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Day 197
Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 31 °C
Altitude: 18 m
Spain Valencia Cathedral 39.475, -0.37539°28’30” N 0°22’30” W
Valencia with the cakes
August 6, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Yay, more friends visiting! We met Flor, Lind, Tins & Jol in Valencia and tried to escape the heat by visiting the beautiful Centre del Carme (CCCC), eating a lot of food, and drinking some aqua di valencia to celebrate Tine's birthday.Read more
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Day 199
Monday, August 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 30 °C
Altitude: 153 m
Spain Puerto Javea 38.805877, 0.18612238°48’21” N 0°11’10” E
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Costa Blanca - Part 1
August 8, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
From Valencia to the turquoise waters and gorgeous shorelines of Costa Blanca :). We snorkeled at Les Rotes (and even spotted some whales!), swam to some rocky coves, and explored Cap de San Antoni Nature Reserve.Read more
Hilde De Buyser Wat een leuk logement! 👏
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Day 201
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Spain Cabo de San Martín 38.765, 0.22333338°45’54” N 0°13’24” E
Costa Blanca - Part 2
August 10, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
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Day 205
Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 43 °C
Altitude: 588 m
Spain Bocairent 38.77, -0.60666738°46’12” N 0°36’24” W
Bienvenidos Cakes!
August 14, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 43 °C
We took our friends to Xativa! As our little town is one of the hottest places in Spain, we camped in the living room to be close to the (lifesaving) air conditioning. Apart from sweating, we swam in all the nearby rivers, explored Xativa's thrilling night scene, discovered the caves near Bocairent & experienced the Feria of Xativa, a five-day long traditional fiesta.Read more
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Day 210
Friday, August 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 30 °C
Altitude: 230 m
Spain Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar 41.656667, -0.87833341°39’24” N 0°52’42” W
Zaragoza
August 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We're travelling in Aragon for one week before heading to Norway! First stop: Spain's fifth-largest city, Zaragoza. This city is filled with remains from Roman times, when the city was named Caesaraugusta. Unfortunately, a lot of the museums were closed (everyone is on holiday in Spain!).

Instead, we visited the impressive Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar (one of the towers offers a great view on the city!) & La Seo Cathedral, walked around the Aljafería Palace (known as the best piece of Moorish architecture outside of Andalusia) and ate some delicious empanadas :).Read more
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Day 210
Friday, August 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 289 m
Spain Barranco Grande 42.206667, -1.51666742°12’24” N 1°31’0” W
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Bardenas Reales
August 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Navarre is characterized by its semi-desert landscapes, the result of hot summers, cold winters, long dry periods interrupted by heavy rain and a particular wind current that runs through the area (called “cierzo"). It was fun & quite impressive to drive around this unique landscape!Read more
Michiel Van Ooteghem Never before was it that obvious which force of nature sculpted the landscape!
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Day 211
Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 1,835 m
Spain Ibón de Piedrafita 42.683333, -0.35166742°40’60” N 0°21’6” W
Búbal
August 20, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We decided to do a warm-up hike in the Pyrenees before we take on the high mountains and were pleasantly surprised with the views along the way!
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Day 213
Monday, August 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 2,976 m
Spain Monte Perdido 42.68, 0.02666742°40’48” N 0°1’36” E
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Torla - Monte Perdido
August 22, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
From the semi-desert of Navarre to the green Pirineos of Aragon! We parked Otto in the charming mountain village Torla to conquer Monte Perdido, the third highest mountain in the Pyrenees (3355m). On the first day we crossed the extremely beautiful Ordessa valley and pitched our tent at the (busy!) Refugio de Goriz. The next day we got up early, climbed to the summit and descended all the way down again. After 3000 meters ascending and descending we had earned our pizza!Read more
TravelerWauw! 😍 Goed gedaan jongens!
8/24/22Reply
Michiel Van Ooteghem Goeie foto, verdikkeme!
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Day 215
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 34 °C
Altitude: 554 m
Spain Río Ara 42.416667, 0.1442°25’0” N 0°8’24” E
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Aínsa & Anisclo
August 24, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
This mountain range is so mesmerising that we lingered on a few more days. We visited charming Aínsa, walked through the lush Anisclo canyon and Miel went canyoning in the exciting Barranco Barrosa.
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Day 255
Monday, October 3, 2022 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 26 °C
Altitude: 122 m
Spain Plaça de Calixt III 38.986741, -0.5180738°59’12” N 0°31’5” W
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Home (bitter)sweet home
October 3, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
After two months of travelling in Spain, Norway and Belgium, we are back home in Xativa! The first weeks were a bit stressful. We took in another foster dog, Stella, who was really afraid of humans. After one day, she decided to leave us and jumped through our fenced window. We put up posters and searched for her every free minute we had but unfortunately... no luck (we continue the search). Luckily, the little kitten Vita we're fostering comforted us when we arrived home exhausted from the search.

Apart from all the drama, September seemed to be a month full of festivities here in the old town. Not a day went by without fireworks (even at 8 AM) or processions. We even had a DJ right in front of our door. Good fun, but glad it's over :).Read more
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Travelerjoke vindt het een mooi poesje groetjes
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Day 275
Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☁️ 23 °C
Altitude: 1,020 m
Spain Rincón del Cerezo 38.748333, -0.53666738°44’54” N 0°32’12” W
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Serra de Mariola
October 23, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Boomie is back! As he's grown dangerously fat again (he couldn't stop eating at the shelter), we decided to take him on a weekend trip to nearby mountains! We camped in the garden of a Belgian couple with a really nice property!Read more
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Day 282
Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 678 m
Spain Plaza de Callao 40.42, -3.70540°25’12” N 3°42’18” W
Madrid
October 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
It was about time to visit the capital of Spain, so we prepared Otto for another roadtrip with foster doggie Boomie and took off for a mini-holiday!

Unfortunately, we weren't the only ones with this fabulous plan. Walking along the Gran Via felt more like cattle being herded. We loved exploring the neighbourhoods of Malasaña, Chueca and Lavapiés, with their cosy streets full of restaurants, bars and cool shops. The city is quite green and we really liked 'El Retiro' park with it's beautiful Crystal Palace.

Traveling with a dog means it is difficult to visit any indoor attractions, so unfortunately we couldn't visit the Prado or Reina Sofia. Next time :)! On the plus side, we had to do everything on foot and saw our average step count tripled!Read more
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Day 283
Monday, October 31, 2022 at 4:00 PM
🌧 13 °C
Altitude: 1,000 m
Spain Plaza del Azoguejo 40.948333, -4.11833340°56’54” N 4°7’6” W
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Segovia
October 31, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Segovia is known for its collosal aqueduct, the largest and best preserved of the Roman Empire. The city is surrounded by hills and a green belt, where we did a really nice hike while enjoying the best views of the Alcazar and the Cathedral!

On our way to Toledo, we tried to visit Valle de los Caidos and El Escorial, but forgot that Monday is often closing day, rookie mistake! We hiked to 'Silla de Felipe II' to catch a glimpse of the enormous monastery-palace. According to tradition, King Filips II supervised construction of the seat of his empire from this seat carved into rock. Boomie became friends with the prettiest cows along the hike!Read more
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Day 284
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 532 m
Spain Toledo 39.856667, -4.02539°51’24” N 4°1’30” W
Toledo
November 1, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Toledo was Spain's capital until 1560 and
one of the most important centers of medieval history. It is very popular amongst day trippers from Madrid! That's why we especially liked exploring the narrow streets and the beautifully lit medieval architecture at night while trying some local mazipan. The gothic cathedral was particularly impressive!Read more
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Day 310
Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 11 m
Spain Playa De L'Ahuir 39.011822, -0.16817739°0’43” N 0°10’5” W
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Gandía
November 27, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
As part of Miel's birthday present, we spent a weekend in a cosy cabin near Gandía (with hot tub 😎). Laura went rock climbing for the first time and survived to tell the tale!
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Jenka Mergaert 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🌻🌻
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Jenka Mergaert Super cool Laura! 😍
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Day 324
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM
🌧 10 °C
Altitude: 403 m
Spain Novelé 38.978423, -0.53337938°58’42” N 0°32’0” W
Bienvenido Oliver
December 11, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Yey, another visitor! We spent a fun weekend with Oliver exploring Valencia on a cloudy Friday, climbing Xativa's highest peak on a sunny Saturday and nostalgic gaming with pancakes on a rainy Sunday.
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Day 380
Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 14 °C
Altitude: 951 m
Spain Sierra de Benicadell 38.83, -0.41538°49’48” N 0°24’54” W
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Sierra de Benicadell
February 5, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We finally had some time to venture into the mountains again ⛰️! We climbed the highest peak in this little but picturesque mountain range that offers views over the Valle de Albaida. That same weekend we also spend some time with Miel's brother and his friend, who treated us to a delicious Indian dinner in Valencia and were able to experience one of Xativa's many parades. And oh yeah, Boomie also has a new companion! Meet Bailey 🐶, a mistreated puppy that we'll hopefully be able to socialize so she can find a loving home!Read more
Travelermooi he groetjes ook aan de honden
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Jenka MergaertOooooohhhh, zoooo zo zo mooi 🥰
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Day 419
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Altitude: 23 m
Spain Eixample 39.461667, -0.37539°27’42” N 0°22’30” W
Bienvenidos Tine & Remco
March 16, 2023 in Spain
Tine convinced Remco to make a trip to Xativa. He convinced his sister Babette to join them. Babette, who happens to be a friend of Laura convinced her family to take part as well. And so, Xativa's amount of tourists suddenly doubled. We went climbing, dining, hiking and bathing under the sun and last but not least, we did lots of crosswords together. Thanks for opening a new world for us 🤓Read more
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Day 429
Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 339 m
Spain Benisivá 38.816667, -0.22833338°49’0” N 0°13’42” W
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Vall de Gallinera
March 26, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We decided to change our plans last-minute and explore the valley from above instead of below, which turned out to be the best choice since the views were amazing. The fact that the cherry trees were blossoming added to the charm 🌸Read more
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Traveler whaw wat een zicht !
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Day 436
Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 574 m
Spain Santa Bárbara 39.418378, -1.41514239°25’6” N 1°24’55” W
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Las Hoces del Cabriel NP
April 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Time for another trip, the first one with Bailey. We ventured out of Valencia into Castilla la Mancha, where we visited pictoresque Alcala del Jucar - with its narrow streets winding up a steep hill with a cute castle perched on top of it - and explored the nearby 'hoces' (gorges) that the Cabriel river carved out throughout the centuries.Read more
Jenka Mergaert Looks like Le Tombeau du Géants hahaha but a bit more impressive
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Jenka Mergaert 😍😍
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Day 450
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 360 m
Spain Losa del Obispo 39.695, -0.87333339°41’42” N 0°52’24” W
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Climbing trip with Jenka & Lauti
April 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We met Lauti and Jenka in beautiful Chulilla and spent our time together having long breakfasts on our Airbnb's rooftop, climbing (including Miel's first multipitch!) and cooling down at an idyllic water spot. What a great way to end Easter holidays!Read more
Traveler Oooh cutie
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TravelerMooi maar je doet toch weer een beetje gevaarlijk gr
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marthe debyser Omg die hond hahahaha
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TravelerLong breakfasts, the way it should 😍
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Day 458
Monday, April 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 28 °C
Altitude: 169 m
Spain Plaça de Calixt III 38.986667, -0.51833338°59’12” N 0°31’6” W
Bienvenidos Chic@s de LO
April 24, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Jenka, Lauti, Lisa and Yannick came to visit us in Xativa! We threw Lisa a late birthday party, enjoyed the Spanish sun by chilling at two (ice cold) rivers and made some delicious paella and sangria!
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Day 467
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 7 m
Spain Santa Lucía 38.824127, 0.15779938°49’27” N 0°9’28” E
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Bienvenida Jol!
May 3, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Another visit from Belgium :)! As we both had a day off from work, we could go on a weekend trip! We finally managed to climb Monduber, a really nice hike with amazing views on the mountains & seaside. After wild camping in a swamp (we arrived when it was dark), we went snorkeling at beautiful Las Rotes beach in Dénia and saw lots of cute 🐠🐟! We found an epic camp spot in the Vall de Laguar, where we hiked the Barranco del Infierno the next day. Climbing 6800 steps under the burning sun, we realized 'Hell' s Ravine' lived up to its name, although the views were definitely worth it!Read more
Jenka Mergaert Hahaha the picture says it all! What a proud rock dog😍
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Jenka MergaertWaaaaw🤩
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Day 485
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 280 m
Spain Pou de Rotes 38.608333, -0.13166738°36’30” N 0°7’54” W
Guadalest & Bernia
May 21, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
To try and forget the fact that we work on Saturdays, we often leave on a trip right after. This time, we visited El Castell de Guadalest, a beautiful medieval village located at the top of a steep rocky crag, surrounded by impressive mountains. We found the perfect camp spot 🚐 right next to its bright blue reservoir.

On Sunday, it was time for some action! We climbed on a cool limestone formation in Guadalest, drove to the Sierra de Bernia and hiked for more than 5 hours. It was quite a challenging hike, involving some rock scrambles, cable traverses & steep climbs (Miel had to carry the dogs more than once). The magnificent views from the top, the cool ruins of the fort and the tunnel cave made it absolutely worth it! We rewarded ourselves with an Indian rooftop dinner in Altea's old town to end our perfect weekend :).Read more
TravelerToch weer een beetje gevaarlijk he Miel met die hond langs de rotsen gr
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Day 491
Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 160 m
Spain Penya Roja 39.13, -0.36166739°7’48” N 0°21’42” W
Bienvenido (otra vez) Oliver
May 27, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Surprise visit & surprise message! We ignored the weather forecast and set out into nature as much as we could, although we couldn't resist the opportunity to watch a second-rate but entertaining blockbuster in the cinema as well. Mission accomplished Oliver!Read more
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