Like finding cheap plane tickets, there are tricks to finding the best hotels. If you travel as much as I do, and you have to pay for everything yourself, you tend to keep an eye on your budget. But I don’t want to stay in shady hostels in dark streets either. Over the years I […]
The secrets to finding the best flights
There are a few secrets to finding the best flights. Stop using travel agencies if you are searching for the cheapest flight deals. I’ve been travelling the world for years without going broke. Last year I’ve used these tricks for cheap flights to Asia, Bulgaria, Croatia and Iceland. And all my friends are wondering how […]
5 beautiful small cities in the Netherlands
When you are visiting cities in the Netherlands you’ll probably have Amsterdam and Rotterdam first on your list. Obviously, and you’re absolutely right. But if you have a bit more time in this country, or if this isn’t your first visit, why not explore these 5 beautiful small cities in the Netherlands? 5 beautiful small […]
City breaks & adventurous trips: Coco Dee 2019
It has been a year of city breaks and other adventures. Starting with New Years on the other side of the world. Followed by trips that can be described as adventurous. Although when I look back on my travels in 2019, my first thought is that I had a quiet year. Now I’m writing this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The countryside of the Netherlands: offbeat places
I came to appreciate the countryside of the Netherlands more and more the last few years. Actually, since I came back to the Netherlands 3 years ago. During those 3 years, I was bound to home due to my new corporate job. I really needed to get used to not being able to travel so […]
The Netherlands: Travel guide of a local
The Netherlands: Travel guide of a local is written because I was playing a local tour guide for my foreign friends. When my friends visit the Netherlands, I am always happy to show them around. It is actually fun for me too, since I get to visit places I normally wouldn’t go. So playing a […]
Coco Dee’s food guide in Valencia
Want to find out more on Coco Dee’s food guide in Valencia? I’ve put together a list of my favourite hotspots. Every time I visit Valencia, I pay a visit to each and every one of them. Find out where I get my gorgeous smoothie bowls, where to go for dinner and where to relax […]
Weekend ski trip in Bulgaria for less than 150 Euro
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 […]
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 2020 England | Italy | Austria 2019 Indonesia | Thailand | Singapore | Bulgaria | Albania | Croatia | Belgium | France | Spain | Iceland 2018 Australia | Spain | Canary Islands (Spain) | Belgium | Ireland | Bulgaria | Germany | Singapore | Malaysia | Vietnam | Cambodia […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]