A little bit of background on the writers

We are Frank & Dagmar

We are originally from the Netherlands, have been together for years, and are passionate about travel & photography. The last 5 years we have been living our lives in different corners of the world.

how it started

We’d both travelled before, and lived abroad during exchange semesters and internships. We knew there was more out there, and we wanted to explore it. In September 2021, as the summer was ending, we decided to leave before the cold set in. We quit our regular jobs, packed the car, and left the country with no return date.

what we believe

We’re curious by nature, and fascinated by other people and the way they live. Travelling has let us see how everyday life works somewhere else, taught us things about ourselves, and pulled us out of our routine more than once. You don’t need to see every famous sight to get to know a place. We think it’s better to take your time, stay a little bit longer if you can, and treat the places you visit with respect.

what we love

New places and everything that comes with them: the smells, the sounds, the way sunlight hits the streets, the food, the different habits, all of it. Our curiosity about new places is our biggest drive for traveling. We prefer warmer climates over colder ones, although we try not to always let that guide us. And we love spending time outdoors, whether that’s on a beach or halfway up a mountain. Ask us to choose between the two and we’ll just change the subject.

how we travel

We don’t travel as fast or as far as we can. We go slow and take places in, preferably staying at least a month so we get a feel for a place and see it beyond the highlights. It’s the everyday life we find fascinating..

We’re also aware of what tourism can do: places get overcrowded, prices rise beyond what locals can afford, and nature gets so busy it’s hard to enjoy it the way you came for. So we try to pick lesser-known spots nearby over the biggest attraction, and we travel outside high season, even when the weather isn’t perfect. We don’t skip every popular place, since some are popular for good reason, but we try to be mindfull.

In a world of endless ways to travel, we are trying to create a way of our own.

why this blog

After years of travelling, we collected plenty of memories, photos, and a lot of lessons learned. Staying longer takes us beyond the place itself, to nearby villages, hidden corners, day trips, and local discoveries, and there’s a lot we’re excited to share. We hope it helps you find your own way of travelling, with a bit more time and a bit less crowd.

getting started

Heading somewhere specific? Head to the destinations page and browse by country. Or maybe you only know what kind of surroundings you’re after? Browse by landscape instead.

Planning a long stay, or just trying to dodge the crowds? Our travel tips page is where we keep the small tricks that make trips run smoother, along with advice for settling in somewhere and exploring beyond the usual route.

And if you’re just looking around, you’ll find all our blog posts here.