Where to and how do I prefer to travel? You can read it in this blog!
For vacation, to explore but also for work; I love to travel! So far in 2025 I have travelled a lot! From Vienna to Düsseldorf, from London to Brussels. And I am far from being done! There are many destinations I hope to visit this year and in the future. But do I have a preference when and how I travel? You will find out in this blog, although maybe you can figure things out depending how long you have been following my journey.
City break or beach break
City 100%! I love nature, but a little less on the beach and that has nothing to do with the beach itself. Because I love walking on the beach and looking at the water. But I have a sun allergy, so I can’t sit in the sun for too long. In regards to this, I am very limited when I go to the beach. Either in the morning or evening. Which still could be fun, but the holiday would be mainly a different kind of theme. In addition, I prefer to do things on vacation. I like to go to a museum, visit sights and discover delicious food.
Hotel or Airbnb
It was always Airbnb and it still is to some extent. Although I have to say that hotels are becoming less expensive for me as a solo traveler as Airbnb seems to be unaffordable due to the shifting market. But the best memories were definitely made in Airbnbs. I met amazing people and I am still in touch with some of them.
Also when I do a long stay I prefer to book a Airbnb, so I have a kitchen and washing machine. I used to also book Airbnb for short stays, but when it’s just me I nowadays prefer to book a hotel.
This was a long answer to say… 50/50 I guess?
Hot or cold
Yeah, okay I don’t just have a sun allergy… I am allergic to heat in general (think materials that provide warmth like wool), so I go for cold. I really loved living in Berlin and Vienna in the winter! Honestly I love to travel all year round except for summer, haha.
Suitcase or backpack
Nowadays a suitcase is most common for me and I actually like it, because I have clothes nicely folded in my suitcase and my important stuff like laptop etc. in a small bag. It feels nice to distribute the weight with a suitcase in this way.
Short haul or long haul
I have only really travelled relatively short distances. I think Hungary is the furthest away in the east, Ireland in the west and Italy in the south. The highest northern point I think is Germany. I would like to go further away. Korea, Japan and Australia are on my list.
But in general I don’t really feel the need to travel far. There is so much to see and discover here in Europe. Also I love to travel by train, it’s my relaxing time of simply doing nothing.
Solo travel or travelling in a group
Solo!!! I will probably always remain a solo traveller. However, in recent years I have noticed that I prefer to travel to destinations where I know people, meet up with friends or with another specific goal in mind.
Chilling or sightseeing
Haha, I actually already kind of answered this. I do think it is really important to rest. So depending on the length of the trip I always plan days I don’t do much, like getting a coffee or bubble tea or going to a bookstore. And then sit somewhere writing in a park or just do nothing and look around me. And on other days I go to museums, castles or other places to do all sorts of things. But for the most part I would say sightseeing!
Plane or train
Train, I’m not afraid of flying, but I generally find travelling by train very pleasant. No one pays attention to the weight of your suitcase and/or other luggage, you can stretch your legs easily and you can see much more of a country because you only have to look out of the window.
What are your answers to this “This or That”?
Love,
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