10 reasons why you should work during your travels
One of the most popular things in travel these days is entering a country on a Working Holiday Visa. It allows you to earn some money while temporarily putting your travels on pause. That way, you don’t have to fly back home when money is running low. It’s perfect! But besides the extra travel cash, […]
The complete guide for buying a backpacker car in New Zealand
I love exploring a country by car. For me, nothing beats the experience and flexibility it gives you. New Zealand is the perfect place for this, with lots of (freedom) campings around the country where you can sleep in your car or in a tent. Because of that, it’s common for backpackers to buy and […]
Curacao highlights: top 10 things to do and see
White sand beaches, clear blue water… those were the things that always came to mind when thinking of Curaçao. Although the beaches definitely did not disappoint, Curaçao proved to be so much more diverse than I could’ve ever imagined. From colorful cities and great cuisine to incredible hiking and spotting wildlife; this small island really […]
Curacao adventures: hiking Mount Christoffel
Based on my previous Curaçao blog posts, you may think that all I did on the island was to find the best beaches and places to eat and drink. And while that for sure describes most of my week, we were active, too! One thing I really loved doing on Curaçao was hiking Mount Christoffel. […]
Where to eat and drink on Curacao
During our week-long stay on Curaçao, I feel like I’ve seen at least as many cafes and restaurants as I have beaches. Normally during my travels (read: when on a backpacker budget), I try to make most of what I eat myself. In a lot of countries, doing so can save you a lot of […]
My favorite beaches on Curacao
Although temporarily being home for the holidays is great, I am definitely not loving the winter cold. So, upon finding out we’d be going on a trip to Curaçao, I was incredibly excited about a week of soaking up the sun on gorgeous white sand beaches. And the island did not disappoint! Today, I’m sharing […]
How to spend a day in Willemstad
During our trip to Curaçao, we spent one day exploring the island’s capital, Willemstad. Honestly, if it wasn’t for all of the gorgeous beaches calling me, I could’ve easily spent even more time there. The city is really diverse, the locals are friendly and there’s an overall great atmosphere. Visiting this place is definitely a […]
What you need to know before camping in Hawaii
If you ask me, there’s something special about camping during your travels. Finding a good spot for the night, cooking dinner on a simple gas stove and sitting in your camping chairs as the sun goes down. My camping trip in Hawaii didn’t go exactly as planned, however. Because of those experiences, today I’m sharing […]
3 days in Oahu: the ultimate highlights itinerary
Oahu is a popular tourist destination and the island that often comes to mind most easily when thinking about Hawaii. However, during my trip to Hawaii, I really wanted to visit several islands in the limited amount of time I had. So, I chose to stay in Oahu for only 3 days. Still, I wanted […]
