7 Books to read in 2019
I am an avid book reader. Ever since I was little I’ve loved the possibility of running away to the magical world that exist in stories. Nowadays we are surrounded by devices. It’s easy to get distracted by your phone…
What I’ve been up to lately
Oh man, I’ve missed writing about my adventures on here! It’s weird how busy you get when you’re travelling. I always thought I’d have plenty of time to get new blog posts up in between adventures. Turns out… I did…
I am Ella, a 26-year-old from Belgium. I graduated as a journalist and now have a blog to write about everything I love about life.
You'll find lots of travel posts on the blog as well as personal, indoor gardening, cooking, DIY and more general lifestyle posts on Ella Was Here.
10 Breathtaking Hikes in the Lechtal: Austria Guide
Last year, when I published some of the pictures I took during my holiday in the Lechtal in Austria, quite a few people contacted me for some popular hiking recommendations in the area. Back then I didn’t have enough content for…
Hiking in Tirol: Packing Essentials
I’m taking a little break from all the Netherlands themed blog posts and am taking you to a different European country instead. As you may already know, I love Austria and have been going to the Lechtal valley ever since…
9 Affordable Things To Do in Utrecht
Do you ever get that excited, bubbly feeling when you visit a new city, the feeling that makes you think ‘I’m gonna be at home here’? Because that’s what I felt when I visited Utrecht for the first time. What…
Visiting The Hague: What to do when it rains during your trip
Or alternative title: The one where Ella sits in various coffee shops all day. Back in July when I was travelling through the Netherlands for a few weeks, I decided to stop by The Hague for 3 days (2 nights).…
A Day Trip to Kinderdijk
During my first few days in the Netherlands, I ended up staying in a hostel in the city centre of Rotterdam. It was close to the station so I really wanted to, while I was there, venture out for a…
Returning to Rotterdam: Which places did I end up revisiting? + Why Rotterdam …
If you happen to have stumbled upon this article by mere chance, my blog might be totally new to you so here’s a short introduction: I’m Ella, a 26-year-old lifestyle blogger from Belgium and I have recently decided to take…
I’m taking a year off to travel the world
THE SECRET IS FINALLY OUT! I am finally (after years and years of saving) taking some time off to travel the world. Ahhh, I cannot even describe how excited I am right now! If you’ve known me for a while…
New Blog Design!
A few months ago, I felt the need for change creeping upon me again. Every year or so I tend to get tired of my blog design and I just long for some change. And after a while, contemplating whether…
10 Things To Make Me Smile #6
I know I say this all the time but can you believe it’s nearly June already?! It’s almost summertime baby! There are quite a few changes coming up here on Ella Was Here but before it’s time to reveal all…