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2015 in travels

It’s the end of 2015 so naturally it is time to reflect on the past year, and for me that is reflecting on a past year in travels. This year has unexpectedly been a good travel year for me. I never would have guessed I would have done and experienced this much in the past…

30 December 2015Leave a commentPreparation, Travel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman

My first experience with Snappcar

Although I’m inseparable from my car, the downside of living in Amsterdam is that you only get one parking permit per household. When the moment comes that you both need a car, you start looking at options. I’m excited to share my first experience with Snappcar. What is Snappcar? What Airbnb is for houses, Snappcar…

23 November 2015Leave a commentTravel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman

What others are not telling you about traveling by yourself

Are you thinking about going on a holiday or maybe backpacking for a longer period of time but hesitant about doing this on your own? Don’t worry, many travelers share the same worries but decide to make this trip anyway. When announcing that you’re going traveling by yourself, you might receive or expect a few…

17 November 2015Leave a commentTravel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman

7 Photography tips to amaze all your friends

Do you always see those beautiful travel photos but you come back with so-so results? Here are a few tips to get all your friends, family, coworkers and Facebook friends envious of your latest trip 😉 1. Take your time It takes time to get that perfect shot. You maybe have to wait a bit before those…

10 November 2015Leave a commentTravel photography, Travel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman

What to do and not to do with foreign currency

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…

8 September 2014Leave a commentPreparation, Travel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman

Creating a photo album

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…

4 September 2014Leave a commentTravel photographyBy Esther Ruiterman

Which camera should I bring on my holiday?

You’re going on holiday and you want to come back with astonishing pictures to make your friends and family super jealous? What camera should you bring when that point and shoot just doesn’t do the trick anymore? Before deciding which kick-ass camera you want to draw your wallet for, you first have to get your…

15 August 2014Leave a commentTravel photography, Travel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman

6 free travel apps you can’t go without

It’s settled, you’re going on holiday! Now what to do? You probably made some basic planning where you want to go and how you will get there. All good, but not everything can be planned. Make sure you have these 6 apps installed before you arrive. They sure were a life saver for me. Booking.com …

23 July 2014Leave a commentPreparation, Travel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman

Coming home

One of the best things of leaving for a couple of months is coming home. The moment you see your loved ones again and they tell you how much they have missed you. You get smothered in love, people want to know all about your trip and everyone wants to treat you to your favorite…

27 June 20142 CommentsPreparation, Travel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman

The good and the bad

Ever had the urge of being famous? Spend some time in SouthEast Asia and you get weary rather quickly of the attention you might be yearning for. There’s always someone wanting something from you; this can be tuk tuk drivers, beggars or even children selling post cards. But what upset me most is children trying…

22 March 2014Leave a commentPreparation, Travel TipsBy Esther Ruiterman
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