About us

Who we are and What we do

Hello dear readers and welcome to our travel blog PlacesofJuma! We are Martina & Jürgen, and as you might have guessed, this website is all about travel, holidays, city trips, road trips and advice on hotels and places to stay.

Do you want to travel the world, learn about interesting cultures and experience the most beautiful attractions? Then PlacesofJuma is the right place for you! A perfect trip starts with research. This includes choosing the best destination, finding transfers and accommodations, and planning excursions, activities and sightseeing. With us, you will find the best information from true travel professionals and travel experts who have visited the regions and destinations themselves and share their knowledge and insider tips with you.

PlacesofJuma Travel Blog has been providing its readers with professional travel expert information since 2017. With our qualified and experienced team, we strive to present the most beautiful holiday destinations and sights. Researched and photographed by absolute experts with great attention to detail, they ensure that your trip will be an ultimate experience.

In short: This travel blog offers carefully researched, informative, and well-written articles that provide readers with real added value, be it in the form of travel tips, information on culture and history, or practical advice.

 

In this expert Travel Blog, you will find everything about:

Always on the lookout for new impressions and experiences, there is no travel destination that fails to excite us. Whether it’s excursions in Austria, trips to the North or vacations in the South, we love discovering new places, countries, and landscapes. We’re thrilled to share our travel information with our readers. Our passions are adventure travel, luxurious vacations, extraordinary hotels and cool road trips. But occasionally, we also enjoy simple backpacking.

Tip: An overview of our already traveled countries, you can find here → visited Destinations

-> Road trips by car and round trips incl. route suggestions

Whether it’s embarking on a scenic drive through the enchanting landscapes of Croatia or Morocco, experiencing Island Hopping in Thailand, or embarking on a captivating road trip through the picturesque Soca Valley in Slovenia, our wanderlust knows no bounds. We’ve explored the charming hills of Tuscany and the rustic allure of Istria, always eager to share our travel tales, insider insights, and unforgettable experiences with you.

One standout recommendation from our travels is an incredible Croatia road trip itinerary that we can’t help but rave about. It’s a travel highlight that will etch itself into your memory, ensuring you won’t forget it anytime soon. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of new horizons or the comforts of familiar destinations, our journeys cater to a diverse range of travel preferences, and we can’t wait to share our adventures as well as our travel-expertise with you.

-> City breaks, the best things to do and insider tips for your next trip

City breaks are just fantastic: get out of the daily grind and make some new experiences. But good planning is a must. We provide you with the best tips and information about the city and what are the ultimate best things to do. Our city highlights include Athens, Bangkok, Siena and Valencia, but we also like to travel to smaller cities such as Dubrovnik, Piran, Split and Cesky Krumlov. However, the city of Budapest is also particularly beautiful, and Bratislava is absolutely worth seeing. A breathtaking travel tip is also Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

-> Hotel and accommodation recommendations

In our blog articles, we also love to share hotels and accommodations that, we personally think, are truly spectacular. Our tips are exclusive recommendations for every travel budget. From luxury hotels to boutique hotels, vacation rentals to backpacker hostels, you’ll find a wide range of unique places to stay.

-> Tips for your travel planning

Take a look at our travel planning section. Here you will find all the information you need for successful travel planning, car rental, cheap flights and hotel search.

-> The best photo spots & viewpoints for your next trip

When traveling, it is often not easy to find the best photo motifs. We are excited to show you how to find the best Instagrammable places and viewpoints in the fastest and easiest way.

-> How to follow PlacesofJuma

Follow PlacesofJuma on social media like Instagram, Facebook and Substack for a world of travel inspiration and expertise. Discover hidden gems, get expert tips, immerse yourself in local cultures, and be part of a vibrant travel community. Plus, enjoy exclusive updates and contribute to sustainable travel practices. Follow now for your next adventure!

Awards & Features

We stand out for our unique contributions and our personalized approach to on-site research. PlacesofJuma has been featured several times as Best Travel Blog! These are some of the best highlights:

What makes us unique as a travel blog?

Unique visual aesthetics: Our images distinctly set us apart from other travel blogs. We place a strong emphasis on capturing not only the usual tourist attractions but also hidden gems and authentic locations. Our photos tell stories and capture the atmosphere of the places we visit in a special way.

Personal on-site research: We firmly believe that genuine travel experiences can only be achieved through personal exploration. Therefore, we invest significant time and effort into personally visiting and exploring the places we write about. This allows us to provide our readers with authentic and well-informed insights.

Passion for travel: Our love for travel shines through in each of our posts. We aim to inspire our readers and assist them in discovering new destinations and collecting unforgettable experiences. Through our passion for travel, we infuse a special energy and enthusiasm into our work.

Commitment and consistency: We strive hard to continuously enhance our blog and consistently provide our readers with fresh content. Our dedication to quality and consistency has contributed to building a loyal readership and earning the trust of our community.

In summary, we believe that our blog, Placesofjuma, stands out for its unique visual aesthetics, personal on-site research, passion for travel, and commitment to quality and consistency.