Melissa

Welcome! I’m Melissa, content creator with a passion for photography and travel. On this site, I share translated articles from my original Dutch website (www.reislegende.nl), taking you to the most beautiful destinations in Europe and beyond. Join me as I explore hidden gems and breathtaking places around the world.

Portugal

Fishermen in Monte Gordo, a morning ritual on Portugal’s Algarve coast

There are places where, early in the morning, you can literally watch life come to life. Monte Gordo in the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost coastal region, is one of those places.. In the early hours, before the beach fills with towels and…

Portugal

Cacela Velha in the Algarve: charming historic village with Ria Formosa views

There are so many charming towns and villages to visit in the Algarve. Think of Olhão, Tavira, Fuseta and Vila Real de Santo António with its beautiful Foz do Guadiana pier. But make sure you don’t skip the really small villages either,…

Portugal

Foz do Guadiana, beautiful pier on the border of Portugal and Spain

Are you spending your holiday in the Algarve, east of Faro? Then the Foz do Guadiana pier near Vila Real de Santo António, together with the wide stretch of sand known as Praia das Amelias Modestas, is a lovely place…

Thailand

Where to stay on Koh Pha Ngan, our favourite spots

Choosing where to stay on Koh Pha Ngan (also written as Koh Phangan) can feel overwhelming. There are so many options that it is easy to lose track. Where should you stay? Which accommodations are genuinely enjoyable? And which ones…

Thailand

Stay in a beachfront bungalow at Thung Wua Laen Beach, Chumphon

After spending two weeks in Hua Hin, where we explored both the city and its surroundings in depth, we continue our journey to Chumphon to catch the ferry to Koh Tao. But first we spend some time at the peaceful…

Thailand

Kui Buri National Park, best place to see wild elephants in Thailand

During our two week stay in Hua Hin we want to explore several beautiful places in the surrounding area. We drive twice to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park and we visit Kui Buri National Park, a place known as…

Thailand

Visit the Mangrove Forest Park in the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park

Are you in Hua Hin and looking to escape the beaches and busy traffic for a moment? In the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park you will find a surprisingly green oasis, the Mangrove Forest Park. It is a wonderful place for…

Thailand

Old Hua Hin railway station: charming historic landmark with royal heritage

The old Hua Hin railway station is perhaps one of the most surprising and photogenic places in the city. Hua Hin may be best known for its beaches, markets and resorts, but this charming wooden station transports you to another…

Thailand

Hua Hin’s Rajabhakti Park, a tribute to Thailand’s great kings

If you are travelling in Thailand, staying in Hua Hin or somewhere nearby and you are interested in Thailand’s rich history? Then a visit to Rajabhakti Park is a must, alongside the historic Hua Hin Railway Station and the elegant…

Thailand

Best things to do on Koh Samui: sights, highlights and travel tips

Koh Samui is the largest of the three islands on Thailand’s east coast, alongside Koh Tao and Koh Pha Ngan. The island attracts not only international travelers but is also loved by Thai people, who enjoy spending their holidays here.…