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  • Austria,  Destinations,  Europe,  Road Trips

    How to plan the perfect road trip in Austria

    December 13, 2022 /
    Idyllic mountains in Tyrol with a cute shed in the middle

    Austria, land of the mountains and land of the lakes. I could not think of a more perfect country for a road trip than Austria. The country is relatively small, so you can reach any place in no time. The streets are in great condition and driving in Austria is easy. If you are planning on taking a roadtrip through Austria and don’t have an idea yet on what to see – I got you covered. I have created the perfect Austria road trip itinerary for 10 days, a week as well as just four days that will take you on the most scenic routes! Keep on reading to find…

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    Amazing northern Italy road trip (with map)

    December 12, 2022 /

    Planning the ultimate northern Italy road trip and no idea yet where to go? My husband and me have taken the perfect 10 day Italy road trip – and I am gonna share all the details in this post. This includes an amazing 10 day Italy road trip itinerary as well as a two week Italy road trip itinerary, hotel recommendations and best things to do in each town. Important information before you go 10 day northern Italy road trip itinerary at a glance 2 week Italy road trip itinerary Milan: Northern Italy road trip starting point We chose Milan as a starting point for our ultimate Northern Italy road…

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BLOGGER & CONTENT CREATOR

 

Hi there, my name is Sabrina and I am a passionate travel blogger and content creator. My blog is featuring slow luxury travel tips, bucket list experiences, hotel recommendations, and culinary inspirations. I have been a digital nomad for two years and am now blogging about all the beautiful places I visit myself.

📍 The Hague, The Netherlands #thehague #thehag 📍 The Hague, The Netherlands

#thehague #thehaguedaily #thehaguecity #visitthehague #nederland_ontdekt #nederlandismooi
Are you looking for a relaxing and fun beach for Are you looking for a relaxing and fun  beach for your stay in Curaçao? Then Jan Thiel might just be right for you. 

Keep in mind that there are essentially two parts of Jan Thiel Beach, the public beach and the Beach Clubs (Zest, Papagayo etc).

I would not recommend Jan Thiel as a great public beach. The beds are super close to each other and it is noisy and crowded. 

To avoid all the crowds make sure to reserve your spot at Zest (my recommendation) or Papagayo in advance. Then you even get to hop into this fabulous infinity beach 😍🏖️
Tbh I always refused to go there because it has a reputation of being Dutch and touristic. But Zest convinced me that it can be an amazing place 😍

Would you love to swim here? 

#janthielbeach #janthiel #janthielcuraçao #zestbeachclub #curaçao
Here's to 5000 ❤️ When I woke up today and sa Here's to 5000 ❤️

When I woke up today and saw that this community has grown to 5000 people I was so happy. 

It was only a year ago since I started sharing all my vacation memories on here (: 

For all of those who are new here or don't know me yet:

I am Sabrina and I currently live in the Netherlands but am originally from Austria. 

Two years ago I quit my job in corporate law to move to NL with my husband and started working freelance. 

Because we travel a lot for my husband's job, I was looking for a creative hobby on the side so I started photography and editing, and sharing my journey here on IG. 

My current mission is to create the happiest life possible, without stress and with lots of laughter and love. I love celebrating the small moments and finding joy in ordinary things. 

This page is simply about me sharing all my small, happy moments from all over the world and hopefully inspiring others to live their dream as well. 

I hope to spread some positivity and shed some light on issues that I truly care about (: 

As an added bonus, I found an amazing community of like-minded people on this app that cheer me up every day! 

Now I would love to know something about you, so lmk some facts about you in the comments ❤️
In Amsterdam, everyone's a bit of a cycle-path 🚲🌸

#amsterdamgram #amsterdamtrip #amsterdam_streets #amsterdamcanals #amsterdamcentraal #amsterdamcityguide #amsterdam_streets🇳🇱 #holland #igersholland #igersnetherlands #digitalnomadgirls
Hello, April 🌸❤️ March was all about getti Hello, April 🌸❤️

March was all about getting some rest, staying home and finding back into my old routines. It was a bit boring but I really needed that to find back my strength. 

April is gonna be so exciting 😍 I have already lots of lovely trips planned:

🌸 Easter in Austria 🐰
🌸 Girls week in Amsterdam 🌷
🌸 Romantic Getaway in The Hague
🌸 Long weekend in Champagne, France 🥂
🌸 It is also our two year wedding anniversary and Justin is planning something special for that weekend! 

What are your plans for April? LMK 😍

#pietermaai #pietermaaidistrict #scubalodge #willemstad #willemstadcuraçao
11 things that are more important than what your b 11 things that are more important than what your body looks like (from someone who spent way too much time dieting):

❤️ how kind you are to others, especially those that can do nothing for you 

❤️ that you can eat pizza (and pasta :D)

❤️ that you accept others and yourself for who they are

❤️ that you can cuddle with your pets

❤️ that you know how to let go and how to have a great time

❤️ that you never have to accept a narrow conception of whats beautiful - according to society

❤️ that your body helps you do the things you love most in life: travel and hug the people you love 

❤️ that you can feel happiness and joy with that body

❤️ that physical beauty will eventually pass with old age - for everyone

❤️ that your worth is not determined by a number on the scale 

❤️ that beauty is not quantifiable

#beachlife #caribbeansunset #curacaoisland #mambobeach #bodypositivity
"To escape and sit quietly on the beach—that’s "To escape and sit quietly on the beach—that’s my idea of paradise."

#daaibooibaai #curacaolife #digitalnomadgirls
Bonaire Cultural Thing to Do: Visit the former Sla Bonaire Cultural Thing to Do: Visit the former Slave Houses 🏖️

You can still find them in the area around Rincon and Cabaje and along the saltpans as a grim reminders of Bonaire's repressive past. Years ago, the huts were restored but the original roofs have been replaced with more durable marine plywood to avoid continuous maintenance.

Do you like visiting Historical Sites on your trips? 

#bonaireisland #bonairetourism #bonairephotography #wesharebonaire #dutchcaribbean #abcislands
04.05. - Rememberace Day: Every year on 4 May, the 04.05. - Rememberace Day: Every year on 4 May, the Dutch commemorate civilians and soldiers who have died in war situations and in peacekeeping missions, with two minutes of silence.

05.05. Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) takes place each year on May 5, the day after Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking). It is a celebration of the Netherlands being freed from Nazi occupation after World War II.

💫 These are two very meaningful days to keep in mind when traveling to the Netherlands. I find it a great tradition to spend some minutes in silence and be aware of the terrible things that war is doing to people. Especially in light of whats happening in Ukraine, this is more important to remember than ever. 

#rememberanceday #liberationday #bevrijdingsdag #amsterdamgram #amsterdamview #amsterdam #amsterdamtrip #amsterdamguide #canalsofamsterdam #europedestinations #thenetherlands #netherlands #windy #holland #visitnetherlands #konijnklijkpaleisamsterdam
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📍 The Hague, The Netherlands #thehague #thehag 📍 The Hague, The Netherlands

#thehague #thehaguedaily #thehaguecity #visitthehague #nederland_ontdekt #nederlandismooi
Are you looking for a relaxing and fun beach for Are you looking for a relaxing and fun  beach for your stay in Curaçao? Then Jan Thiel might just be right for you. 

Keep in mind that there are essentially two parts of Jan Thiel Beach, the public beach and the Beach Clubs (Zest, Papagayo etc).

I would not recommend Jan Thiel as a great public beach. The beds are super close to each other and it is noisy and crowded. 

To avoid all the crowds make sure to reserve your spot at Zest (my recommendation) or Papagayo in advance. Then you even get to hop into this fabulous infinity beach 😍🏖️
Tbh I always refused to go there because it has a reputation of being Dutch and touristic. But Zest convinced me that it can be an amazing place 😍

Would you love to swim here? 

#janthielbeach #janthiel #janthielcuraçao #zestbeachclub #curaçao
Here's to 5000 ❤️ When I woke up today and sa Here's to 5000 ❤️

When I woke up today and saw that this community has grown to 5000 people I was so happy. 

It was only a year ago since I started sharing all my vacation memories on here (: 

For all of those who are new here or don't know me yet:

I am Sabrina and I currently live in the Netherlands but am originally from Austria. 

Two years ago I quit my job in corporate law to move to NL with my husband and started working freelance. 

Because we travel a lot for my husband's job, I was looking for a creative hobby on the side so I started photography and editing, and sharing my journey here on IG. 

My current mission is to create the happiest life possible, without stress and with lots of laughter and love. I love celebrating the small moments and finding joy in ordinary things. 

This page is simply about me sharing all my small, happy moments from all over the world and hopefully inspiring others to live their dream as well. 

I hope to spread some positivity and shed some light on issues that I truly care about (: 

As an added bonus, I found an amazing community of like-minded people on this app that cheer me up every day! 

Now I would love to know something about you, so lmk some facts about you in the comments ❤️
In Amsterdam, everyone's a bit of a cycle-path 🚲🌸

#amsterdamgram #amsterdamtrip #amsterdam_streets #amsterdamcanals #amsterdamcentraal #amsterdamcityguide #amsterdam_streets🇳🇱 #holland #igersholland #igersnetherlands #digitalnomadgirls
Hello, April 🌸❤️ March was all about getti Hello, April 🌸❤️

March was all about getting some rest, staying home and finding back into my old routines. It was a bit boring but I really needed that to find back my strength. 

April is gonna be so exciting 😍 I have already lots of lovely trips planned:

🌸 Easter in Austria 🐰
🌸 Girls week in Amsterdam 🌷
🌸 Romantic Getaway in The Hague
🌸 Long weekend in Champagne, France 🥂
🌸 It is also our two year wedding anniversary and Justin is planning something special for that weekend! 

What are your plans for April? LMK 😍

#pietermaai #pietermaaidistrict #scubalodge #willemstad #willemstadcuraçao
11 things that are more important than what your b 11 things that are more important than what your body looks like (from someone who spent way too much time dieting):

❤️ how kind you are to others, especially those that can do nothing for you 

❤️ that you can eat pizza (and pasta :D)

❤️ that you accept others and yourself for who they are

❤️ that you can cuddle with your pets

❤️ that you know how to let go and how to have a great time

❤️ that you never have to accept a narrow conception of whats beautiful - according to society

❤️ that your body helps you do the things you love most in life: travel and hug the people you love 

❤️ that you can feel happiness and joy with that body

❤️ that physical beauty will eventually pass with old age - for everyone

❤️ that your worth is not determined by a number on the scale 

❤️ that beauty is not quantifiable

#beachlife #caribbeansunset #curacaoisland #mambobeach #bodypositivity
"To escape and sit quietly on the beach—that’s "To escape and sit quietly on the beach—that’s my idea of paradise."

#daaibooibaai #curacaolife #digitalnomadgirls
Bonaire Cultural Thing to Do: Visit the former Sla Bonaire Cultural Thing to Do: Visit the former Slave Houses 🏖️

You can still find them in the area around Rincon and Cabaje and along the saltpans as a grim reminders of Bonaire's repressive past. Years ago, the huts were restored but the original roofs have been replaced with more durable marine plywood to avoid continuous maintenance.

Do you like visiting Historical Sites on your trips? 

#bonaireisland #bonairetourism #bonairephotography #wesharebonaire #dutchcaribbean #abcislands
04.05. - Rememberace Day: Every year on 4 May, the 04.05. - Rememberace Day: Every year on 4 May, the Dutch commemorate civilians and soldiers who have died in war situations and in peacekeeping missions, with two minutes of silence.

05.05. Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) takes place each year on May 5, the day after Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking). It is a celebration of the Netherlands being freed from Nazi occupation after World War II.

💫 These are two very meaningful days to keep in mind when traveling to the Netherlands. I find it a great tradition to spend some minutes in silence and be aware of the terrible things that war is doing to people. Especially in light of whats happening in Ukraine, this is more important to remember than ever. 

#rememberanceday #liberationday #bevrijdingsdag #amsterdamgram #amsterdamview #amsterdam #amsterdamtrip #amsterdamguide #canalsofamsterdam #europedestinations #thenetherlands #netherlands #windy #holland #visitnetherlands #konijnklijkpaleisamsterdam
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