What was yesterday already seems like a quite some time ago. I was hugged goodbye at Amsterdam Airport by my boyfriend, dad, sister and my best friend. After I went through customs I did one last wave and it was off towards the gate. Had a first relaxing flight with a 3 hour stopover at…
Actually my bag already has been packed about 2 weeks ago, but a final check is always good. To keep things organized I used these mesh pouches in different sizes. This way I can access my stuff easily without having to dismantle my whole bag. I have separate pouches for my shirts, skirts/pants, underwear, toiletries,…
It’s the last day of 2013. It’s time to close of the old and make way for the new. What has 2013 done for me? Visited new and familiar places: skiing in Ellmau and made city trips to Prague, Lisbon and Berlin. Decided to go backpacking in Asia. My 5 year anniversary with Seb. Making…
No, I’m not sick. I’m just preparing my med-kit. Apparently I need a whole bunch of pills and tubes when I want to travel. What have I gotten myself into? I guess you can better be prepared for the worst. So, what’s in the med-kit you say? A huge load of malaria pills. I’m actually…
Exactly one month from today I’m on a plane towards Bangkok. My original plan was to go to Asia for 4.5 months but I’m extending my stay to an undefined period of time; my guess is about 6 or 7 months. Now I have the time to include Indonesia and China as part of my…
I guess I will be missed. Got this cute message from my 11 year old niece. Bibi: When you go to Australia and I break my leg, will you come back?? Me: I’m not going to Australia Bibi: Really? Yes !! Did you change your mind? Yayy, you’ll stay in the Netherlands YESSS!!! Me: I’m…
What do you remember 10 years from now? The trip you made or the job you kept?
Having vacation days to spare and wanting to go somewhere before my big trip resulted in visiting Berlin for a few days. I had absolutely no idea what to expect from this city. In my mind it was a grey bloomy city. But Berlin surprised me with its unique modern architecture and small courtyards; I…
Got my first 3 shots of vaccinations. I was a bit nervous (also thanks to my colleagues) and due to the fact that I almost fainted the last time I had a needle in me. This time I decided to be smart and look away. After the first one I thought; mmh, this isn’t so…
Last Monday my American sister Colleen finally came to Europe for the first time and brought her friend Maia. They had less than 2 days to explore Amsterdam and it was up to me to be the designated tour guide. We started at the Albert Cuyp market to the Heineken Experience, got the best apple…