We started our trip in the old capital of Japan, Kyoto. When visiting Japan this is a place you must not skip; the ambience, the culture and the amazing sights makes Kyoto a #1 place on any itinerary. DAY #1 We started in South Higashiyama. The streets around the Kiyomizu-dera temple are absolutely mesmerizing. On…
Proud to say that I found my promotional packaging design for Punselie’s cookies in the Albert Heijn supermarket. What are Punselie’s? Syrupy cookies from Gouda. These treats are especially known among frequent KLM travelers where these cookies are part of the service. But non flyers can also enjoy these from the local supermarket here in…
When visiting Sri Lanka you’ll probably also spend some time on the beach. Luckily there are many pretty beaches to choose from. During my visit I visited a couple coastal areas and sum them up for you. == Tangalle Beach A pretty beach that isn’t too touristy, but with the rough waves and rocks it’s…
The hill country is the most beautiful part of Sri Lanka. Stunning landscapes and lovely hikes can be found in this area; so definitely a part of this country that you shouldn’t skip in your itinerary. So what are the places that you should see? Nuwara Eliya Here I’m mostly referring to the road from…
Driving in Sri Lanka, for some people only the thought sends shivers down their spine. Me on the other hand love exploring a country this way, it gives you complete freedom and the ability to stop anywhere. I rented an automatic Honda motorbike in Negombo for my 16 day stay. The price is around $10…
When first arriving in Sri Lanka it is easier to skip the capital Colombo and go straight to Negombo, this beach town is closer to the airport and an easy place to arrange everything for your trip. On the airport after the baggage claim I arranged a local SIM card with 5GB of data for…
My first real vacation since I came back from Asia. Oh and I desperately needed to be away, even if it’s only for a week. I’ve been going skiing with my family ever since I was five. With a few exceptions we always go to the same place in Austria; Ellmau, a small village that…
When going to a foreign country, you might deal with a different currency than your own. Using an unknown currency can be both scary and exciting; you have to get used to this new value and figure out what you can buy with it. XE Currency is a great app for your smartphone where you…
Coming home from an amazing trip, you maybe want to have all your memories bundled together in one photo album. To do this I had to make a selection out of the 4000 pictures I made during my travels. It can be helpful to already make a pre selection during your travels, but at the…
In the weekend of 29-31 August 2014 I drove my car to the picturesque Veldhoven where I visited one of the largest anime conventions in the Netherlands; Abunai. It’s been over 1,5 year since my last visit to an anime convention and I’m glad I did. The best thing about these conventions is seeing familiar…
