Fantastic holiday destinations for autumn
As autumn approaches, the days shorten, temperatures drop, and rain showers become more frequent. For a pleasant autumn holiday, it's wise to look further afield. Let yourself be inspired by these fantastic destinations that are at...
150 years of Impressionism in Normandy
Normandy is one of the most picturesque regions of France. Therefore, this region, with its lush landscapes, beautiful cathedrals, and imposing cliffs, inspired many artists. They created masterpieces in Normandy that conquered the...
15 reasons for a holiday in France in 2024
France has been a favourite holiday spot for many Europeans for years. We totally understand that. I mean, in what other country can you find so many extraordinary monuments, picturesque villages, romantic castles and fantastic cities...
10 Delightful early spring destinations in Europe
Has winter already been going on too long for you and you can’t wait for spring? In just over a month, spring weather will be here. The days will be noticeably longer and the higher temperatures will call you to get going places again....
The most special destinations to celebrate on New Year’s Eve
Every year, we try to end the old year at a (unique) destination abroad and toast to a beautiful and healthy new year. This is often a destination somewhere in Europe. A big city, for instance, or just a remote location in the far...
Best in Travel 2024 | All bucket list destinations
The cream of the crop. Unknown destinations for many travellers. Or tourist attractions worth (re)visiting. Every year, renowned travel guide publisher Lonely Planet compiles the top 10. Together, they form the "Best in Travel 2024". A...
The most beautiful train journeys in Europe and beyond
Europe offers a wealth of breathtaking landscapes, from majestic mountains to idyllic coastlines and picturesque valleys. What better way to experience this stunning natural beauty than by train? Train travel in Europe combines comfort,...
Top 10 dream destinations in May and June
May is an ideal month for a wonderful holiday, anywhere in the world. In the northern hemisphere, spring is at its peak while in the southern hemisphere, winter has not yet begun. June delivers plenty of sunshine and long days if you...
Armada of Rouen: major maritime festival in Normandy
From 8 to 18 June 2023, the Armada of Rouen will take place. This is the largest maritime festival in the world. Fifty large ships from all over the world will be moored along the seven-kilometre quay of the Seine in Rouen for 10 days....
Dream destinations in early spring
Are you eagerly awaiting the end of winter at last? Spring is happily beckoning. Longer days, nice weather to go out in. But this is also the time to visit unique destinations across the border. We’ll give you 10 tips for dream...
The best holiday destinations of 2023
The experts at the well-known travel guide publisher Lonely Planet are back: they have selected the most beautiful holiday destinations for 2023. Sometimes including not-so-well-known countries, places or regions but you will also come...
The top 25 winter sports destinations in Europe
The time has come round again to think about winter sports destinations. To make the choice a little easier, we’ll give you our top 25 winter sports destinations so you are sure of a fantastic week in the snow in one of the following...
The best train journeys in Europe
There is nothing more romantic than a train journey in a foreign country. The train takes you through one impressive landscape after another. The only thing you hear as an observer is the uninterrupted, rhythmic sound of the carriages....
Culinary trips around the world
One of the best things about holidays is enjoying the local cuisine. Unknown dishes with the most delicious ingredients make our mouths water. We love to sniff out the scent of special herbs and spices. We have listed our favourite...
The best travel resolutions for 2022
What good intentions do you have for the new year? There are still all kinds of travel restrictions. But that shouldn't stop you from making holiday and travel resolutions. Here are our best travel resolutions for 2022. Best travel...
Happy New Year!
The year 2021 is a thing of the past. We now look to the future with confidence.With more and more people being vaccinated and boostered against COVID, we expect more countries worldwide to open their borders. In the meantime, just get inspired by our...
Top 5 city trips abroad: these are the best ones in 2021
Travelling abroad had many restrictions this year. But we were still able to visit many beautiful cities. Some close by, some a bit further away. The top 5 most beautiful city trips abroad We have compiled a top 5 of the most beautiful...
Best read blogs in 2021. Here are the top 10
The year is almost over. Time to look back at this special 2021. We had several lockdowns this year, but fortunately there were also relaxations. We were even allowed to go on holiday to many foreign destinations. With the arrival of...
Best in Travel 2022 | bucket list destinations
The cream of the crop. Unknown destinations for many travellers. Or tourist attractions that are worth visiting (again). Every year, that well-known publisher of travel guides, Lonely Planet, puts together a top 10. Together, they form...
10 reasons to walk (more)
We have all been "locked" in the house for a number of weeks now. All day long staring at the screen for another online meeting. In the evening we can't go to the gym or the tennis club, so we go to Netflix again. Have a drink with a bite to eat and we...
Trip around the world with music
The silver-travellers.com team left in April 18th for a digital musical world trip. Numerous beautiful songs are sung about cities and countries, or have something to do with travel and freedom. During the trip we will bring up many of these songs. When...
Enjoy a virtual tour through flower park Keukenhof
Flower park Keukenhof will unfortunately not be able to open in 2020 due to the coronavirus. As a result, more than a million people will miss out on the beautiful colours of the spring flowers in the park. In order to let everyone enjoy the colourful...
To travel or not to travel
Since we are officially dealing with a pandemic, according to the WHO, nearly the whole world has been under the spell of Covid-19, or the coronavirus. Among avid travellers, like us, the most frequently asked question in recent weeks on thousands of...
What’s on your bucket list?
Do you have a travel bucket list of destinations that you definitely want to see? Or activities that you would certainly like to have done once in your life on your holiday? We do! And we've been able to tick off a lot on our wish list. Naturally we have...
New top attraction in Madrid: Linia Palace
Madrid is not as well known as Barcelona for a city break yet the city has a lot of beautiful things to offer. We were surprised by the many highlights in Madrid. You can read about them in our blog on Madrid. Madrid has a new top attraction, too. The...
Everything you need to know about early bird discounts
These weeks you can't ignore it: tour operators want to tempt you into booking a summer holiday. Advertisements on TV, radio and in the newspapers are unmissable. But is it smart to make use of the early booking discount? We've written a blog about this...
Happy New Year from silver-travellers.com!
We have made it a kind of habit to end the old year each year at a (unique) destination outside the Netherlands and make a toast to a beautiful, healthy and travel-full new year. We are often asked which of these destinations we find most special. As an...
Top 10 destinations over the Christmas holidays
The Christmas break, a wonderful time. The magical atmosphere full of magical lights and the conviviality, make the Christmas holidays one of the most beautiful periods of the year for many. And so, we have provided our top 10 destinations for the...
Exquisite holiday destinations in autumn
The days get shorter, the temperature drops and the number of rainy days increases. For a wonderful holiday in the autumn, it's better to focus on other parts of the world. We will be happy to tell you what dream destinations you shouldn’t miss out on in...
Tips for a carefree journey when renting a car
We sometimes like to rent a car when we're on holiday abroad. The ultimate feeling of freedom and flexibility is the main reason for renting a car. But renting a car also offers the perfect opportunity to access places where you simply cannot get to...
The best city trips in early autumn
If you want to get away from it all for a few days between summer and autumn, a city break is a good idea. In a few days you can have an active holiday with many highlights. But what are the best city trips in early autumn? We have listed a...
Guess the destination!
At the end of July, we had very hot and dry weather in Western Europe. This first week of August we have seen nothing but rain. To ease the transition for those staying at home in the drizzly weather, we have organised a quiz, called 'Guess...
What camera to take with you on your trip?
When you travel to a dream destination, you obviously want to capture all that beauty. For yourself, but also for your family and friends. So, which camera should you take with you? There are several options. On our blog we provide you with...
Local food specialties and hygiene
One of the pleasures of traveling is experiencing the delicious food of your travel destination. The plentiful street food stalls in for example Vietnam will easily make your mouth water. However, the hygienic conditions in many countries...
5 tremendous highlights of Thailand
Approximately 40 million tourists visit Thailand every year to look for green jungles, crystal-clear warm sea water, fantastic cuisine, impressive culture and very friendly people. This elongated, large country is exotic, yet familiar and with ideal...
Commemoration of D-Day
In the early morning of 6 June 1944, one of the largest military operations in history began in Normandy. It was the Allied Forces' invasion to defeat the German occupiers. So in June, it will be 75 years since Operation Overlord was launched. Obviously,...
10 not to be missed highlights of the Netherlands
The Netherlands is famous for its windmills, cheese, tulips and the battle against so much water. That’s why many tourists come to visit this beautiful country every year.Due to the flat landscape, largely lying below sea level, the Netherlands is a...
Latest travels in Western Europe
Our latest travels in Western Europe took us to Germany and Switzerland.Germany is a beautiful country to celebrate holidays in all seasons as there is a lot to do. Nature is very varied in the different areas of Germany. If you want to be active,...
Russia, the latest destination on our blog
Russia is the largest country in the world. The main reason foreign tourists visit Russia is because of the country's rich history and many historical sights. The most famous sights are in and around the main cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, yet many...
Happy New Year from silver-travellers.com!
We have made it a kind of habit to end the old year each year at a (unique) destination outside the Netherlands and make a toast to a beautiful, healthy and travel-full new year. We are often asked which of these destinations we find most special. As an...
Destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve
We have made it a kind of habit to end the old year each year at a (unique) destination outside the Netherlands and make a toast to a beautiful, healthy and travel-full new year. We are often asked which of these destinations we find most special. As an...
Silver-travellers.com now also has its own YouTube channel
Silver-travellers.com recently also has its own YouTube channel. We have set up some videos of our recent trip through West Papua, Mandalay in Myanmar, Kalimantan and our cycling tour through busy Hanoi in Vietnam (see below). In the near future, we will...
In condition just in time for winter sports
Enjoy a week of skiing. You'll have even more fun during your winter sports if you prepare your body for the effort you're going to make in the near future. Because the word says it all: winter sports is really SPORT! We would like to give you some tips...
Dream destination Indonesia
Indonesia is more than worth a visit. The highlights are so numerous that you can stay there for a long time. We have just returned from the paradisiacal islands of Raja Ampat in West Papua. But of course, the other islands, like Bali, Sulawesi,...
The start of silver-travellers.com!
We are proud that our blog is now truly "live"! We have been working hard on it of late and are happy with the result. However, it is even more important what you think! We are very curious about your reaction. You can respond through our Facebook page....