It’s been two weeks since I left Namibia. I spent about three weeks there and, just like before, I did not want to leave. But, I had to. Because I was going to …
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Two weeks in South America
I just came back from my first time in South America! The 5-year programme I am working on is being implemented in Asia and Latin America. We had the Asia workshop in Thailand …
Wandergreed
Eight years ago, I went on my first backpacking trip through seven Southern African countries in six weeks. I particularly loved Botswana and Malawi. People told me that if I love Botswana, I would …
Test riding: to Zeeland and beyond (and lessons learned)…
This weekend, I had the pleasure to go on my first bike tour weekend! Since I only had three days off, I decided not to go too far away: Zeeland. My friend Lisa, …
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The worst and best flights of 30+ years of plane travelling
Being born in the Netherlands to parents from Hong Kong meant that I travelled in planes since I was a little baby. I really hope for my fellow passengers that I wasn’t one …
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Holidays and animal welfare
Where is the link, you may think? Well, there are several. Holidays bring with them an influx of abandoned pets. They are left at the shelter as they can’t find someone to look …
The traveller’s guide to dealing with street children
It’s International Street Children’s Day today. The situation of children and young people living and working on the street is horrendous. As a traveller, you often see street children or other vulnerable children, especially in poorer and …
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