From the archive
Stories, films and things I learned along the way. Originally published between 2017 and 2025.
Daily notes · From the archive
Sesaot Village: Undiscovered beauty of Lombok
Lombok is the ideal place if you're looking for eco-tourism in Indonesia. Locals on the island showed me some of the projects they are working on. The eco projects are set up by locals and their goal is to empower the locals to create a better place for themselves.
Escaping the winter wonderland
In this travel vlog I fly to Indonesia because I really hate cold temperatures. Being born in Thailand, temperatures below 0 degrees and snowy streets are just not my cup of tea. That's why I try to travel during winter, escaping the Netherlands and get back sunny Lombok in return.
How I book cheap tickets in Asia
YouTube is full of people who travel in fancy first class seats and enjoy all first class benefits. Well...for most people and amateur travelers like me, this isn't reality at all. Yes, I'm broke, so I need to find the cheapest tickets as possible.
Why I hate to celebrate my birthday
When I'm getting older, I increasingly dislike celebrating my birthday.
Adventures with my new Laotian friend
This video is about a guy who has two kids. The oldest is a girl, and the youngest is a boy. He has a loving wife.
Best place to stay in Savannakhet, Laos
I've added the link to the booking.com page for Savan Cafe to the description so you can save a lot of time. Also, if you book through this link you will help out a fellow traveler (me) with a small commission without any extra costs. http://www.booking.com/hotel/la/savan-cafe-39.html?aid=1300577&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1&room1=A *Note: I've not been paid to make this video. Though, if you want me to make a video for you, please send me a dm.
They made me eat bugs in Laos
This is what you get when you unexpectedly go to Laos and meet some locals: you eat BUGS! I was very unsure what I could expect in Savannakhet, Laos. Because I didn't really prepare for my VISA RUN trip, I only got one pair of extra clothes.
A trip to Laos to get a Thai VISA
This is my first experience of a VISA run from Thailand to Laos. In Thailand you cross the border from Mukdahan, to go over the Second Thai-Lao friendship bridge where you arrive in Savannakhet. This process involves a lot of stamps, photocopies, cash moneys en patience.
Note to self: perfection kills progress
Perfection is something that doesn't exist. But it's something many creative minds are striving for. But for what?
How I got my VISA for Vietnam
Are you traveling to Vietnam? In many Asian countries, you can easily get a visa stamp on arrival. In Vietnam, you will need a tourist visa on arrival.
I tried to paint a ceiling (fail)
Someday in the far future, I want to have my own hotel. Maybe not as fancy as a hotel. But some spaces in unique locations which I can sublet: serviced and furnished.
Having too high expectations when traveling
I always have too high expectations of things. Especially when I travel. And often times, luck is on my side.