BLOGS

The Mighty Mekong
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

Immerse in Iceland
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

Finding Peace in Prague
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

Freedom in Flores
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

Lost in Taipei
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

The Motorcycle Diaries
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.

In the beginning…
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

Cycling around the Inle Lake
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

Bound for Bromo
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,