

15 OF MOSCOW'S MOST BEAUTIFUL METRO STATIONS
When in Moscow, there is a good chance you visit its most accessible museum - Â the city's incredible metro network - at least once a day


WHERE IS THE HAPPINESS? PART II: THE DANISH WAY
In the recent years, Danes have earned the reputation of a pretty happy nation: their country has topped the UN’s World Happiness Report thr

LIEBSTER AWARD NOMINATION
Good news came in a couple of days ago - Abroad and Beyond has been nominated for the Liebster Award by Paula from Gone with the Wine! Thank


GIFT IDEAS FOR TRAVEL JUNKIES
As an avid globetrotter myself, I am always on the outlook for things that will make travelling more comfortable and memorable, as well as s


WHAT ARE DUTCH BROWN BARS?
I have mentioned brown bars before as one of the 18 reasons why I really love the Netherlands: they embody all things Dutch, from beer and c


A VISIT TO THE CAT CAFE IN MOSCOW
One of the downsides of being away from home a lot is not being able to get a pet. Let's face it: the poor animal has not done anything...

HELLO FROM AROUND THE WORLD
I am so incredibly excited to finally share with you the video that was in the making for the past two years, Hello from Around the World!


18 REASONS WHY I REALLY LOVE THE NETHERLANDS. PART III
This is the third and final (for now) part of the why I just LOVE the Netherlands series. I've already mentioned some Dutch essentials such


18 REASONS WHY I REALLY LOVE THE NETHERLANDS. PART II
I'm back to give that Dutch ego yet another boost, because, you know, they kind of deserve it. Reading Part I will help you understand the r


18 REASONS WHY I REALLY LOVE THE NETHERLANDS. PART I
Full disclosure: I am a self-proclaimed Dutch wanna-be. Ever since moving to the Netherlands in February 2012 (I had never been there before