Journal

22-12-2023 Emily Williams

During the last couple of weeks, we did some mental traveling around Europe and got acquainted with the funniest, weirdest, and most heartfelt Christmas holiday traditions, such as Tió de Nadal in Catalonia, la Befana in Italy, and Krampus from Austria. Our last stop will be Germany, where besides knowing how to have a great time, people seem to know how to fill their bellies while spending time at Christmas Markets!

10-12-2023 Emily Williams

As the holiday season descends upon Austria, the air is filled with the sweet scent of gingerbread and the joyful melodies of carolers. However, amidst the festive cheer, there lurks a shadowy figure, a counterpart to the jolly Santa Claus: The Krampus.

29-11-2023 Emily Williams

In the second article about European traditions about and around Christmas time, we will get closely acquainted with an Italian witch who brings presents and joy, instead of the usual…you know, more evil connotations of the word.

07-11-2023 Emily Williams

As the holiday season approaches, many regions around the world prepare to celebrate in unique and wonderful ways. In Catalonia, Spain, one of the most charming and distinctive Christmas traditions is the Tío de Nadal, or "Christmas Log." This beloved cultural practice, rooted in centuries of history, adds a touch of whimsy and excitement to the festive season.

02-11-2023 Emily Williams

I am originally from Den Haag, but I have been living in Groningen for a good 4 years now. Slowly I have started to get used to some of the peculiar customs, unique traditions, and interesting foods that they eat here, such as the “Eierball”.

28-09-2023 Emily Williams

Come, walk down with me on memory lane and the footsteps of history, as I explore one of the best holidays of my life so far, and that is saying a lot, as I had many great ones.

12-02-2023 Emily Williams

13 hours of holiday playlists, gas station lunches, roadside naps, and toll station traffic jams. It had been a long journey from Groningen, through Belgium, and finally France. It was well past midnight when our car started its final ascent up the mountain towards Valloire, a small town tucked away in the French alps, against the Italian border...

15-09-2022 Emily Williams

The road, like a grey serpent, carved its way through the darkened Czech landscape. Mists had already started forming in the valley below us like eerie, ghostly lakes. We were on the final stretch of our 10-hour drive from the Netherlands and it was well past midnight. Finally, a row of rooftops appeared out of the mist as we arrived at the tiny village of Muckov. A silhouette stood at one of the doors and a porch light turned on.

07-12-2017 Emily Williams

You feel like you could use a long weekend? Why not take a few days to relax and enjoy the Belgian Coast? From De Panne to Knokke-Heist, this is an all-season holiday destination.

16-10-2017 Emily Williams

I must say that whenever I thought of Luxembourg I thought about... I don't know. Like literally, I cannot say I knew too much about this place until I actually got the real feel of it.

20-04-2017 Traveler

To start with, I would like to say that planning a family holiday (with children) is not at all the same as planning a holiday for a couple, or nonetheless for yourself.