Flying a Microlight in Mexico (Rosarito, Baja California)
Traveling expands your horizon, in many ways. And often you’ll end up doing something cool, or crazy, such as that time I ended up parasailing behind an old car in India or in this case …
Sanne Wesselman
If Only I Had Listened to my Mother… And How Traveling Broadens the Mind
I just came back from a short trip to Mexico. And although I’ve done much more intense traveling than a few days in Mexico, this trip showed me once again how traveling broadens the mind. …
Living With The Mormons… A Unique Experience
The Mormons, a cult whose members wear magic underwear and prepare for the end of the world while practicing polygamy. That’s the Mormons, right? Not really. That’s more the stereotype many people all over the …
How to Find a Job Abroad & Make It Work
Finding a job abroad is something I have gotten surprisingly good at over the years. I have had jobs in 11 different countries. Some of these jobs were short-term summer jobs (and mainly an excuse …
Sailing From St. Maarten to The British Virgin Islands
I first wrote this article while crewing on my first yacht delivery, saling from St Maarten to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). With practically zero sailing experience. I’ve since bought a catamaran and sailed the …
40 Fun Facts About Japan
In this article, I want to share some interesting facts about the Japanese and facts about Japan. Japan, with a population of roughly 123 million, is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with high-rise-filled …
Living in St. Maarten – Interview With an Expat
Moving to and living in St. Maarten… What is it like? This interview is part of the Ask an Expat series. In this series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their …
24 Hours in Rome, Italy: What to See & Do
I had the pleasure of spending the rainy months of January and February living in Rome so I know the city reasonably well. And even though it rained a lot and was quite a bit …
Characteristics of an Expat
What Is an Expat? According to the Cambridge dictionary, an expat, which is short for expatriate, is ‘someone who does not live in their own country‘. Wikipedia adds some more detail to that: “In common …
Traveling For Life: What It’s Really Like to Move Country All the Time
A few years ago it seemed ‘Lifestyle Traveler‘ was the label they attached to me. But more recently that has shifted to ‘Digital Nomad‘. Not that my life has changed much, it’s just that more …
How I Moved to St Maarten During a Hurricane
From the Netherlands I was supposed to fly to the island of St Maarten, in the Caribbean. I flew to Paris and from Paris my next flight took me to St Maarten. Or well, it left …
Leiden, the Netherlands, in Pictures
About Leiden, the Netherlands Leiden is an attractive medium-sized city with a beautiful, large historic center. Leiden is my hometown, the city where I was born and educated and yet never really appreciated until after I …
6 Reasons Why Moving Abroad is Such a Valuable Experience
Moving Abroad, Starting a New Life in a New Country… Have you ever thought about it? I’ve moved abroad several times and lived in a wide range of countries. From the Maldives to Greece and …
Is It Holland or the Netherlands? This Funny Video Explains It All
Holland vs Netherlands – The 2 Names Explained “Are you from Holland or the Netherlands?” I have been asked that question so many times while traveling. And I have to admit, I can’t blame people …
Zeeland, the Netherlands, in Pictures
Zeeland, One of The Netherlands’ 12 Provinces This part of the country is often overlooked by travelers, located too far from Amsterdam and without any of the major ‘must visit’ cities. But Zeeland is actually …
Being a Tourist in My Own Country: Traveling Through Holland
A cup of coffee in one hand, cellphone in the other with the special ‘Dutch public transport app’ installed… I’m being a ‘domestic tourist’ today: I’m traveling in my own country. From the crowded Randstad …
Is The Hague Worth Visiting? – The Netherlands’ Third Largest City
Visiting The Hague: worth it or not? The Hague, or Den Haag in Dutch, is the city in which I recently bought my home but a city I never really explored before… I travel, I live …
What it Feels Like Leaving a Country You Once Called Home
Leaving a country and returning home after living abroad isn’t easy… I have lived and worked in over 10 countries and will probably add a few more to that list in the years to come. …
Paradores in Spain: What They Are and Wy I Recommend Them
What is a Parador? And what makes these Paradores in Spain unique? I have lived in several places in Spain and I’ve been able to see a large part of this diverse country, try out …
10 Signs You Have Been Bitten by the Travel Bug
Have You Been Bitten By the Travel Bug? The famous travel quote by Michael Palin says: “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote. And I know that I shall be happily …
Why Date a Girl Who Travels?
Is it that difficult to date a girl who travels? Occasionally I meet people, almost always women for some reason, who ask me how I plan to ever find a guy with my lifestyle. The …
Mallorca, Spain: Tourist Trap or Beautiful Island?
Is Mallorca Worth Visiting? Mallorca has a bad reputation. It is seen as a cheap holiday destination; a party island overrun by young tourists wanting to get drunk every night. And ok, I have to …
What to Do in Soller, Mallorca (Spain) – Tips From an Expat
In this article, I want to share with you my tips for where to stay, where to eat & drink, and what to do in Soller. I moved to Soller for a job at a …
Five Types of Expats You Will Meet Abroad
I love meeting expatriates, or expats, for their interesting and unique stories. They all moved abroad for a reason: whether to explore the world, further their career or to escape from something… There is always a …
When Moving Abroad Things Often Don’t Turn Out as Expected…
Struggles When Moving Abroad I’ve lost track of the number of jobs I’ve quit during all my travels. Is it me or is it all these weird business owners I have met over the years?? …
What is Ecotourism?
In simple words: Ecotourism is about responsible travel. Ecotourism as a travel concept started to pop up in the late 1980s. Since then, sustainability has become a hot topic. And that, in turn, made ecotourism …
Why Moving to a New Place Alone Is a Great Experience
Moving to a new place can really do so much for you. I’m quite a shy person. I really am, but I’m sure most people who know me would disagree with me on this nowadays. …
What is the Difference Between Vacation and Travel?
Let’s be honest, whether you’re on a vacation or traveling, you’re still taking a break from your everyday life, and both are fantastic in their own ways. But, there’s a significant difference between vacation and …
Ups and Downs of Starting a Business in Spain as a Foreigner
Starting a business in Spain isn’t easy. And that’s why, ever since I first moved to Spain 15+ years ago, I’ve seen many foreign entrepreneurs come and go… In any country setting up your own …
How to Drop Everything And Start Over: The Expat Story
Thinking about dropping everything and moving? Wondering how to leave everything behind and move to a new country? It might feel daunting, but trust me, it can be one of the most rewarding experiences of …
Why You Should Always Get a Window Seat and Enjoy the View!
Window or Aisle Seat? If you’d ask me, 1A would be my preferred seat on any plane. Because yes, A is always a window seat and ok, row one is generally first or business class, …
Living in Moraira, Spain – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Moraira on Spain’s Costa Blanca? Everyone’s experiences will be different and that’s why I not only want to share my own stories and experiences but …
Moraira, Costa Blanca – What to Do, Where to Eat & Where to Stay
If you’re planning a visit to Moraira, Spain, and looking for things to do in Moraira, along with recommendations on the best restaurants and places to stay, this article is for you. Moraira, a small …
Hiking on the Costa Blanca, Spain (& the Cala los Tiestos Hike)
I have to admit, I’d already lived in Moraira, on the Costa Blanca, for several years before I finally realized how many nice hikes there are around here. Maybe at first I was more focused …
Typical Spanish Breakfast: Tostada con Tomate – Recipe Included
It’s funny really that in many coastal towns in Spain it seems easier to find a place serving a full English breakfast than a bar offering you a simple Spanish breakfast… Because yes, what you have …
What Makes Someone a Real Traveler?
I think the term “real traveler” is very subjective. It’s one of those things that means something different to each of us. But I have shared an article before about the difference between vacation and …