Views of the World – by Stefania van Lieshout
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In my defense, the moon was full and I was left unsupervised.
The ferry from Harwich to Hoek van Holland in the Netherlands: tips
Travelling from the Netherlands by ferry from Hoek van Holland to Harwich will take approximately seven hours during the day. At night the journey takes about eight to nine and a half hours. Travel as a foot passenger, by car, or take your bicycle.
Lake Garda, enjoy balmy summers and white winters
Lake Garda in Italy, the ideal family holiday with activities for all. Sightseeing, water sports, outdoors and delicious food.
Verona, encounter love and deceit in Romeo and Juliet’s footsteps
See Verona in 48 hours by following in the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet. In this blog: sightseeing, things to do, what to eat and where to sleep.
Liechtenstein, no questions asked
Liechtenstein – with an area of 160 km² and about 40,000 inhabitants – is located between Austria and Switzerland. The country is a European mini-state, just like the Vatican City, Monaco or Andorra.
Duisburg, the city for industrial heritage buffs
Duisburg is part of the European Industrial Heritage Route with great architecture, daring art installations and fantastic sports facilities.
Madonna della Corona – between a rock and a hard place
A spectacular sanctuary on Monte Baldo
Madonna della Corona is a salmon-coloured church dedicated to the ‘Madonna of the Crown’, in the town of Spiazzi di Caprino in Northern Italy. The sanctuary is located 774 meters above sea level, overlooking the valley of the river Adige. The church stands on Mount Baldo or rather hangs against a rock face, between heaven and earth, a stone’s throw from Lake Garda.
Hiking the Pieterpad, the best long distance trail in the Netherlands
The Pieterpad, LAW-9 is a long distance hiking trail in the east of the Netherland from Pieterburen in the north, to the Pieterberg in the south. In this blog helpful tips, apps, the route and info.
Pasta Bolognese di Mamma, delicious and home-made
Fresh home-made pasta with Bolognese sauce is easy to prepare with this authentic Italian recipe from my Italian mother.
Plan the ultimate road trip with this quick checklist
The ultimate checklist for a road trip through Europe by car. Tips on insurance, documents, car maintenance, luggage, your health and the internet.
