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Comprehensive guides for cities and destinations around the world. These travel destination guides help you discover what to do, where to stay, and how to make the most of your trip with practical tips and local recommendations.

Walking trail along the coast near Portofino Italy

Northern Italy Travel Guide: Cities, Lakes & Honest Tips

On September 13, 2026September 15, 2026 By saar.decosterIn ItalyLeave a comment

Planning a Northern Italy trip? This complete travel guide covers Milan, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Turin, Genoa, Florence, Verona, and Venice, with honest tips, itineraries, accommodation, and personal recommendations.

Cocktail at BAR314 at Lake Rotselaar

Rotselaar Travel Guide: A Local’s Guide to This Small Belgian Town

On August 16, 2026September 9, 2026 By saar.decosterIn BelgiumLeave a comment

Rotselaar may be small, but it has plenty to offer. Discover De Plas, Rock Werchter, local restaurants, cafés, cycling routes and my personal tips in this local Rotselaar travel guide.

Antwerp Central Station in Belgium

Antwerp Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & Drink

On August 15, 2026September 9, 2026 By saar.decosterIn Belgium1 Comment

Antwerp travel guide based on personal experience and local insights, including the best neighborhoods, cafés, restaurants, bars, nightlife, and cultural highlights. Covers museums like KMSKA and MAS, shopping streets, hidden gems, and practical tips for exploring the city, plus day trips across Belgium. Perfect for a stylish, social, and culture-focused city trip.

Friends enjoying Kasteel Rouge near Leuven railway station

Leuven Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & Drink Like a Local

On August 14, 2026September 6, 2026 By saar.decosterIn Belgium2 Comments

This Leuven travel guide is based on growing up in the city and discovering its cafés, terraces, nightlife, and hidden gems over the years. A complete Leuven Travel Guide with local tips, food spots, and must-see places to help you experience the city like a local.

Molenvijver park in Genk, Belgium

Belgium Cities Compared: Which Belgian City Should You Visit?

On August 14, 2026September 4, 2026 By saar.decosterIn BelgiumLeave a comment

Which Belgian city should you visit? From magical Bruges and alternative Ghent to underrated Brussels, student-friendly Leuven and coastal Ostend, here's my honest comparison of the best cities in Belgium.

Nomadland in Genk

Genk Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & Local Tips

On August 13, 2026September 6, 2026 By saar.decosterIn BelgiumLeave a comment

From former coal mines and multicultural food streets to forests, terraces and hidden local gems, discover the best things to do in Genk with insider tips from a Genk local.

Historic streets of Durbuy, Belgium

Durbuy Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Where to Stay & Weekend Tips

On August 10, 2026September 6, 2026 By saar.decosterIn BelgiumLeave a comment

Planning a trip to Durbuy? This complete Durbuy travel guide covers the best things to do, where to stay, hiking, kayaking, Adventure Valley, local food, shopping, Christmas markets and my personal tips from visiting Durbuy regularly with my family.

Ostend sign at the train station in Belgium

Ostend Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Eat & Drink

On August 10, 2026September 8, 2026 By saar.decosterIn BelgiumLeave a comment

Discover Ostend, Belgium with this complete Ostend travel guide! From beaches and The Crystal Ship street art to Oosteroever, local food, nightlife, beach bars and summer festivals, find everything you need for a perfect trip to the Belgian coast.

Walking trail through Bokrijk near Hasselt, Belgium

Hasselt Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & Drink

On August 10, 2026September 8, 2026 By saar.decosterIn BelgiumLeave a comment

Discover Hasselt, Belgium with a local! From cosy cafés and Belgian beer to museums, cycling through the water in Bokrijk, beautiful nature and Winterland, this complete Hasselt travel guide covers the best things to do, eat and see.

Ski lift surrounded by snowy mountains in Saas-Fee Switzerland

Saas-Fee Travel Guide: Skiing, Things To Do, Cafés & Nightlife (2026)

On August 3, 2026August 26, 2026 By saar.decosterIn SwitzerlandLeave a comment

My complete Saas-Fee travel guide with everything you need to know before visiting this beautiful Swiss mountain village. From skiing and hiking to accommodation, restaurants, transport and my personal tips after visiting Saas-Fee.

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Hi, I’m Saar and welcome to LifeAsSaar!
I’m 24 and a solo traveller from Belgium. After 9 months backpacking and working in Australia, plus trips across Europe, Indonesia and Morocco, travel has become a huge part of my life.
Here I share travel guides, honest stories, hidden gems and local tips to help you plan your own trips.
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