Hitchhiker
I made a little friend. We both love travelling, discovering new places, and seeking exciting adventures. He’s never discouraged by the difficulty and (…) Read More
My top 10 travel highlights
Now that I’m back from backpacking in Asia, a lot of people ask me questions like; “what was your best experience?”. It is an (…) Read More
Bucket list: Go backpacking by myself
Me watching a sunset in Cambodia, picture by Laura. Going on a backpack trip by myself was an incredible experience. I’ve met great (…) Read More
Bucket list: swim in bioluminescent plankton
I was up to my middle in the dark seawater. A couple of restaurant lights in the distance far behind us made it (…) Read More
The physically most challenging thing I have done in my life (Lombok in pictures)
My breaths became faster and heavier, until I started hyperventilating. I couldn’t breathe and was gasping for air. I had to stop for (…) Read More
Advice on how to find your passion
It was dark, warm and humid. Guarded with a small flashlight, I had been climbing the wooden, improvised stairs made out of sticks (…) Read More
Mimosa Pudica: Magic plant that reacts to touch
Sitting squatted with my two feet planted firm in the dry grass, I ran my fingers gently over the miniscule leaves. With the (…) Read More
How to travel light: the ultimate SEA packing list
I survived 3 months on a backpack weight of less than 12 kilogram (insert modest applause here), so I think we can safely (…) Read More
Travel questions answered
I’m back in the Netherlands! After an extraordinary 3 months of travelling, I’m here again! A while ago, I asked you if you (…) Read More
Bucket list: learn to surf (in Bali)
“Peddle, peddle, peddle! Stronger! Get up!” he yells at me while I get up on my feet on a moving board, water splashing (…) Read More
Travel sketches China
Garden of Forbidden City, Beijing When I am drawing, sometimes people will look over my shoulder to see what I am creating. Usually (…) Read More
Bucket list: Visit China
Forbidden City, Beijing Checking big things off of your bucket list is the best feeling ever. It’s like that satisfaction you get from (…) Read More
10 easy ways to experience childlike wonder and curiosity
This lemonade stand added dry ice to their cups. Awesome smoke effect. One of the benefits of travelling is you get to see (…) Read More
Travel sketches Laos
Banana shake at Tad Fan (waterfall near Pakse). Inspiration can be everywhere. You need to actively keep your eyes open for it though. (…) Read More
