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Travelling to Dangerous Places: Safety Assessment Tips

February 21, 2016

Dhaka Bangladesh

These days travellers are much more often in conflict zones than you would think. Here are ways to assess the safety situation before heading out to the danger zone.

Christiania: An Obscure, Self-Proclaimed Micronation in the Heart of Copenhagen

February 15, 2016

Christiania

Christiania is a self-proclaimed state in the heart of Copenhagen. It’s notorious for its rampant cannabis trade controlled by biker gangs and off-limits for Danish authorities.

12 Kick-Ass Route Ideas to Travel the World

February 7, 2016

When you’re out of ideas to travel the world, check this out. I have gathered 12 route ideas that will surely make for some kick-ass adventures!

Ukraine’s Secret and Abandoned Tank Graveyard

January 19, 2016

Hundreds of rusty old battle tanks, as far as the eye can see. I located a secret tank graveyard in east Ukraine only to find out it remains heavily guarded.

A Rare Football Encounter Between Albania and Serbia

January 4, 2016

A day that could have sparked the country’s greatest celebration ever, ended in silence when Serbia scored 2 last-minute goals against Albania in a EURO2016 qualifier.

2015 in Review: My Top 7 Most Intense Portraits

December 29, 2015

Second in the series are some of my most intense portraits. I found these 7 photos worth some renewed attention.

2015 in Review: My Top 10 Most Stunning Pictures

December 25, 2015

This first article is about my most stunning pictures. After a tough selection I came up with the following top 10.

Is It Safe to Visit the Baalbek Ruins in Lebanon?

December 18, 2015

Under the sounds of the war raging on in and around Syria, I visited the Roman Ruins in the Hezbollah stronghold of Baalbek, Lebanon.

The End of a 100-Day Journey: My Wrap-Up

December 11, 2015

With an average daily expense of €21, I travelled to 7 countries in 3 continents. This articles gives a small look behind the scenes.

How to Avoid Getting Scammed at Egypt’s Great Pyramids

November 8, 2015

I was shocked to learn how many foreigners get scammed at Egypt’s Great Pyramids. Here is how you can outsmart the touts.

I Got Locked up inside an Ancient Egyptian Tomb

November 7, 2015

Horemheb tomb, in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt

After pretending to be a journalist, I met with Egypt’s minister of Antiquities and managed to get myself locked up inside a 3200 year-old tomb.

Albania’s City of Contrasts: Tirana is…

October 12, 2015

Tirana is a city of many faces. Learn about my 12 findings after I spent about two weeks inside Albania’s capital.

Tirana Derby: Embedding with the Ultras Guerrils of KF Partizani

October 5, 2015

While in Albania, I visited the ‘big derby’ and embedded with the most fanatic football supporters of KF Partizani: the Ultras Guerrils.

Refugees and Volunteers in the Balkans: Faces Behind the Numbers

September 15, 2015

These pictures show the struggles, desperation, boredom but also happiness and hope of those on the run for war and poverty, in search for a life of dignity and peace.

The Ultimate Checklist for a Trip around the World

August 23, 2015

Travel planning - the ultimate checklist for a trip around the world

A no-nonsense checklist for any trip around the world. This list includes everything you need to take into account!

What I Pack for My Trips around the World

July 21, 2015

A large selection of my travel gear and accessoiries layed out

Travel more, better and cheaper. These items do not take up much space at all and are always with me, wherever I go.

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I’m stepping out of the spot light! It’s bee I’m stepping out of the spot light! 

It’s been a wonderful and eventful three months of travelling around Africa and Saudi Arabia and a pleasure to share it all with you guys! But it’s time to get back to normal (working) life again, so that’s why I’m posting this from the comforts of my home in the Netherlands.

I might create some reels of my past adventures, but the pace of me using social media will drop significantly. As you might know, I don’t use Instagram that much when I’m not travelling. So the moment I will, you will be the first to know! 

Thanks all once again for following me and tagging along on my journeys around the world!

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What a great party at the 2023 Grand Prix Formula What a great party at the 2023 Grand Prix Formula One in Jeddah!

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Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 in 2023 Travelling to Saudi Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 in 2023

Travelling to Saudi Arabia all by yourself? No tour guides or sponsored trips? Totally possible! I hired a car and drove 3.000 km from Riyadh to Jeddah!

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Wealth is not measured by how much money you have. Wealth is not measured by how much money you have. Neither by how much you travelled and the experiences you gathered. It’s determined by the number of camels you own.

How many camels do you have?

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Where the road ends, is where the adventure starts Where the road ends, is where the adventure starts.

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Is it safe to travel in West and Central Africa? W Is it safe to travel in West and Central Africa? Well, after two months travelling using public transport I came a long way and made it to my final destination!

Yes, I did get malaria twice and road transport is not always the safest. But never did I encounter crime, hate, violence, etc. Just smiles and curiosity.

It’s been mostly solitary travel though. I did not meet many other like-minded people on the road. In these regions, solo travel really means solo. Eating out alone almost every day. Going on hikes all by yourself. Staying in a hospital without anyone visiting you. Always paying for a double room by yourself.

But in the end, my two months here have been full of nice and memorable encounters. The tea guy at the bus station, selling amazing ginger lemon tea. The Ghanian woman who crossed the border into Togo with me. The young boy selling ice cream for absolutely no money. The local kid who offered me water when I was totally thirsty.

Soon I will leave this continent once again, but for sure the continent will not leave me. I’ll be back!

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São Tomé and the iconic Cão Grande. I guess you São Tomé and the iconic Cão Grande. I guess you all liked this photo from my stories, so why not post it here as well?

Have you been to Sao Tome? Did you do a self drive like me, on a motor? Or by car? With a guide? Let me know how you travelled around the island so others can read and learn about the different options! 

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People of Togo ❤️ #travel #instatravel #iphon People of Togo ❤️

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