Ticino is Switzerland’s southernmost canton as well as its most surprising one. Bordering Italy and set along the palm-lined shores of Lago Maggiore, this Italian-speaking region combines Swiss efficiency with Mediterranean flair. Think colourful piazzas, alpine valleys, subtropical gardens…
Prague is one of Europe’s most rewarding city trip destinations – especially if you know where to look. From medieval streets and imposing grand castles to peaceful forrested parks, alternative neighbourhoods and strange little museums, the Czech capital offers…
Over the past few decades, Amsterdam-Noord evolved from a district where nobody wanted to be seen into one of the hippest neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. Trot Op! crossed the IJ on the ferry and visited all of the coolest attractions…
The Vaucluse is one of the best regions in France for a cycling holiday. From legendary climbs like Mont Ventoux to relaxed vineyard routes and dramatic gorges, this corner of La Provence offers something for every type of cyclist.…
A few decades ago, Duisburg was a waning industrial city in Germany’s Ruhr Area. The local economy was dying and tourists were nowhere to be seen. Fortunately, they decided to do something about it. Today, Duisburg is one of…
Few places in Europe are as wild, wide and unspoilt as the Scottish Highlands. Endless roads lead you from panorama to panorama through landscapes of green valleys, dark lakes and weathered castles. This Scotland road trip itinerary takes you…
Noordwijk aan Zee is more than just a charming coastal town near Leiden. It’s also home to ESTEC. This is the European Space Research and Technology Centre: ESA’s largest research facility. As a result, you can not only get…
A trip to the Adriatic coast of Croatia is in some way an all-inclusive holiday: nearly everything you’d want is there to enjoy, no matter your interests. A patchwork of hundreds of islands awaits you, all with their own…
Friesland might just be the most unique province in The Netherlands. The Frisians speak their own language, have their own traditions and four out of five Wadden Islands are considered Frisian soil. Trot Op! drove all the way up…
The province of Noord-Brabant in The Netherlands is all about Vincent van Gogh these days. This is where the world famous painter was born, where he made a lot of his works and where he left all sorts of…
