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Visit YŪGEN tours in Belgium or The Netherlands
Iris | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 22:39
We have some exciting news for our friends who would like to go on an amazing trip to COSTA RICA, AZORES or NORTHERN ...
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Visit YŪGEN in Antwerp!
Iris | Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 18:00
As a Costa Rica specialist YŪGEN tours will again be present this year at the Verre Reizen Event. We are looking forward to...
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Last minute deal
Iris | Monday, September 11, 2023 - 20:19
Green Season is perhaps the best time to visit Costa Rica if you want to enjoy the real Tropical Rainforest surrounded by...
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YŪGEN goes to The Netherlands!
Iris | Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 21:46
A holiday Fair for Special Journeys? That is one where we just have to be present!
Would you like to know more about...
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Visit us in Antwerp
Iris | Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 21:07
YŪGEN tours will again be present this year at the Vakantie Expo in Antwerp. We are looking forward to chat to you in person...
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How do you take a little bit of Portugal home with you?
Iris | Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - 11:22
Vacations are ideal for creating special memories that will last long after you return home. The people you travel with and...
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How was Puerto Viejo?
Iris | Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 16:58
Puerto Viejo has grown in recent years, despite the fact that the travel industry stood still in other places. New buildings...
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Away from the crowds in Costa Rica?
Iris | Monday, October 24, 2022 - 12:54
Now that the word is out about Costa Rica, more and more people like to discover this magnificent country. So, is it still...
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Help me support Puerto Viejo Dogs, Costa Rica
Iris | Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 19:07
This summer I will be making an inspection trip all over Costa Rica. So, first of all I would like to invite everyone to...
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NEW inspiration for your next holiday!
Iris | Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 12:58
As you know, we love to create new travel itineraries. And so we have decided to put some extra example tours on our website...
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Costa Rica lifts all travel restrictions!
Iris | Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 12:43
Great news for everyone who plans to travel to Costa Rica! As of April 1st Costa Rica will be lifting several restrictions...
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Visit YŪGEN tours in Brussels!
Iris | Saturday, February 26, 2022 - 15:01
Would you like to talk to YŪGEN tours in person and learn more about traveling in Costa Rica, the Azores or Portugal...
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Why it is best not to postpone your holiday to Costa Rica
Iris | Monday, February 14, 2022 - 18:41
Is Costa Rica on your bucket list? Then you may want to put it right on the top as prices are about to rise significantly....
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Visit YŪGEN in Antwerp!
Iris | Sunday, February 13, 2022 - 12:54
Would you like to talk to YŪGEN tours in person and learn more about traveling in Costa Rica, the Azores or Portugal...
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Costa Rica drops insurance requirement for vaccinated travelers
Iris | Monday, July 12, 2021 - 11:51
Great news! Last Friday Costa Rica announced that it will stop requiring the specific health insurance policy for minors and...
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A holiday in Portugal? Yes you can!
Iris | Sunday, May 16, 2021 - 21:36
Good news! You no longer have to stay home and dream about all those beautiful places I have happily been posting photos and...
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Do you have the right insurance for your trip to Costa Rica?
Iris | Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 18:25
Travel insurance is not the most exiting part of any journey but since Covid19 it is an essential part. At least, if you do...
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No more single-use plastic allowed in Costa Rica's National Parks
Iris | Monday, March 8, 2021 - 14:35
Most people travel to Costa Rica to discover its wild, pristine nature. Since February 25th a ban on single-use plastic has...
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Tourism: Essential or not?
Iris | Sunday, February 14, 2021 - 10:37
Tourism is so much more than having a wonderful time in an amazing scenery. It is also a, or often the only, source of...
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Happy, magical holidays!
Iris | Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - 17:40
2020 is a year many would prefer to erase. Yet, as always there have been silver linings. Nature around the corner being re-...
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They are flying to Costa Rica again!
Iris | Monday, November 23, 2020 - 12:18
Travelers who have postponed their vacation or those of you who would like to travel to Costa Rica in 2021 can already have...
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Travel restrictions at YŪGEN destinations | Update
Iris | Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 19:03
The virus still rules the world. But what exactly are the rules today at YŪGEN’s destinations? And what has changed since...
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NEW tour! Discover the best of Central Portugal
Iris | Monday, July 27, 2020 - 14:30
Central Portugal is home to the stunning Silver Coast as well as to many special sights, historical villages, a unique...
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NEW tour in Alentejo, Portugal
Iris | Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 19:56
Great news! We are expanding our offer to the vast and mesmerizing region of Alentejo in the Southern half of Portugal....
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Corona at YŪGEN destinations | Update
Iris | Sunday, June 7, 2020 - 16:47
Yesss..! Finally, several countries seem to be preparing to receive travelers again as safely as possible. How do you know...
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Costa Rican president explains all on BBC about containing COVID19 and climate change
Iris | Friday, May 8, 2020 - 09:40
Yesterday the President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, explained live on BBC World how they have been able to contain the...
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Portugal introduces a "Clean and Safe" stamp
Iris | Sunday, May 3, 2020 - 13:26
As lockdown measures are being phased out slowly in several countries, we carefully start dreaming again about our next...
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Follow up on Corona travel restrictions
Iris | Saturday, April 18, 2020 - 15:14
In recent weeks many have shown tremendous solidarity, willingness to find the best solutions and to keep the impact of...
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12 ways to create a holiday feeling at home
Iris | Monday, April 13, 2020 - 17:29
Corona can make us angry, sad, and even heartbroken when we loose someone near to us. These are difficult times. Being...
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How to make a Portuguese corn bread?
Iris | Friday, April 10, 2020 - 19:58
The correct name of this bread is Broa de Milho de Arcos de Valvedez because the recipe comes from the region Arcos de...
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Discover a typical Costa Rican dish: Arroz con pollo
Iris | Friday, April 3, 2020 - 09:43
Whether you are missing that Costa Rican food or looking forward to your next holiday in non-Corona times, tasting arroz con...
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Traveling Minds | YŪGEN’s book and movie tips - Part II
Iris | Saturday, March 28, 2020 - 10:55
Has your holiday been postponed? Are you traveling with us later this year? Or do you just want to learn more about other...
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Traveling Minds | YŪGEN’s book and movie tips - Part I
Iris | Friday, March 27, 2020 - 13:27
Has your holiday been postponed? Are you traveling with us later this year? Or do you just want to learn more about other...
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Corona in Portugal & Azores
Iris | Friday, March 20, 2020 - 18:45
In all our destinations there are registered cases of COVID-19 and so all destinations have implemented new rules concerning...
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Corona in Costa Rica
Iris | Friday, March 20, 2020 - 14:58
In all our destinations there are registered cases of COVID-19 and so all destinations have implemented new rules concerning...
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Talk to YŪGEN in person?
Iris | Tuesday, January 7, 2020 - 12:10
Aside from being available online for any questions you may have, there are also several possibilities if you like to talk...
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Use our compass to create your next holiday
Iris | Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 09:30
Not sure yet where you will be going in 2020? Or you may already have a destination in mind but you are not sure yet about...
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The Douro Valley, by train or self-drive?
Iris | Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 11:30
Why not take a train from Porto City to the very heart of the Douro Valley and watch picturesque slopes and villages roll by...
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Merry Christmas and a memorable 2020!
Iris | Monday, December 16, 2019 - 15:57
Isn’t that the cutest little snowman you have ever seen? Every year our local partner in Northern Portugal tries to make the...
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The Azores, a safe haven for the Cory's Shearwaters
Iris | Monday, December 2, 2019 - 11:03
The Cory’s Shearwater is a very special bird which often accompanies dolphins while gliding just above the waves, looking...
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Receive a YŪGEN gift voucher
Iris | Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 11:30
Both YŪGEN and the local partners regularly visit the offered accommodations. We also try out all activities ourselves and...
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Visit us in Ghent!
Iris | Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 11:30
Looking for a unique travel experience, completely tailored to your needs? For the first time YŪGEN tours will be attending...
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Discount at VAUDE stores in Belgium
Iris | Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 11:30
YŪGEN customers enjoy a 10% discount at the Vaude Store in Leuven. Since October 1st there is also a new VAUDE Store in...
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Hop over to Bocas del Toro, Panama
Iris | Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 11:00
With so many fantastic things to see and do in Costa Rica, even if you have 4 weeks of holiday it will never be enough....
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Visit us again in Antwerp Waagnatie!
Iris | Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 11:15
As a Costa Rica specialist YŪGEN tours will again be present this year at the Verre Reizen Event. We are looking forward to...
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Five alternatives for Manuel Antonio National Park
Iris | Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 10:00
If you are planning on traveling to Costa Rica, you are bound to see promotion for Manuel Antonio National Park everywhere....
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What's the impact of your next trip decission?
Iris | Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 10:00
Maybe you watched Escape to Costa Rica? If not, don’t worry we will bring you up to date in just 2 minutes. Costa Rica uses...
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Why choose YŪGEN to arrange your next holiday?
Iris | Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 10:00
YŪGEN is so much more than just another travel agency. But what is it then and why would you let us create and arrange your...
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Why YŪGEN puts Botswana on hold
Iris | Friday, June 7, 2019 - 16:36
Recently the new government of Botswana has taken the decision to lift the trophy hunting ban in Botswana. This ban was...
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Positive effects of traveling | PART 2
Iris | Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 10:00
In this second part I would like to focus on the benefits of traveling for your destination and its inhabitants. A nice...
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Positive effects of traveling | PART 1
Iris | Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 10:00
Part one? Yes, once I started listing all the benefits of traveling I soon noticed that there were way too many to sum up in...
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Talk to YŪGEN in person?
Iris | Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 10:00
Aside from being available online for any questions you may have, there are also several possibilities if you like to talk...
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Why Costa Rica?
Iris | Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 10:00
A question that is likely to sound a bit absurd if you have ever visited this country. With more than 30 National Parks, 8...
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Why The Azores?
Iris | Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 10:00
The Azores are so much more than just a wonderful hikers ‘paradise. Aside from stunning landscapes and well-marked hiking...
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Why Northern Portugal?
Iris | Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 10:00
As I received a growing demand from European travelers to offer a sustainable destination closer to home than Costa Rica and...
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Why Botswana?
Iris | Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 10:00
Often people ask me why I have chosen to offer this peculiar combination of destinations: Botswana, Costa Rica, Northern...
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NEW tours in northern Portugal
Iris | Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 09:00
YŪGEN keeps on celebrating this month! We have created new tours in Northern Portugal and adapted our existing ones. Let our...
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NEW! Island hopping in the Azores
Iris | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 - 11:01
A new year, a new destination! The Azores consist of nine unique islands with a fantastic climate, conveniently situated in...
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Photo competition Botswana
Iris | Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 14:44
Have you already been on a mobile safari with us or are you planning on going on a YŪGEN safari before June 30th 2019? Then...
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From the Nxai Pan to the Victoria Falls
Iris | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 11:30
The Lion Safari is one of our most famous routes. It forms a 15-day escape into open spaces, the great Okavango Delta and...
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A visit to The Ara Project
Iris | Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 09:30
With so many nice things to see and do in Costa Rica, it is all about making choices when you are on holidays in this...
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Behind the scenes of our Leopard Safari
Iris | Monday, November 19, 2018 - 10:05
Yes I did it and I loved it! Last year I went to test our Leopard Safari in Botswana. This camping trip took me and my...
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A visit to Bribripa Kaneblo
Iris | Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 12:00
The Bribri indigenous communities in Costa Rica are in fact modern Indians who try to protect their believes and traditions...
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Availability 2019 on our new lodge safari
Iris | Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 10:30
As of 2019 we are offering a new lodge safari, named the Zebra Safari. This safari allows you to combine Zimbabwe and...
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Follow YŪGEN behind the scenes in Costa Rica
Iris | Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 10:00
In only a few days from now YŪGEN will return to Costa Rica, ready for another 6-week investigation trip in this beautiful...
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Visit us at the fair!
Iris | Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 10:00
As a Costa Rica specialist YŪGEN tours will be present at the Verre Reizen Event. We are looking forward to chat to you in...
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Preparing in the dust for rainy season
Iris | Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 10:00
In a few weeks YŪGEN tours will travel to Costa Rica again in order to try out a number of existing and new things. We plan...
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What will I eat on a camping safari?
Iris | Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 10:00
The amazing culinary skills of the camp assistants are often praised by travellers, and rightfully so. Hearty meals are...
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Costa Rica's angels wear rubber boots
Iris | Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 10:00
Despite all the misery and losses which the extreme weather has brought upon many people in Costa Rica in recent weeks, the...
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Heavy rains flood Costa Rica
Iris | Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 10:00
While in Belgium we are enjoying an exceptionally dry and sunny summer, Costa Rica is facing extreme rainfall, even to rainy...
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NEW lodge safari coming up!
Iris | Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 10:00
Starting and ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, our new Zebra Lodge safari forms a circular route around the northern parts...
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5 simple steps to more freedom
Iris | Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 10:00
You just know you will regret more not having lived to the fullest then having tried to do so, and having failed once in a...
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Botswana introduces plastic carrier bag ban
Iris | Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 10:00
Botswana enhances its efforts to go green. As of 1st of November 2018 the use of plastic carrier bags and flat bags will not...
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Drive through the Caribbean in Costa Rica
Iris | Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 10:00
Go Caribbean Style! This exquisite new self-drive itinerary brings you from the lush hills and tropical plantations inland...
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Africa is not a zoo
Iris | Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 10:00
Most people understand it is dangerous to jump over a fence in a zoo. But strangely enough, a few seem to feel untouchable...
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Away from the crowds in Portugal
Iris | Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 10:00
When everyone goes South, it is time to go North! From the mountains to the ocean there is an incredible culture and...
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Taste Costa Rica's national dish
Iris | Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 10:00
Because love goes through the stomach, in this blog post we explain how to make Costa Rica’s national dish, called Gallo...
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Nature is therapy
Iris | Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 10:00
In this day and age that initiatives to safe forests and oceans pop-up everywhere, you may wonder what exactly it is that...
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YŪGEN on tour
Iris | Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 10:00
YŪGEN tours is currently running a contest in Belgium and in The Netherlands, called WIN & CHILL. The price is a...
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Going solo on a safari adventure
Iris | Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - 10:00
Travelling alone can have many advantages. Being a solo traveller myself, I do realize it is sometimes hard to get a...
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Discover the real gems of Costa Rica
Iris | Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 08:00
Can you imagine being greeted with a big smile by every stranger that passes you on the street? Getting a free "here you go...
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YŪGEN tours: who, what & why?
Iris | Sunday, April 22, 2018 - 17:46
Dear travel enthusiasts everywhere,
Welcome to this first YŪGEN tours blog post in which I will share with you who I am,...
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