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Travelling is more than just going abroad to see new things. It's a lifestyle...

Counting Countries like a Pro with This Awesome Excel Spreadsheet

March 3, 2022

Counting countries globe

Curious to know how many countries you visited, yet confused by all the different definitions used? Use this Excel tool to find the definite answer!

5 Travel Examples of Being at the Right Place at the Wrong Time

December 3, 2016

Running into border issues or missing out on a country’s most beautiful attraction. Some prime examples of things that cannot always be planned the way you want it.

10 Reasons Why I Shouldn’t be Alive

March 5, 2016

Bolivia's Death Road

I travelled to countless troubled regions and ‘unsafe’ countries. Yet some of my escapes from death might come to you as a surprise.

Why I Love to Travel with Others

May 1, 2015

Driving with friends through the desert surrounding the oasis town of Huacachina, Peru.

I came up with 12 reasons why I love to travel with others. Could you guess which ones they are?

10 Places I Wish I Had Stayed at Much Longer

April 8, 2015

Huachina, an oasis town near the city of Ica in Peru

As soon as I packed my bags, I already regretted leaving. These are 10 amazing places I wish I had stayed at much longer!

Why I Love to Travel Alone

February 21, 2015

I spent 31 hours on this train, an awesome time during which I could rest and reflect on my current trip

Following my dreams, infinite freedom and positive energy. These are only few reasons why I love to travel alone. Read all of them here.

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Two weeks independently exploring Namibia with my Two weeks independently exploring Namibia with my gf! Incredible highlights each day, with scenes changing as you drive. We hired an incredible car, did some amazing camping and saw a lot of wild animals as well.

Have you been? Is it on your list?

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Travelling in Namibia, where each day brings anoth Travelling in Namibia, where each day brings another highlight. This picture is from the sun downer in Spitzkoppe, spending the night in a basic camp. Remote, offline and in sync with nature. Great experience!
Country #112 Namibia. And what a highlight it is! Country #112 Namibia. And what a highlight it is! Stunning landscapes, world class!

And yes I know I’ve been very quiet on the gram, but I didn’t stop travelling. The only thing that changed is that I got the best companion from now on! ❤️
Mezcal adventures in Mexico 🇲🇽. Have you ever tri Mezcal adventures in Mexico 🇲🇽.

Have you ever tried Mezcal? Same like tequila, rakija or whiskey, but different. It’s made from these agave plants, some of which can easily weigh over 100kg each! 

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Exploring the Azores islands. Located 1,400km west Exploring the Azores islands. Located 1,400km west of mainland Portugal, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, this place has amazing nature and sites to visit.

Here is me overlooking the Lagoa Azul from the rooftop of an abandoned hotel, arguably one of the best views in the entire Azores.

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The Kuwait Towers, finally seeing these with my ow The Kuwait Towers, finally seeing these with my own eyes! 

I spent three days in Kuwait, it was a great experience with great people. Check out my story archive to learn more about all my highlights!

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Africa is one of my favourite continents, I travel Africa is one of my favourite continents, I travelled to almost half of its countries so far and I’d love to visit them all one day. 

This makes it even more special to be standing on this unique spot, at the most southern tip of this enormous land mass. It’s where the Indian meets the Atlantic ocean. Other than that however, there is really not much to do in this desolate landscape.

At the end of the 15th century, early Portuguese explorers named this tip ‘Cabo das Agulhas’ which means ‘Cape of Needles’. This is because of the fact that the compass needles show no deviation between true north and magnetic north. It is also referred to as the ship’s graveyard. 

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