exploring […]
DURMITOR: SUMMER IN MALA CRNA GORA
One of the most popular excursions in Durmitor National Park is the jeep safari called “Ring around Durmitor”. From late May, when the snow on Štuoc is finally cleared away, adventurous tourists start to explore the spectacular natural beauties of Durmitor. As a rule, they make a stop at the Tara Canyon panorama point and enjoy the […]
CAMPER TOURISM – A PROMISING CHANCE FOR MONTENEGRO
A few years ago, I wrote some articles about camper tourism as a missed chance for Montenegro (see: Camper tourism – a missed chance for Montenegro). But if the Ministry of Tourism and the National Tourism Organization would be aware of the possibilities offered by camper tourism nowadays, I still believe that there is a […]
THE AMAZING METEORA MONASTERIES
One of the highlights of our last trip through Albania and Greece was a visit to Meteora, a collection of Greek-Orthodox monasteries perched on gigantic 400 meters high rock pillars above the town of Kalambaka. It is no wonder that six (out of the initial number of 24) historical monasteries have been included in the […]