I travel solo, but I’m hardly ever alone
People often wonder how I can travel alone. Don’t you feel lonely? They ask. Don’t you need somebody to share the experience with? Others ask. …
When couchsurfing is more than surfing a couch
I have been using couchsurfing since 2008, so it’s been 10 years now. But I have probably had the best experiences over the two years. …
Why do I enjoy travelling by train so much?
I have a thing for trains. I’m a train traveller. I love it. I’m writing this article while being on a train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. …
RTW trip: The first two months of couchsurfing
I signed up for CS (couchsurfing) back in 2007 when I went on my first big trip to Western Europe. I used it on and off for both hosting and surfing (i.e. being hosted) but I have been the most active over the last year, since August 2016. …
My round the world trip backpack
One of the most frequent questions that people asked me before I left was what I was going to pack. About two years ago I decided to start travelling light. What does it mean? …
A round the world trip? Yes, please.
I don’t even know when the idea of going around the world occurred to me, or how long it’s been my dream for. But I vividly remember when I decided and started telling people that in the summer 2017 I would make it happen. It was last July. …
How it all started
When did I become so passionate about travelling?
I think it all started back in 2007 when I made a decision to go and study for a semester in the Netherlands. …
Welcome to my world!
The world of travel, the world of amazing experiences, the world where dreams come true.
I am a keen traveller, a dream follower, a lifelong dreamer, a language enthousiast and an avid reader. …