
Errors Community![]() 30 Countries 90 Friends 98 Reviews & Articles 50 Firsts Last Login: Dec 25, 2011 Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Website: My websiteCitizen of: BelgiumLanguages Spoken: Dutch, French, English, German, RussianTravel Style: Budget, In the middleInterests: Buddhism, Different Cultures, Hiking, Mountains, Nature, Snorkeling, Story Writing (see Www.worldtravelstories.com), TrekkingRelationship Status: MarriedTravel Status: Saving up to travelInterested in: FemalesOccupation: computer engineerI travel because: traveling opens my eyes !Perfect meal: almost anythingNever travel without: my cameraI wish they invented: A portable translator in all the languages of the worldLast thing I broke: the shower at the hotelThe thing I always forget: slippersTravel inconveniences I could do without: bed bugsWhen not traveling I'm: walking in the parkFilip V. Traveling is an important part of my life. I always am preparing for travel... and I like adventure and meeting locals. I even found my other half while on travel, 10000 kilometers from home. That's the ultimate meeting with the locals... Now we are both bitten by the travel bug. And I'm also bitten by the travel story writing bug (since 2001, I write about some of my adventures on www.worldtravelstories.com) . Travel ScorecardCountries See cities Map Loading! 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Worldly: is an explorer Danger: lives on the edge Roughing it: doesn't mind roughing it Shrewdness: is immune to thieves and outbargain touts Off the beaten track: does their own thing Depth of Knowledge: probably a travel writer Overall TravelCred score: 6297 PhotosFilip V. has 0 photos. General Gallery Loading photos, please wait ... Page 1 of 10 My Reviews![]() Talkeetna, Alaska, United States ![]() Added Jan 3, 2009 One of the greatest mountains of the world. take a flight with a small plane from Talkeetna, it is so spectacular to be flying near to the mountain tops. You can even go with a plane that has skis and lands onto the glacier near the basecamp of Mt. Mc Kinley - a wonderful experience. ![]() London, England, United Kingdom ![]() Added Dec 26, 2008 Want to stand next to Michael Jackson or Britney Spears ? ![]() Barcelona, Catalonia Region, Spain ![]() Added Dec 26, 2008 Get there by the subway and go in the backside (it is an alley with escalators like in the shopping mall ;-))
great park of a genious architect; a must see ! ![]() Yosemite Village, California, United States ![]() Added Oct 29, 2008 fabulous hike to the top of Half Dome from the visitor centre : strenuous walk , 10 hours round trip , but absolutely great. the last part you climb the half dome holding two steel cables - a little scary when you look up, but not difficult at all. ![]() Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ![]() Added Oct 29, 2008 one of the first casinos I visited in Vegas and in my life. impressive building, looks like Roman palace with fountains, patios, etc... and with gambling tables of course - like all casinos the exit is quite well hidden, not so easy to get out . ;-) play safe and don't get addicted ![]() Cordoba, Andalucía Region, Spain ![]() Added Oct 29, 2008 Former Jewish area, lots of little alleys with white painted houses - too bright for the eyes in summer ;-) - great to wander around, see the fortress, the mesquita, etc... went there by train from sevilla , only 45 minutes and then only half an hour walk to the historic centre ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 29, 2008 place where artists and wanna be artists alike try to sell you their paintings, or make drawing of you... try to avoid this place in high season, too crowded . ![]() Antwerpen, Antwerpen Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 29, 2008 Historic zoo, very green and nice walking - nice collection of all kinds of animals. historic buildings of 19th century. next to the Antwerp Central train station. ![]() Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France ![]() Added Oct 29, 2008 famous wine castle and domain - you can visit and taste, and buy - recommended for wine lovers : take a tour bus of half a day from the centre of Bordeaux with some tasting included. ![]() Avranches, Lower Normandy, France ![]() Added Oct 29, 2008 very tourusty place, be sure not to visit in July or August. BUT it is worthwhile to visit because it is so beautiful... and inspiring. make sure you know when the tide is coming (it's a spectacular sight from top of the rock) and never walk alone beyond the rock - join a group with a guide. ![]() Boulogne-sur-Mer, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 splendid aquarium. encounter sharks , penguins, even touch some fish . you can learn about sea life . very well done. ![]() Beijing, Beijing Province, China ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 visit before it is too late. renting a bike is a good idea if you can avoid the big avenues first. interesting every day life to be seen - what is left from it. some of the hutongs are already touristy places like in the surroundings of the bell and drum towers ![]() Yosemite Village, California, United States ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 Really amazing hiking over here - follow the mist trail from the visitor centre and you will feel the Vernal Falls, then go up with them and finally gaze into the deep at the very point where the fall begins. ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 I like the jardin des tuilleries a lot, it is nice walking there with nice sculptures and views from another side to the Louvre. and it is quiet and you can have a coffee on a terasse in the open air, even in winter; ![]() Cairo, Cairo & Surrounding Region, Egypt ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 famous bazar in Cairo - you can easily get lost here - interesting to see the maze of the shops and observe the locals - sometimes really authentic shops of ancient times still are to be found around the corner. ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 the big museum is inside the former train station. the biggest collection of impressionism of the world. a must see in Paris. ![]() Barcelona, Catalonia Region, Spain ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 one of the masterpieces by Gaudi. I loved this place,for the little buildings, the bridges that looked like trees, the benches that looked like a snaken, the fantastic views ... genius. ![]() Antwerpen, Antwerpen Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 famous shopping street, but also with a lot of historical buildings, which are recently very nicely cleaned and restaured. ![]() Vianden, Luxembourg ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 medieval town in Luxemburg, visit the Castle and feel like a king and queen , ![]() Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 Don't be disappointed like the crowds of tourists : I will tell you the secret upfront : this is a very small statue in a little unimportant street with loads of tourist shops. ![]() Madrid, Madrid Region, Spain ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 main square as in every Spanish town. great place to sit and relax, have a drink and a tapas and watch the world go by. ![]() Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate Region, Germany ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 A roman monument, one of the many reminders in Trier. unfortunately next to a busy road. ![]() Beijing, Beijing Province, China ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 visited twice the great wall. liked most the not "refurbished" part in Simatai - a great walk of 3 hours in the heat - a place to truly experience and admire the great wall. watch out for fake Ginghis khans. ![]() Amsterdam, Amsterdam & Noord Holland, Netherlands ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 Nothing much to see here, but it is a historic places - it was the gathering poing of the Dutch hippies . nowadays go there to see the Dutch walking their dog or jogging ![]() London, England, United Kingdom ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 London has very beautiful parks. St-James park is a good example. i remember the café with delicious cake and tea, english style. the park makes you forget you are in a metropolis. even squirels walk in this park ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 28, 2008 great place to start a walk on champs elysées towards the Arc the triomphe. in the middle stands an obilisk - it is one out of a pair, the other one stands in Luxor temple in Luxor. ![]() Moscow, Central Russia, Russia ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 Enter the kremlin and a whole new world will be opened for you to discover. splendid museum (the armory) , splendid cathedrals, palaces, ... the whole place is just so fabulous . when in summer , the golden roofs shine - when in winter with a little layer of snow ... the greatest place of Russia. ![]() McKinley Park, Alaska, United States ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 Safari the Alaskan way ! take a bus ride , see herds of caribou, some bears - drop of to hike a bit (watch out for the bears) , and last but not least enjoy the landscape and the mountains. if you're lucky, see the great one, Mt Mc Kinley ![]() Cairo, Cairo & Surrounding Region, Egypt ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 A must see museum. A large part is full of artifacts from Tutanchamon tomb - it's so impressive and so much things - never thought it was possible in such a small tomb... anyway the whole museum is very interesting and unique in the world. ![]() Lausanne, Lake Geneva Region, Switzerland ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 Great museum with a total history of the Olympics. and a lot of facts for both sports fans and not so sports fans. ![]() Cairo, Cairo & Surrounding Region, Egypt ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 Well to be honest, it is impressive but it is probably the least interesting landmark of Egypt. smaller pyramids (sakara) , mosques and basars are more interesting in Cairo to see. ![]() Kathmandu, Nepal ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 what a great collection of historic buildings, and such an inspiring place. see the Kumari, the holy men, the Hindu temples - have diner on the roof of a building where you can admire from another perspective. A place that seems to live in the past still - only the hippies are gone (the spirits and hash remain) ![]() Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 The icon of nature in USA - I took the hike down the canyon to indian gardens and plateau point - great hike but bring a lot of water and some food (in summer- autumn) also not to miss is a helicoper flight if you can afford it
![]() Suishan, Sichuan Province, China ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 A great mountain and a great hike up there . try to see Buddha's halo in the clouds. also take care of the monkeys, the stole my drinking bottle last time. ![]() Lausanne, Lake Geneva Region, Switzerland ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 An amazing castle that stands into the water on a rock (lake Geneva) - lord byron encarved his name in the prison here (see "the prisoner of chilon" by lord Byron). marvelous wooden constructions here too. romantic setting ![]() Bruges, West-Vlaanderen Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 If you like beers and small alleys, you will surely like this place - a little difficult to find very narrow side alley not far from the market place (belfroy) . if you are too drunk in the evening, you can hold both walls of the alley to support you ![]() Istanbul, Marmara Region, Turkey ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 Even James Bond was here in 63... the old bysantine church later became a mosk, and is now a museum. one of the splendors of Istanbul. ![]() Santander, Cantabria Region, Spain ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 Very beautiful mountains. stunning hiking opportunities, even camping sites ... Covadonga, El Bulnes, the canyon of Cares... all of them are splendid. it can get very hot in summer. ![]() Amsterdam, Amsterdam & Noord Holland, Netherlands ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 Stunning little museum with all the great works and bio of the great painter. a must see when in Amsterdam. ![]() Amsterdam, Amsterdam & Noord Holland, Netherlands ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 square where the royal palace is situated, always something going on, from street artists to manifestations of political and social kind, etc... in the corner the Nieuwe Kerk (now museum, often expositions). ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 historic region in Paris , lots of small streets, stairs, cafés - also a lot of tourist stalls, but sometimes nice art , museums, ... a very romantic place in the evening when the crowds are gone (in winter eg.) , where you can relive the great times of 19th and 20th century poets and artists. use your imagination; ![]() Dhahab, Sinai Region, Egypt ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 This is amazing. even for inexperienced (like me) , you can snorkel there and see absolutely stunning underwater world, fishes, corals.... at first the water is pretty shalow, but after some meters, you "fall" into the blue hole (150 meters) - pretty scary for the first time. ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 one of the most famous cemetaries of the world, find dead poets, writers and singers, and Jim Morrison . ![]() Schaffhausen, Northeastern Switzerland, Switzerland ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 the first "big fall" i've seen in my life, back in the eighties... still it was impressive, a mini Niagara falls in Switzerland... ![]() Istanbul, Marmara Region, Turkey ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 Ah the old Galata bridge... I've visited in 1991 before it collapsed . you could feel the movement of the bosphorus under your feet as this was a floating bridge, and the lower level of the bridge was full of restaurants, it was difficult to escape from there... ![]() Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 some interesting museums over there, sometimes an exposition of world class ... the "arc the triomphe" of Belgium . ![]() Beijing, Beijing Province, China ![]() Added Oct 27, 2008 An handy way to vistit the city, make sure you have a map handy (in chinese) and know how to count the stops. when I was there first time in 1999, I felt like an attraction, being the only tourist surrounded by Chinese... ![]() Oostende, West-Vlaanderen Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 you can buy fresh fish (from the boat) here. also a lot of stalls to sample fresh sea food and fish at a cheap price. highly recommended ![]() Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 very nice buidings all around the place. my favorite is the "broodhuis". nice cafés to have a drink, expensive though - if you're on a budget, try some side alleys. ![]() El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 The greatest Glacier of the world. nice walkways that allow you to see the glacier from a short distance. don't miss a boat trip too ! its so impressive; one of the only glaciers in the world that is not retreating yet; ![]() El Toro, Southern Patagonia, Chile ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 One of the greatest nature parks of the world. fantastic hiking opportunities, fantastic mountains. went there camping and hiking . weather changes every hour, be prepared for everything. you can drink from the streams. ![]() Moscow, Central Russia, Russia ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 The nunnery somewhat remote from the centre of Moscow; impressive place and still habitated by nuns up to today. ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 A splendid open air museum with a lot of Rodin's work; been there twice, loved it each time. nice atmosphere and quiet in the centre of Paris. ![]() Ulan-Ude, Siberia, Russia ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 Totaly renovated some years ago with modern shops, pavement and fountains. is called after Arbat street in Moscow. don't wander alone at night, sometimes a lot of drunk. ![]() Lhasa, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 A place with a lot of atmosphere, real pelgrims come from all over Tibet to visit and see the Jowo , one of the most important statues of Buddha in Tibet. don't forget to visit the roof and meet the monks up there. ![]() Amsterdam, Amsterdam & Noord Holland, Netherlands ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 Go to the Old Church (Oude Kerk) and you are at the beginning of red light district. around the church, prostitutes after every window. from this point on, the streets are filled with houses of pleasure. Amsterdam plans to clean up this area in a near future; ![]() Aswan, Nile Valley, Egypt ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 one of my favorite temples of Egypt. You go there by boat and visit the island with the temple. fantastic rock formations and very interesting and quiet temple. went there with a private guide, was nearly alone up there . feels like a real explorer. ![]() Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 Don't like Mc Donalds a lot, but hey, it is cheap and in a great location - come here sometimes , its in the heart of the centre on the Korenmarkt ![]() Geiranger, West Norway, Norway ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 a winding road takes you nearly all the way up to the top of mount Dalsnibba. a great view on the Geiranger view from the top. went up there with a tour bus. ![]() San Francisco, California, United States ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 I liked these gardens very much because it's just such a quiet place to relax for a couple of hours when you get tired from visiting the city. drink a cup of tea in the tea house; you'll forget you're in San-fran. ![]() Comillas, Cantabria Region, Spain ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 Build by Gaudi, now a Japanese owned restaurant. Reasonable prices (20-30 EUR) and of course a unique experience to eat inside a building build by Gaudi. looks charming from the outside - is completely renovated inside, has lost a little charm. ![]() Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 Of course this is a must visit if you are in the neighbourhood. At first I was a bit dissapointed because you can only look at the "pit" from a big distance, but the museum allows you to look at the grandeur of the statues from a short distance, and it is really amazing ![]() Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 A must see ! look at baby pandas , big pandas playing and eating, ... a unique opportunity to meet these amazing animals - maybe the best place in the world to look at pandas. ![]() Al Uqsur, Nile Valley, Egypt ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 Try to visit in the evening - it is a lot cooler and the lights are fantastic. I think it is more enjoyable , also the crowds are smaller ... ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 in Mont Martre, the old arts area, great basilique, very beautiful interior. one of the icons of Paris and a must see . ![]() San Francisco, California, United States ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 take walk over the bridge on foot. few people do it and it's a good way to experience the grandeur of it. or in the evening, take a boat trip on the bay and have look under the bridge. ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 Of course you can visit the museum for a very long time; it is better to buy a ticket where you can visit for a couple of days and try to see a bit of it on serveral visits of say half a day - i like most the ancient world part , its very impressive. ![]() Zion Lodge, Utah, United States ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 I just love the narrows, you can walk for a long time over there , it is just so interesting and cool in summer. don't miss Zion NP - better than Grand Canyon; ![]() Bruges, West-Vlaanderen Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 one of my favorite streets in Bruges - interesting museums and views and not so crowded like the tourist stalls alleys. stroll along the water and enjoy ! ![]() Bruges, West-Vlaanderen Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 for the very rich only - one of the most expensive restaurants in Belgium. have not been there, only have heard of people who have been there that it is very chic. ![]() Barcelona, Catalonia Region, Spain ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 i've stayed with my family for a long weekend in an appartment in a side alley of the Ramblas. liked it a lot. much more interesting than a hotel - in the morning go to the bakery, by your own bread, in the evening enjoy sitting on the coach , drinking a sangria ... ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 25, 2008 if you want to climb it, go for the stairs option - the lines are shorter and you can longer enjoy the views. ![]() Saint Petersburg, Central Russia, Russia ![]() Added Oct 24, 2008 the grandeur of the tsar, as it used to be. lots of gold and fountains. go by fast catamaran boat from the center of St-Peter. ![]() Koln, Nordrhein-Westfalen Region, Germany ![]() Added Oct 24, 2008 The first religious skyscraper of the world. 500 years building time. very impressive when you arrive by train, get out of the station and pow... there it is . it's so high that you can see it from everywhere in the city almost. ![]() Barcelona, Catalonia Region, Spain ![]() Added Oct 24, 2008 fantastic old centre of Barcelona, don't miss the plaza Reial with the palm trees and fountain. probably one of the most beautiful and romantic plaza of Spain ![]() Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina ![]() Added Oct 23, 2008 Landing here is a real attraction. just a strip into the water and mountains and water everywhere. great experience. ![]() Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina ![]() Added Oct 23, 2008 A great national park, to be reached easily by bus from the centre of Ushuaia. Nice trails, views, beaver dams, ... often covered in mist which adds a special atmosphere to it. Visit the Yamana museum in Ushuaia prior to going to the N.P. , it will add an extra dimension. ![]() Feldberg, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania Region, Germany ![]() Added Oct 23, 2008 The highest point in the area of Swartzwald - unique views of far away mountains... to me an introduction to the real mountain world ![]() Istanbul, Marmara Region, Turkey ![]() Added Oct 23, 2008 Maybe a lesser known mosk, but a splendid location to understand something of the islam world. A nice place to meet the locals. ![]() San Diego, California, United States ![]() Added Oct 23, 2008 Don't miss the killer whales show - it's splendid. ![]() Moscow, Central Russia, Russia ![]() Added Oct 23, 2008 Next to the Izmailovsky hotels group, it is a kind of wooden mini kremlin, nice and inexpensive souvinirs and other stuff , great place to meet the locals too. bargaining possible. ![]() Moscow, Central Russia, Russia ![]() Added Oct 23, 2008 One of the most recent airports, very modern. Can be reached with metro (aeroporta) and connecting minibus (marshroutka) for 30 roubles. Alternatively you can take a train (elektriska) directly to the airport. ![]() Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 rent a bicycle near the river in Bordeaux and go off into the neighbouring wine fields, visit the chateaux and cellars - taste wine, enjoy life ![]() Lucca, Tuscany Region, Italy ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 the tower is a main attraction because there are trees growing on top of it. it is unique and the sights are good. ![]() Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 old style café with lots of great beers - try the Geuze Mort Subit (which means immediate death) - it's good and you will come back after ![]() Gyantse, Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region), China ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 the fortress in Gyantse is where the English army have beaten the Tibetan people for the first time in history. The road to the castle is the most interesting. on top there is the "anti-british museum" ;-) ![]() Oslo, East Norway, Norway ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 a really amazing place , i love sculptures , but these ones are really special - aka porn park ![]() Dover, England, United Kingdom ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 it is an icon of England, at least to all people coming in by boat from the continent... onto the cliffs walking stands a castle - great to see ! ![]() Etretat, Upper Normandy, France ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 a very romantic place, great hiking on the cliffs and feel free like the birds. 20 years ago was unprotected (no fence) , nowadays you can lean on the fences and stare into the deep ![]() Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant Region, Belgium ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 If you come in august, visit the MarktRock festival. it is a great location with great music and the atmosphere is fantastic. ![]() Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina ![]() Added Oct 21, 2008 take a stroll into the streets, discover little alleys, historic buildings, watch tango dancing on the streets, and get lost in the past of Argentina . highly recommend ![]() Moscow, Central Russia, Russia ![]() Added Oct 19, 2008 A special place next to the monastery. Walk between the graves of political leaders, poets, musicians, writers , .... it is a huge place - ask for a map at the entry. ![]() Barcelona, Catalonia Region, Spain ![]() Added Oct 19, 2008 The Ramblas is of course a must seen and the living heart of Barcelona. watch out for pickpockets though. don't forget to visit the fruit and veggies market . ![]() Paris, Ile-de-France, France ![]() Added Oct 19, 2008 The champs Elysées are the best at night. walk from the place de la concorde towards the arc de triomphe. don't forget to stop to visit a café or restaurant. and maybe the Lido ...;-) ![]() Hiroshima, Chūgoku Region, Japan ![]() Added Oct 19, 2008 A truly peacefull place, a memory of a past that should never return. Interesting momument that gives you time to think. The lowdown on Filip V.What's this person like as a travel companion? What do his friends really think? Random schtuff Be the first to leave a comment! Compliments Be the first to leave a comment! 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