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
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 …
Read morePlanning a Solo Trip: Practical Tips for Traveling Alone
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 today I moved to the Caribbean island of St Maarten. And although I had lived abroad before, this …
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 14 years now. Sometimes I enjoy comfortable stays in developed countries but, more frequently, I find myself in parts …
Read moreDengue Fever in Bali – How I Ended Up in an Indonesian Hospital
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. …
Read moreIf Only I Had Listened to my Mother… And 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 …
Read moreTraveling For Life: What It’s Really Like to Move Country All The Time
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 …
Travel and vacation are both great things. But, 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 …
Read moreWhat is the Difference Between Vacation and Travel?
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 psychology behind your favorite seat. …
Read moreWhy You Should Always Get a Window Seat and Enjoy the View!
I think the term “real traveler” is very subjective. But I have shared an article before about the difference between vacation and travel, and I think that also explains the difference between a tourist 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 …
