Why is it that the Mekong River fills my body with warmth? The river continues to feed my soul with joy and my mind with memories that seem to last a lifetime. The Mekong is long and wide and I have not traveled all of it, yet… But it has become part of my life. It …
Iceland has been a longlife dream for me. It’s always felt like the edge of the world because I lived in Southeast for a long time. Being in Europe opened the door for me to explore destinations like Iceland. Without hesitation I walked right through that door only to find out that Iceland is the …
The destination of my travels is usually an impulsive decision. I read about something, I hear about something, I research that something, and my heart tells me to choose for that destination. Then the mind follows. I can’t rally recall how many different places I have been to without really having considered it prior. Even …
Indonesia to me is one of the most amazing places on earth. I have not been everywhere, but Indonesia comes close to everything Indonesia to me is one of the most amazing places on earth. I have not been everywhere on this planet, but Indonesia comes close to everything I would be searching for. It …
Strolling around major Asian cities is one of the things I truly like. Especially in combination with some great beats coming from my headphones. I love taking in the activities on the streets, the architecture and the energy. Taipei is one of those cities where you can truly wander around for hours and see the …
There is always something going on in Cambodia. Mostly in a good way… You just have to appreciate the creativeness you see on the street. Anything goes to make sure food is on the table tonight. Living in the capital city is never boring. There is so much buzz around, it is hard to ignore …
Early February 2002, I am at an airport. I get into an airplane. I arrive in Hong Kong. I need to get on a boat to Macau. I meet a person I never met before who brings me to an apartment on the 11th floor in the heart of the old district in Macau. I …
Myanmar is to many an enigma. It is also one of the last frontiers in Southeast Asia I have had the pleasure to visit. Myanmar is everything and more for me. Venturing off the beaten path in Myanmar takes on a whole new meaning. And I tell you why. When you reach the Inle Lake, …
As a Dutch citizen with Javanese (Indonesian) roots, visiting Java has been one of the highlights of my life. To get to know distant relatives, see the way they make a living and what brings them joy on a daily basis meant the world to me. It taught me eventually that you don’t need much …
