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Canada travel tip: Peak 2 Peak or Sea to Sky?
Klik hier om dit artikel in het Nederlands te lezen. Within Canada, British Columbia is a popular place to go for a vacation. This province is famous for its mountains and a trip to this part of the world is not complete without a ride into the mountains. During my latest journey through Canada, I tried two of the most famous gondolas in British Columbia: the Peak 2 Peak in Whistler and the brand new Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish. Both are super cool but not very cheap. If you have trouble picking one, just continue reading as I will tell you about my experiences and reasons why to…
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Things you just have to do when in Finland
1. Go to a sauna and jump into the lake afterwards Finland and saunas belong together. I won’t have to tell you about saunas, however I will tell you about the proper Finnish way to do it. Going to a sauna that is. A question often asked is if you should wear bathing clothes or if you go naked. In Finland, going to a sauna is a thing you normally do with friends and family. So if you are with strangers, there are two options: either men and women take turns and go separately or you wear your bathing clothes… Before entering the sauna, take a shower. If you are going…
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Outdoors Finland: 10 things to do in Saimaa
Click here to go to the Dutch version of this post. At the end of August, I had the chance to visit Finland’s Saimaa region. Saimaa is the biggest lake in Finland and also the fourth biggest natural freshwater lake in Europe. Surrounded by cities as Lappeenranta, Savonlinna and Mikkeli it’s not only a great place for some urban adventures but mostly it’s a perfect spot for various outdoor activities. Today I’m sharing my favorite things to do in Saimaa with you. 1. Go paddling You haven’t been to Finland if you haven’t been canoeing or kayaking. The Finns love their waters and can be found there for a large portion…
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Adventure and Adrenaline at Caracasbaai
For the Dutch version of this post, please go here. The first night after arriving to a new destination is always a bit awkward. A long flight ( this time, with the brand new Dreamliner from Arkefly, how comfy can you get?), dragging your luggage around, a significant change from rainy weather to a warmer climate and ofcourse a big time difference. My first day on the tropical island of Curaçao starts with a sleepy drive through Willemstad and its most famous sights. Half way during the day however it was time to leave being tired behind, as I was about to head out for some adventure in Caracasbaai (“Caracas Bay”).…
