Frivolous Venice – back in time during the carnival
Centuries ago royals, nobles, and charlatans forgot all rules of decency during the famous and infamous Carnival of Venice, safely hidden behind masks. Still, revellers in richly decorated costumes parade through the streets of the northern Italian city during nearly two weeks of the carnival in February.
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Welcome to the travel blog of Kim van Dam
Professional traveller – passionate photographer – loves cats (especially Maxx and Morris) – travels solo most of the time – but sometimes together – addicted to freedom – needs variety – lover of cold/cool places – and yes, I’m also very attached to the Netherlands.
City trip Seville (part 2): 9 hotspots
Late March to early April, the temperature in Seville (Spain) climbs to 20 degrees Celsius, the perfect temperature for a city trip. Part two of my wanderings through this delightful city.
City trip: what to see and to do in Seville
Of course, Barcelona is lovely, but if I go to Spain for a city trip, I prefer to go to Seville (or Sevilla in Spanish); it has a more authentic feeling. Thanks to its southern location, this is the perfect spring and autumn destination. Part 1 of my travel guide about Seville.
Tiles in Portugal: Aveiro and Coimbra
The azulejos route takes me further into Centro de Portugal. I discovered two beautiful cities: Coimbra, the oldest university town, and Aveiro or the ‘Venice’ of Portugal.
The azulejos of Centro de Portugal
If you’ve ever been in Portugal, you may have noticed the numerous azulejos, the beautiful tiles on Portuguese houses and churches, especially along the coast. But other types of ceramics and porcelain are as popular in Portugal. I went to investigate. My journey starts in Caldas da Rainha.
City trip London: 8 irresistible hotspots
Lord Kitchener already sang it in the 60s:
London is the place for me
London this lovely city
You can go to France or America,
India, Asia or Australia
But you must come back to London city.
I completely agree with him.
Sweet Dreams: Hotel Titilaka on lake Titicaca in Peru
Not only the height takes my breath away, the view from hotel Titilaka does the same. The glass wall offers an endless view of Lake Titicaca in Peru.
Cycling holiday on the Isle of Wight, England
On the Isle of Wight, just below the south coast of England, life takes a slow pace. Together with the rugged and varied landscape it makes the island an ideal destination for cyclists.
Turin (Italy) for foodies
Italy is full of great cities. Bad luck for Turin because that city is often not included in the lists of favorites. Is that right? Certainly not. If only because Turin is the birthplace of the Slow Food movement – Food for foodies!