Despite being one of Africa’s smallest countries, Eswatini packs a remarkable punch. It offers outstanding safari parks, dramatic mountain landscapes, vibrant cultural traditions and some of the friendliest people on the continent – all within just a few hours’…
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Malawi: The Complete Travel Guide to Africa’s Most Underrated Destination
Malawi is one of Africa’s most surprising travel destinations. The country is safe, English is widely spoken and it boasts several excellent safari parks. It’s greatest asset however, is Lake Malawi. Roughly the size of Belgium, this vast lake…
Schouwen-Duiveland: the 8 best tips for a trip to Zeeland
Schouwen-Duiveland is a beautiful part of Zeeland, waiting for you across the Dutch border about an hour’s drive from Antwerp. You’ll find cosy villages, wide sandy beaches, wonderful nature reserves and a whole bunch of wild animals there. Trot…
If you’re going to Limburg to enjoy nature, there’s a wide variety of destinations to choose from. The whole province is full of wonderful hiking spots and parks. Trot Op! went for a weekend trip and tested some of…
Want to discover a country most people never even heard of? Book one of the few flights to Sao Tomé & Principe. This African island state is a pocket-sized dream destination, and combines pristine beaches with dense jungles and…
The last 5 places in Antwerp where you probably won’t get corona
The last mile is the longest, but it’s still the last. Hang on for just a little while longer, and we can start the biggest party since Y2K. In preparation for that joyous moment, Trot Op! brings you five…
rA trip to the Frisian (or Wadden) Islands is one you can cater to your own taste. Up for sports and adventure? Go for it! Want to explore nature? Go nuts! In need of a quiet and relaxing weekend?…
Alas dear friends, covid-19 is raging through the country again. This means we’re going to have to stay home and ease down a bit in the next few months. To help pull you through these harsh times, Trot Op!…
The Zwin Nature Park is Belgium’s premier bird sanctuary, and thus the ideal place to go for some hardcore bird spotting. Trot Op! was invited to test the latest Swarovski Optik binoculars, and enjoyed a splendid afternoon. It…
Write down the names of five random African countries, and the chance is almost non-existent Kenya is not on your paper – don’t argue, it’s true. Everyone has at least heard of it. And that includes full-blown simpletons who…










