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Easy going Lifestyle travelblogger with kid, itchy feet, a passion for nature, individual design hotels, great architecture. | Munich Expat in NL 🇾🇪

I know I have been fairly quiet recently – alway

I know I have been fairly quiet recently – always falling back into old patterns of behaviour. Even my family said, if I don´t post here on IG, there is no reason to follow me anymore. Ouch! But right they are, my beloved travel companions.
Sorry everybody and thanks for following along nevertheless!
Bye the way. This image is home. We explored a lot of the Netherlands recently and there is still such a lot to discover. What I particularly like about this image is, that it transmits a unique calmness. To be more precisely, it is the calm before the “storm” on New Year ’s Eve. Ever celebrated NYE in the Netherlands? Only then then you might know what I am speaking about. They go absolutely wild here!

Even lions are fans of Mercedes Unimog. Poor Overl

Even lions are fans of Mercedes Unimog. Poor Overlanders! They haven´t been seen since their amazing wildlife encounter.
Just joking. No need to travel far to encounter the “big five”. Safari Park Beekse Bergen in the Netherlands is the largest wildlife park in Europe. With lions, elephants, gorillas and many, many other species roaming around … This part of Brabant feels a little like Africa. @beeksebergen

If you had one guess… What would you say, where

If you had one guess... What would you say, where has this picture been taken?
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It´s neither Mississippi, the Amazonas, nor somewhere in Africa. In deed it is in the Netherlands. Yes, you heard right. Go on big five safari in Beekse Bergen @beeksebergen near Tilburg and get acquainted with incredible animals there.
You can even discover the park from the water during a relaxing boat safari. Just step aboard the Livingstone safari boat and admire the animals in, on and alongside the water

Wait…isn't there something missing here? When vi

Wait...isn't there something missing here? When visiting Texel, I was wondering about the ‘half’ barns dotted across the landscape. With their asymmetrical shape, these sheep barns are a very typical feature of the Texel landscape. This special shape is no accident. Because of the wind on the island, the barn door faces east, the sheltered side. They served as storage places for hay and other feed for the sheep on the island. But there is also something wrong. I cheated with colours. Indeed the meadow was lush and green but I decided to add a more early autumn feeling to it.

I travelled a lot the last month without telling o

I travelled a lot the last month without telling or posting much about it. It just did not feel right and somehow I also lost my interest in trivial social media activities when the good is close by. It always feels so much better to step outside and enjoying the world around you. So we were exploring our home, The Netherlands and discovered a lot of beauty around us - Texel for example. The island of Texel is located in the Wadden Sea and unique natural reserve.

Is environmentalism either a luxury of the latte-s

Is environmentalism either a luxury of the latte-sipping rich or the “idealistic alternative crowd”? What do you think?
We flew around the globe to Cambodia in April/May which made me having a bad conscience already. So we decided at least to support mainly eco-conscious, sustainable tourism there but realised there were almost no middleclass-offers. All accommodation or tours were either for the younger backpackers or on the other hand the luxury travellers like this beautiful five star “green village” resort Phum Baitang in Siem Reap. But almost no offers in between.
I think this urgently needs to change, as I am sure there is most certainly a rising number of customers like us seeking a ‘green’ experience for reasonable prices and a minimum of standard.

Don't judge a book by its cover! I am not pretendi

Don't judge a book by its cover! I am not pretending to be romantic Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray Love) cycling through the Bali rice fields. I am actually cycling within our Cambodian “on of a kind accommodation”.
Phum Baitang is a stunning design hotel modelled on a Cambodian village, featuring wooden villas, reminiscent of local farm houses, some with private pools, in a garden complex of rice paddy dotted with palm trees, with water buffaloes lingering in the shade. Heaven!
But the best is: Phum Baitang not only means “green village”, it is green to the core. With its strong commitment to the environment and artisanal touches, Phum Baitang elevates the concept of a green village to a rustically elegant haven of eco chic.

Is it worth visiting Angor Wat for sunrise? I woul

Is it worth visiting Angor Wat for sunrise? I would say “no”, if you feel like me and crowded places overwhelm you. For me the best light was late afternoon until sunset (and no crowds at all) but I highly recommend if you do end up going to Angkor Wat for the sunrise avoid the elbow fights at the pond for good shooting spots and ENTER THE TEMPLES instead. They are completely empty and you will feel like Indiana Jones as it's usually still dark out for a while. Protip - bring a lamp.

In my humble opinion it is worth waking up at 3:30 AM to have the ruins for yourself until everyone catches up after sunrise.

Gosh it was hot out there! Cambodia was firmly in

Gosh it was hot out there! Cambodia was firmly in the grip of the hot season and sometimes we felt hotter than a bowl of chillies on a barbecue. With daytime temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celsius, plus 70 percent humidity, even the locals were melting. It was a killer.
We acted like vampires and were hiding in the shade until dawn. I usually adapt quickly to the heat but the little one was suffering. But far-seeing super mum booked only accommodation with a pool or at the riverbank to survive and keep the (not so) tiny (anymore) tot happy.

Again we sneaked away secretly without telling or

Again we sneaked away secretly without telling or any updates and stories here.
Guess what, I enjoyed it entirely – travelling without being online and checking social media states. Just our little family soaking up Cambodia’s rich culture and relaxed vibes. Obviously the three of us had a whale of a time.
Join us, I will share what we discovered …

Long time ago that I posted live from a trip but I

Long time ago that I posted live from a trip but I captured this lovely moment just in time before I have to leave Maastricht again. A real gem by the way. Spanish and Roman ruins, a French and Belgian Twist.... Are we still in the Netherlands? Yes! This Dutch city is a lively and energetic place wit appeal and allure out of proportion to its tiny size. No visit to the Netherlands is complete without a visit of Maastricht. Thanks for this great weekend there and today’s lazy Monday together with @planethibbel

Whenever we are not travelling we explore our adop

Whenever we are not travelling we explore our adopted country The Netherlands. I have discovered a lot of charming spots and corners in the meantime but by far one of my favourite towns is Haarlem and it’s just a short hop away from Amsterdam. Haarlem is full of cute cafes, peaceful terraces, tasty food and with an abundance of historical sights and cultural attractions. But by far the best is, it has a very different pace and feel from its overcrowded big-city neighbour. My personal hidden gem!

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LETZTE BEITRÄGE

Jenseits von Afrika in niederen Landen – Safaripark Beekse Bergen.
Auf da Leitn in Bramberg am Wildkogel – 18,5 cm Stil.
Zwischen Melancholie und Staunen: Texel im Spätsommer.
La Gomera pfeift uns was! Ökotourismus auf der kleinen Kanareninsel.
Hotel Phum Baitang Siem Reap – Das magische grüne Dorf.

LETZTE KOMMENTARE

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Gisela Laut bei GORKI APARTMENTS BERLIN – Zu Gast bei Leo Sommer.
Eva bei DAHAB – vergessenes Gold am Sinai
Rudolf Helmel bei DAHAB – vergessenes Gold am Sinai

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