Welcome!

Actually it's my parents who infected me with the travel bug, although I think nowadays they're maybe a little less happy about that ;) They took me on my first 'big' travels outside Europe. I was about 15 when we went to Thailand. I still remember writing down some useful Thai phrases in my very first travel notebook :)

A few trips & years later, it was back to Asia, this time: China! A journey that fueled the love for Asia even more... Back home I took up studies in Eastern languages and cultures and was lucky to be able to return to the land of stinky tofu. I still have vivid memories of my time in Shanghai, a most unforgettable year!

Well, all other patients 'suffering' from this 'virus' know there's only one cure! Sooner rather than later it starts biting again! I was toying with the idea of going traveling for a longer time and things started to get really exciting when I found out Sander was also up for this crazy idea!

I've always had a knack for all things internet so I started my first job as web developer. As soon as the first real smartphones started to appear I shifted focus and began developing mobile apps. After several years of working as an employee, destiny forced me to pursue my longtime dream of starting as a freelance developer.

Technology has always been a constant in my life but over the years I've also spent quite some time juggling, playing piano, running and lindy hop dancing.

One thing I came to realize is that I love change. I like to dive into something new, go for it and feed my interest as long until something else comes along.

I guess that's also partially the reason why I like traveling so much. Experiencing the new, the different, the strange, the beauty and the ugly. For years I've been silently dreaming of traveling long and far away but it's not as easy (at least for me) to start doing like another hobby.

This blog represents my journey towards the goal of seeing as much of this world as possible.