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
When people ask me what makes the UK worth visiting, I always say the same thing: it has a charm that sneaks up on you. Sometimes it’s dramatic, like watching the sun break through the …
Meeting people, whether locals or other travelers, to share experiences and stories can be one of the most enjoyable parts of traveling. But how do you meet people while traveling? Whether you’re planning a vacation …
If you are planning a solo trip for the first time, this post will help you make it enjoyable, worry-free, and absolutely unforgettable. Barring a few exceptions, I have been traveling solo for as long …
What is the best gift for a digital nomad? It can be hard to find the right present for a digital nomad, I know. Should it be electronics, or something that will bring them the …
What does a life of constant travel look like? I am celebrating today. Exactly 9 years ago I moved to the Caribbean island of St Maarten. And although I had lived abroad before, this time …
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 countries in a year might …
Yes, unfortunately, I ended up with dengue fever in Bali, Indonesia. I have been traveling for 18 years now and I’ve found myself in some very remote parts of the world where a sensible traveler …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Hello! Welcome to My Website SpendLifeTraveling.com My name is Sanne, I’m from the Netherlands but I have spent most of my adult life living, working and traveling all over the world. Also check out: This …