Being a Traveler
Overview of Articles That Show What It’s Like to Be a Traveler
A wide range of articles, including some very personal ones about what being a traveler means to me.
“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you.” – Anthony Bourdain
9 Years of Constant Travel: My Tips And Tricks
I am celebrating today. Exactly 9 years ago today I moved to the Caribbean island of St Maarten. And although I had lived abroad before, this time it was different. This move...
12 Countries Worth Visiting – My Year in Review
I traveled to 12 countries last year. And if you are looking for travel inspiration, I’ll explain in this article why these are 12 countries worth visiting. To some 12...
Dengue Fever in Bali – How I Ended Up in an Indonesian Hospital
Yes, unfortunately, I ended up with dengue fever in Bali, Indonesia. I have been traveling for 14 years now. Sometimes I enjoy comfortable stays in developed countries but, more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What is the Difference Between Vacation and Travel?
There is a big difference between traveling and going on vacation. Travel vs Vacation According to Wikipedia, a vacation, or holiday, is a leave of absence from a regular...
Why You Should Always Get a Window Seat and Enjoy the View!
Window or Aisle Seat? According to some sources, whether you prefer a window or an aisle seat says a lot about your personality… But, this article is not about the...
What Makes a Real Traveler?
“We travel not just to travel and marvel at people, places, things. That’s not just it. That was never just it for us. We travel to learn, to experience, and to feel...