Eswatini – Swaziland until recently – is a tiny country hidden in between South Africa and Mozambique. It’s small, but with a myriad of experiences to offer. You can hike through beautiful landscapes, enjoy exciting cultural events and even…
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What to do in Flevoland: 5 exciting sights in the youngest province of the Netherlands
Flevoland is a piece of the Netherlands almost literally pulled out of the sea, and you can get there in less than half an hour by train from Amsterdam. The country’s youngest province offers all the open space, nature…
Lithuania is often described as Europe’s best kept secret. Such statements get thrown around quite liberally, but in this case there’s some truth to it. Lithuania comes with tons of unspoiled nature, Vilnius is a lively, surprisingly hip city…
A weekend in South Limburg: mines, wines and castles
South Limburg is a somewhat atypical region for the Netherlands. Its rolling hills are scattered with vineyards and castles, there are plenty of cycling and hiking routes to explore and ex-mining cities such as Heerlen provide an enjoyable cultural…
The best day trips from Porto: 6 things to see and do in and around Porto
Porto is one of the most atmospheric and photogenic cities in Europe, but there’s a lot to visit outside the city limits as well. In the north of Portugal several fun day trips from Porto can be planned. From…
What to do in Hasselt: 8 tips for a fun weekend in Limburg
Hasselt is the embodiment of Limburgian hospitality: friendly faces, a lively oldtown with great restaurants, a surprising cultural offer and lots of nature around. Trot Op! booked a little house in the forest bordering the city, and decided to…
Carnival in Tenerife, taking over the Canary Islands every February, is the largest carnival in the world after Rio de Janeiro. For more than a week, daily life comes to a complete standstill and the locals move and live…
Hanoi is a fascinating destination. At first glance, the city centre may seem nothing more than a maze of incredibly busy alleys, but this is just part of the charm. The capital of Vietnam offers a host of unique…