Everyone who has ever been on a ski trip, well anywhere, knows how expensive this is. The trip to the skiing area, materials and not to mention the ski passes, nothing cheap about those things. Now, let me tell you that it is possible to organise a cheap ski outing in Europe! I’m not talking […]
Falling In Love With Ireland’s Galway
Galway, where the Atlantic meets the bohemian and hipster vibe. It’s the largest and oldest city on the Wild Atlantic Way, on the West coast of Ireland. And I just fell in love with the place during my quick and unexpected visit, while being on a city break in Dublin. Falling In Love With Ireland’s […]
Best Kept Secrets of Bulgaria’s Sofia
When I first mentioned to my friends, I would be going to Sofia, I started getting tips almost immediately. I never knew the capital of Bulgaria is such a popular destination. Now, I normally don’t buy guidebooks to get to know my destination before I go. But I love getting tips and advice from people […]
Planning My Trip To Iceland
Oh my God, I finally booked my flights to Iceland, my dream destination for years already. Besides the gorgeous landscapes and impressive waterfalls, I’m really keen on seeing the Northern Lights. I know Iceland is beautiful during the Summer (and has nicer temperatures then). However, I found really cheap flights from Amsterdam to Keflavik with […]
A Weekend Trip to the Dutch Wadden Island: Texel
For my brother’s birthday, I planned a weekend to one of our Dutch Wadden islands, Texel. He had never gone skydiving, so that was his actual present (do I get sister credits for this??). Of course, we aren’t just going to drive all the way to the North of the Netherlands just for that. We […]
The Beauty of the French Dordogne
Falling in Love with the Dordogne Ever since I went for a visit, in my family’s house, I am crazy in love with the beauty of the French Dordogne. Never have I thought the landscape is so pretty. The first time, we drove the night from the Netherlands and arrived at sunrise. Instead of feeling […]
The Ultimate Island Guide: Mallorca
Thinking of white-sanded beaches? Palm trees and clear blue water? This time I’m not describing Bora Bora or the Maldives. It never crossed my mind, but paradise is closer to home than I thought. Another spontaneous decision led me to a job on the Spanish island Mallorca. Which is jaw-dropping gorgeous! Living on the island Mallorca, part […]
Coco Dee’s Guide To Barcelona ~ El Born (part 1)
Like the title already says, this is my guide to Barcelona. Barcelona is an enormous city and if this is your first time here, some guidance might come in handy. Don’t use this as if it is written in stone, but allow yourself to explore on your own a little bit. I will just point you […]
How I Travel and NOT Sell All My Stuff
Know the story, ‘How I sold everything I own and went backpacking’, or ‘How I quit my corporate job and went travelling’? All very cool and I have a huge amount of respect for those travellers, but this is not for me. How I still travel the world on a regular base? Without giving up my […]
Hawaï Madness!
Okay, working while travelling puts you sometimes on time pressure. So if you are just for two days on the island O’ahu, Hawaï, you better be good at time management. Especially when you are planning to jump out of a plane one of those two days. Ready? Set. Jump! A day before the ship arrives, […]
Where To Find Entertainment at Singapore Airport
Too much time led me to find all the entertainment at Singapore Airport. After my trip to South East Asia, I had this long layover in Singapore (Changi Airport). To be honest, this is one of my favourite airports, because there is so much to do while in transit. Often people don’t even know about […]
Full Road Trip Itinerary: East Coast of Australia
To go out with a bang in 2017, me and my friend decided on road tripping the East Coast of Australia ending with New Year’s Eve in Sydney. Flying to Cairns (just in time before rain season starts), pick up our rental, which will be our baby for the next weeks, and drive along the […]
Coco Dee Wanderlust Travel Log
Coco Dee Wanderlust Travel Log 2019 Indonesia | Thailand | Singapore | Bulgaria | Albania | Canary Islands (Spain) | Iceland 2018 Australia | Spain | Canary Islands (Spain) | Belgium | Ireland | Bulgaria | Germany | Singapore | Malaysia | Vietnam | Cambodia | Indonesia 2017 The Netherlands | Belgium | Portugal | France | […]
5 Things Travellers in Their Late 20s Don’t Want To Hear
Lately, I struggle with people asking me and telling me all these things. People tend to have an opinion about everyone. Regardless if I want to hear it, they tell me what they think of my lifestyle. Which is work hard, travel often and do everything I want to do. This is difficult for some […]
Chasing The 7 Wonders of Nature
It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with seeing our world. Visiting the 7 Wonders of the World is a part of that obsession. But so is chasing the 7 Wonders of Nature. Actually, it’s not just about those 7, it’s about all of them. There’s a list of all World Wonders of which these 7 […]
What To Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled
So it happened to you too. Your flight got cancelled. Certainly, a shitty thing that can happen to anyone. I can’t undo the cancellation for you. However, I can make things run more smoothly for you, by helping you with tips on what to do when your flight is cancelled. Tips On What To Do […]
Celebrating New Years in Sydney
Every year I try to be somewhere else in the world for New Years. So far I’ve spent it in the French Alps, London, Amsterdam, and in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a ship. This year was a special one. I got to celebrate it at one of the most famous places for […]
Where to Find the Best Hotels in Stockholm
This Autumn (best season to go), I finally got to go to Stockholm. The city of Sweden with amazing views and surrounded by nature and water. During my work as a travel consultant, I’m always searching for great accommodations that have that little something extra. Obviously, when I travel myself, I do the same. So […]
How To Visit a Baltic and a Scandinavian Country in 1 Weekend
A weekend in October, I found myself on my way to Finland. That morning I had no idea I would be going to Finland, not to mention Estonia in the same weekend. However, I was finding myself in this exact situation. An amazing weekend where I got to see 2 cities in a Baltic country and a Scandinavian […]
How To Survive Helsinki Without a Guidebook
You know it’s kind of strange to find yourself on a plane to Helsinki, and you find out about that just a few hours before departure. Sounds ridiculous? Maybe so. To me, this is everyday work. I’ll explain, however, this time it is me who needs to survive Helsinki without a guidebook. How To Survive […]
A Surfer’s Paradise Sleepover at B&B Kahakai in Texel
A Surfer’s Paradise Sleepover at B&B Kahakai in Texel, the Netherlands As you might know, I’m a huge fan of all sports water related. So to find out that the Bed & Breakfast I was staying, is in surfing style, that’s just icing on the cake. I was spending the weekend on one of the […]
Where To Go When You’re 3 Days in Porto
I like to combine my travelling with visiting friends around the world. When I worked onboard of the cruise ship I became friends with several Portuguese colleagues and one of them I visited in Porto. He showed me Where To Go When You’re 3 Days in Porto. So I went to see my friend and […]
Adventure Lifestyle: 5 Extreme Sports Bucketlist
Let’s be real, this blog is called Female Adventure Lifestyle for a reason. I love a good adventure. I also have a thing for extreme sports. Do you know that tickling feeling in your stomach or that rush that makes your head dizzy? That’s what I mean! There are so many cool things to do that my […]
Coco Dee’s 8 Best Restaurants of Mallorca
The 8 Best Restaurants of Mallorca Travelling and food are two of my greatest passions as you might know. So how else could I not find the best restaurants of Mallorca, while I was living there. Maybe I haven’t found them all, but I sure did try! Here is my list of the 8 Best Restaurants […]
7 Great Spring Destinations in 2017
Really, guys, the sun is shining, the temperature is slowly rising, this can only mean one thing. Spring is right around the corner! My favorite time of the year. In winter time, when I am not out snowboarding somewhere, I go into hibernation. At least, I would really want to. Winter is not my season […]
The Ultimate Island Guide: Malta
“You’ve heard of it, but… where is it again? You know, Malta, that small island in the Mediterranean Sea. That small, pretty island surrounded by clear blue waters and with magical views. Why haven’t you been to this perfect escape destination?” Malta, A Mediterranean Pearl Malta, a pearl in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, is […]
7x Weird Dutch Food I Love
According to trend watchers, food is a reason to travel to a particular place in. Forget about the sights crawling with tourists, dig into the food culture. I am a huge fan of food, not only as a former chef but also because it’s in my blood. As a part of a Dutch/Indonesian family, I […]
The Coolest Spots To Shop In Antwerp
That Antwerp is a true walhalla for fashionistas, is the city’s best-kept secret. Besides London, New York, Milan and Paris, the second largest city of Belgium has countless stylish boutiques, concept stores, and design shops. In addition, Antwerp’s fashion museum is the place to go for us fashion freaks. For everyone who wants to shop […]