Who is Esther?
A passionate and lively woman who has a love for life. I’m always looking ahead to what my next dream or fulfillment will be.
Favorite place on Earth?
Amsterdam! Although I’m passionate about experiencing different places and cultures, I always love coming home. Amsterdam is a small town with a big city ego. The place is vibrant, especially during summer where I spend my days on the canals, drinking prosecco in the park with friends, or riding my bicycle.
Are you a full-time traveller?
No, I’m an experienced visual designer based in Amsterdam. I don’t work freelance but I have the privilege to work for various renowned organizations where I create online and offline marketing and communication assets.
I have been lucky to be able to go on multiple long-term solo trips. But most years I use all my PTO days to travel.
Why this blog iamtravelgirl?
I started this blog in 2014 when I went on my first solo backpacking trip through Southeast Asia for 6 months. To get around, I had to scour through multiple websites for useful information about transportation, visas, sim-cards, atms and more. I wanted to provide clear and interesting information for future travelers.
Other interests?
I have a crazy mix of hobbies that aligns with my broad interests. I love travel and photography of course, but I also drive a motorcycle, know about electronics and I’m very much into finances. I’m fit but also enormously lazy.
TRAVEL STATISTICS
- Most vivid city: Hong Kong
- Best beach experience: Thailand
- Favorite country: Japan
- Yolo: skydiving in Texel
- Home: Amsterdam
EXPERIENCE
Although travel is a big passion, during office hours I’m a visual designer. With a background in Communication & Multimedia Design I have a strong focus on web based activities and marketing visuals.
WHAT I DO?
Traveller
Travelling around the world has always been a passion but received its extra spark in 2013 when I decided to backpack throughout South East Asia. The travel bug hasn’t stopped since. I’m a fan of both city trips within Europe as long distance destinations.
Photographer
In 2001 I learned the basics of (analogue) photography during a high school year in the United States. In 2007 I picked up the digital SLR again and haven’t stopped since. My love for photography mostly contains of portraits and landscapes.
Online specialist
During office hours I’m a visual designer. With a Bachelor degree in Communication & Multimedia Design my focus is on web design, marketing and user experience. I made this website by myself. Need a website? Send me a message.
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