A Discerning Cruise Port Guide to Exploring Ålesund Independently
One Day in Ålesund Cruise Port: Art Nouveau, Mount Aksla, & Local Bites Ålesund is hands-down one of the most…
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Lunch on the Edge: Experiencing Mount Hoven and the Loen Skylift from Olden Port
Loen Skylift & Beyond: The Perfect Independent Olden Cruise Port Guide Itinerary Our second stop on the Holland America MS…
Eidfjord Port at Your Own Pace: A Sophisticated Independent Cruise Shore Guide
Eidfjord Cruise Port Guide Eidfjord was the first port cruise shore stop on our MS Rotterdam Norway Fjords cruise in…
Bloemenpark Appeltern: The Ultimate Netherlands Day Trip for Garden Lovers
The world-famous Keukenhof in Lisse is undeniable in its beauty, but it is firmly a tourist hotspot. While it certainly…
A New Chapter Begins: Welcome by Jo
Welcome to the New Chapter: Slow Living, Gardening, and Lifelong Travels Hello, dear readers, old friends, and new friends! If…
The Homestead: The Garden in June
After moving to the countryside last year and inheriting what is—by Dutch standards—a large garden, I have truly learned to…
A Sunny Winter Escape to Ravenstein: Finding My Travel Spark Again
It’s the end of winter, and I wanted to treat myself to a nice little village trip. There are so…
Beyond the Slopes: Why Le Grand Bornand’s Wednesday Market is a Must-Visit
A skiing holiday in France is a gourmet travel opportunity for me as well. I would normally take an afternoon…
A Laid-Back Week in Le Grand Bornand: Ski-In, Ski-Out Bliss & Alpine Vibe
If you are looking for a winter sports skiing destination that is still under the international radar, let me introduce…