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May 17, 2016

Vivian Chiona: The lessons I learned in Bali

For me, traveling is always inspiring. It teaches you how to be open to differences. You also learn so much about other cultures and, of course, about yourself. Here is a guest post from Vivian Chiona, psychologist and founder of Expat Nest, where she helps expats with the challenges and struggles of a mobile life. In 2014, Vivian took a solo trip to Bali and felt totally inspired. Here she writes about the two most moving insights she had there: “In the summer of 2014, I went on a solo voyage to Bali. The trip was challenging, but it was…

May 06, 2016

A lazy day in Bruges

I was dreaming about visiting Bruges ever since I first watched ‘In Bruges’, a great dark comedy starring Collin Farrel, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes. And it finally happened, last weekend I went on a day trip to this cute and charming Belgian town. I was very busy lately with starting my own business, doing a lot of museum guiding and working late most of the days, so I needed one day for myself. That’s why I took it really slow and was mostly enjoying beautiful medieval architecture and, of course, Belgian cuisine (and beers). So here is how I…

Mar 13, 2016

Travel beauty tips

Long flights, overnight trains and the whole days spent on foot are not so flattering to your appearance. That’s why I made a list of some beauty products I can’t travel without that will help you look decent on all those photos you will take. So, let’s start with the face. # – Face cream Our skin needs more care while traveling than usual, and it is especially true when it comes to your face. What we often forget is that while traveling, you are spending a lot of time outside, so you are also exposed a lot to the…

Jan 17, 2016

How I decided to take # 12 nature trips challenge

We are living in a busy world. It’s not something new. Most of us are working 40+ hours per week, mostly sitting by the computer and are dealing with stressful situations on a daily basis. It’s how it is. That’s why most of us also have our own ‘escapes’ from the reality in a calmer world of our own. For me that’s traveling. By packing your suitcase all of your problems are staying at home and you are going to recharge your batteries on your weekend brake. But, what I was thinking about lately, was, is it traveling to a…

Nov 15, 2015

Sinterklaas celebration in Amsterdam

Sinterklaas on a white horse in Amsterdam

One of the biggest parades in the Netherlands is arrival of the Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas). It took place in the middle of November (first weekend after the 11th of November) and is among the favorite events for Dutch kids. It also marks the beginning of winter holidays, so the streets gets its holiday lights and Christmas spirit. Dutch tradition say that on this day Sinterklaas arrives by steamboat from the Spain to the Netherlands. The biggest event is organized in Amsterdam where he arrives on the boat sailing down the Amstel River all the way to Maritime Museum. At that…

Nov 05, 2015

Should I stop traveling when I will have a baby?

When I was pregnant, a lot of people were telling me that I should use my time wisely, because once baby arrives everything will change! EVERYTHING!!! Luckily, when our little boy was born I realized that I’m still, more or less, the same person as I was, that I still love to travel and that all that frightening stories are completely wrong. Somehow, everybody forgot to tell you that you are getting totally funny new member of your family and that you will enjoy spending every minute of your time together. And this of course includes TRAVELING! So, here is…

Nov 01, 2015

Eurostar – Traveling to UK with a train

Follow my blog with Bloglovin A few days ago I was traveling from Amsterdam to London – with a train! Eurotunnel, considered one of the seven wonders of modern World, was on my ‘Traveling wish list’ for a long time. From Amsterdam to Brussels I was traveling with regular NS International train. This part of the journey took around 2,5 hours. On its way train is passing through Den Haag, Rotterdam and Antwerp. At Brussels Midi station you should transfer to Eurostar train. Board control is similar to one at airport, so be sure that you have your passport with…

Sep 09, 2015

Museumplein – Amsterdam’s true art center

Nijntje sculptures at Museumplein in Amsterdam

A true center of Amsterdam for art lovers is Museumplein, where three biggest city museums are located. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum are the most visited ones in The Netherlands and are home of some of the most famous Dutch art masterpieces. It is also one of a few large grassy areas in Amsterdam, so it’s a very popular place for the afternoon picnics, sunbathing and mingling.

Sep 04, 2015

Expat stories: Nahla’s Analogie

Travelling can inspire you in many ways, especially if you were moving and travelling since you were a kid. Started her expat life at a young age, Nahla El-Gizawy truly is a global nomad. And she uses it in the best possible way – by making art of it. Founder of Analogie Jewelry, Nahla is looking for inspiration for her collections all around the world, in nature, under the sea or in a great diversity of world cultures. Being a global nomad, my personality, values and skills are of a quite diverse mix. I have been travelling my whole life…

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