Best train rides coming up in 2023
With the crazy airport chaos we saw this summer, any alternative to flying is welcome. Train rides are getting better and better. We all...
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Marta
- Sep 20
- 2 min
7 October holiday destinations without flying
7 October holiday destinations without flying
Marta
- Sep 4
- 3 min
8 questions to help you choose a holiday destination
I recently asked on Instagram how you approached choosing a holiday destination. As much as people have a "to travel list", they find it...
Marta
- Aug 29
- 5 min
My ultimate family guide to Ontario, Canada
Read on for a perfect 3-week itinerary around Ontario with the family.
Marta
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
10 things our family loves about Costa Rica
We landed just under 2 weeks ago in San Jose. As soon as we recovered from jetlag, we drove to the north Caribbean coast. Close to the...
Marta
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
7 highlights of our summer trip to Sweden 🇸🇪
7 highlights of our summer road trip to Sweden. 3 weeks travelling around the country, discovering the most beautiful nature with the family
Marta
- Apr 18, 2021
- 4 min
Travel ideas for this summer depending on your family profile
It is still totally unclear what this summer will look like travel wise, but we have to move forward, hope and plan for the best. Some...
Marta
- Apr 9, 2021
- 2 min
Adventures on our doorstep: Easter on the beach
Chocolate eggs, sand and fresh air were on the program of this year. Our plans for the Easter weekend had to change a bit. I originally...
Marta
- Mar 14, 2021
- 3 min
What to plan for the Easter long weekend?
I don't know you, but I have enough packing half of my house to a rental accommodation to then unpack everything and cook/eat the same as...
Marta
- Mar 7, 2021
- 3 min
Adventures on our doorstep: Exploring Zeeland
Note that this was written when The Netherlands was still in 'lockdown' with all shops and restaurants closed. Skiing and travelling...
Marta
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
My commitment to sustainability for your travels
I spent a good part of 2020 learning about sustainability in tourism, participating in relevant courses and getting the certifications...
Marta
- Feb 9, 2021
- 2 min
Simple tips you can apply to help fight over-tourism
The New Zealand Tourism board recently launched an excellent marketing campaign titled "Travelling under the social influence" with the...
Marta
- Feb 2, 2021
- 1 min
3 ways travelling will be better than 'before'
I haven't travelled since March 2020. I still cannot wait to get out there. I remember past adventures, look through photo albums and...
Marta
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
Adventures on our doorstep: Deserted windmills in Zaanse Schans
Since travelling far away and foreign adventures will not be on the cards for a little while, I am starting a new travel series on this...
Marta
- Jan 19, 2021
- 4 min
What to plan during the February holiday break?
Writing from Amsterdam, we are still in a lockdown situation where school are closed. Other than discovering all the playgrounds in our...
Marta
- Jan 11, 2021
- 4 min
TESTED: Beekse Bergen or as the kids said "We visited cold Africa"
After discussing with friends, we booked a 4-night stay in Beekse Bergen. About 1h30 drive south of Amsterdam, it is the biggest Safari Park
Marta
- Jan 5, 2021
- 3 min
What can you expect from me in 2021?
Before 2020, my family clients needed me to plan their travels for several simple reasons: They had little time to allocate to research...
Marta
- Oct 20, 2020
- 3 min
What is next for your travels. Can we start talking about 2021 trends?
Whether you managed to go away this summer/autumn or decided to stay closer, there is now the question of 'what's next?' for holidays and...
Marta
- Sep 8, 2020
- 5 min
What can hotels do to welcome families better?
The challenges in recent times have only accelerated the trend of families wanting to stay away from hotels and focus on self-catered...
Marta
- Jul 28, 2020
- 4 min
House rentals have the opportunity to bring hotel-like services and attract more families than ever
Hotels can offer all the luxury needed for a restful stay: someone will make you breakfast, clean your room, pick up the towels, make...