Tips: Backpacking solo vs. backpacking with a friend

When I tell people that I have been backpacking alone, people always ask “Alone? Isn’t that scary”, “Didn’t you feel alone”…etc. The truth is solo-backpacking is not for everyone. Yes you will meet loads of awesome likeminded social people, but there will also be times where it is just you…alone… Solo-backpacking works for me because … More Tips: Backpacking solo vs. backpacking with a friend

Travelstories: What I miss about backpacking through Southeast Asia

It has been a little over a year since I got back from my second trip through Southeast Asia, and on most days I think “I want to go back”, because there are just so many great things about travelling. Unfortunately I can not go back to long-term travelling at this moment (because of my … More Travelstories: What I miss about backpacking through Southeast Asia

Spotlight on: 5 Unique temples in Southeast Asia (+ tips for visiting)

Visiting temples was a new thing for me when I went to Southeast Asia, since we (obviously) do not have temples in The Netherlands. Once I had seen one in real life and saw how the locals were acting around it, I was curious about temples and buddhism (Please remember that when I say ‘temples’ … More Spotlight on: 5 Unique temples in Southeast Asia (+ tips for visiting)