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Here are our guides and stories about our favorite adventures from around the world.

From hitchhiking from Ireland all the way to Kyrgyzstan to hiking and horseback riding in the Central Asian mountains, skiing in uncommon places, surfing in Morocco and camping in the most beautiful and remote locations!

 

Surfing in Morocco – A Guide to the Best Surfing Spots in the Country

Surfing in Morocco – A Guide to the Best Surfing Spots in the Country

Hike Independently to Song Kol Lake in Kyrgyzstan with Two Itineraries

Hike Independently to Song Kol Lake in Kyrgyzstan with Two Itineraries

70+ Stunning Photos that will make you want to visit the Magnificent Fann Mountains in Tajikistan

70+ Stunning Photos that will make you want to visit the Magnificent Fann Mountains in Tajikistan

How to Hike to Ala Kul Lake: a Day-by-Day Trekking Itinerary

How to Hike to Ala Kul Lake: a Day-by-Day Trekking Itinerary

Hiking near Osh in Kyrgyzstan – Be a Nomad Hike

Hiking near Osh in Kyrgyzstan – Be a Nomad Hike

Blown away by the beauty of Charyn Canyon – The Complete Travel Guide

Blown away by the beauty of Charyn Canyon – The Complete Travel Guide

Hiking in Almaty, Kazakhstan – The 5 best and most beautiful hikes in the Almaty mountains

Hiking in Almaty, Kazakhstan – The 5 best and most beautiful hikes in the Almaty mountains

The Complete Guide to Imlil and Hiking Mount Toubkal in Morocco

The Complete Guide to Imlil and Hiking Mount Toubkal in Morocco

Going on a Horse Trek to Song Kol in Summer and Winter – Everything you need to Know

Going on a Horse Trek to Song Kol in Summer and Winter – Everything you need to Know

6 Things to do in Egypt for Solo Travelers

6 Things to do in Egypt for Solo Travelers

The Complete Guide to Trekking in Kyrgyzstan with 14 of the most beautiful hikes of the country!

The Complete Guide to Trekking in Kyrgyzstan with 14 of the most beautiful hikes of the country!

A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing in Shymbulak Ski Resort in Almaty (Kazakhstan)

A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing in Shymbulak Ski Resort in Almaty (Kazakhstan)

Is it easy to hitchhike across China? Tips, tools and rules when hitchhiking in China.

Is it easy to hitchhike across China? Tips, tools and rules when hitchhiking in China.

The Ultimate Guide to Trekking in the North Tian Shan Mountains, Kazakhstan

The Ultimate Guide to Trekking in the North Tian Shan Mountains, Kazakhstan

Everything you need to know about Skiing in Georgia (the country) – A Comprehensive Guide

Everything you need to know about Skiing in Georgia (the country) – A Comprehensive Guide

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Enjoying our last few days of sun, sea, and surf i Enjoying our last few days of sun, sea, and surf in Essaouira before Niko and I are leaving this lovely beach town of Morocco. . . It's been so recharging to base ourselves here for a month and just focus on working on our blog (finally catching up with creating content and practical travel guides about Morocco and Central Asia), spending time with friends, surfing and just relaxing in the sun! . . While I'm not a big fan of touristic places, I really love Essaouira! There's something very special about this coastal town. It's a very vibrant and colorful town but there's also very relaxed atmosphere. . . Every time I walk through the small alleys of Essaouira's Medina (Arabic for city center), I'm just filled with joy. I just feel so at home here. Essaouira really became my happy place in Morocco! . . What's next? Niko is leaving to Marrakech on Sunday to meet the group of travelers that he'll be taking on an adventure in the Sahara desert. I'm returning to my home country Belgium for about a month. We'll meet again in February and while we already have a destination in mind, we're not sharing it yet as it will depend on a few factors. One hint: it's a destination we've visited about 3 years ago and where we overstayed our visa... 😉 . . What is your happy place away from home? I'd love to hear it! . . . . #essaouira #morocco #moroccotravel #visitmorocco #sunset_pics #sunsetgram #happyplace #worldnomads #worldtraveler #nomadiclife #nomadiclifestyle #mogador #lumixambassador #lumixg90 #panasoniclumix #adventuretime #beautifuldestinations
Happy 2020! I hope you had a great start of the ye Happy 2020! I hope you had a great start of the year! . .While Niko and I are currently enjoying the sun, sea and surf in Essaouira (Morocco), we're also slowly on starting to make travel plans for the coming months. . . We're throwing idea, dreams and destinations in the air and slowly on picking them out one by one and kneeding them into plans. We have already countries in mind that we want to revisit and new places and continents! . . It's already certain that we're returning to Central Asia in June for our adventure summer tours in Kyrgyzstan. 3 out of 5 tours are already fully booked. If you want to join, don't overthink it and click on the link in our bio to book your spot! . . For the rest, we'll see how it all will unfold. That's what I like about this nomadic lifestyle: it's all so spontaneous, I can follow my inner compass and do what feels good and it's exciting where it will lead me or what will come on my path. That's true freedom and adventure for me! . . . How do you make your plans and how do you choose your destinations? . . . #kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 #kyrgyzstan #centralasia #centralasiatravel #kyrgyznomad #natureinkyrgyzstan #outdooradventures #adventuretour #hikingadventures #hikingenthusiast #gooutside #goeverywhere #nomadiclifestyle #nomadicgirl #worldnomads #travelersnotebook #freedom #freedom #choseyourdestiny
It's that time of the year during which I see a lo It's that time of the year during which I see a lot of “top 9” posts passing by with the most liked photos of 2019. Instead of sharing which of my photos got the most likes, I decided to share my personal top 9 pictures.Photo 1: (taken by @slioy ).I discovered in the last couple of years how much I love hiking and spending time in the mountains. The combination of nature and physical activity makes me feel so happy and so good. This is where I feel most at home in the world and within myself!Photo 2: The Sahara desert of Morocco. This photo was taken during a project I did for @lumix. . .Photo 3: One of the 4 groups that joined us on our Kyrgyzstan Adventure Tours. I loved meeting all these travelers from around the world and leading them to my favorite places in Kyrgyzstan. A special thank you to @kyrgyz.nomad to help making this possible! . . Photo 4: Hiking towards the Kulikalon Lakes in the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan in the memorable and FUN company of @lostwithpurpose, @nomadasaurus, @michaelturtle, @shivya and @slioy . .Photo 5: In love with the alleys in the old medinas of MoroccoPhoto 6: My favorite portrait of 2019 - a young Kyrgyz girl in the yurt of a semi-nomadic shepherd family.Photo 7: Starry nights in Kyrgyzstan.Photo 8: Crazily beautiful sunsets in Essaouira, my favourite place in Morocco.Photo 9: Niko and I at lake Ala Kul in Kyrgyzstan. It's been a tumultuous year for us relationship-wise but despite everything, this guy is my buddy, my family, my partner in work and travel and I love him deeply. . .Wishing you all a fantastic new year with lots of love, joy, laughter, happiness and prosperity! Thanks for following and supporting us this year!! ❤️❤️❤️ . . #travelersnotebook #travelphotography #nomadiclife #happy2020
Warm Christmas wishes from the beautiful Atlantic Warm Christmas wishes from the beautiful Atlantic coast of Morocco!! I nearly didn't make it to spend the holidays here as I almost missed my flight from Belgium to Morocco... 🎄 .I must have been too much in my comfort zone in my home country as I didn't double-check my flight details and stood at the wrong airport on the morning of my departure 🤦. Have you ever made a similar mistake? 🎄 .Luckily Belgium isn't a big country and a crazy 1-hour taxi ride later I was just in time to catch my flight to Essaouira! So now I understand why you should be at the airport at least 2 hours in advance 🤔 🎄 .I'm happy I've made it just in time so I can spend Christmas in this beautiful place and in the company of Niko, his brother and sister-in-law! 🎄 .Merry Christmas to you all! Where are you spending the holidays this year? . . . . . #morocco #moroccotravel #essaouira #merrychristmas #beautifuldestinations #beach #sunset_pics #sunsetgram #travelersnotebook #travelmistakes #seasongreetings
Stunning sunsets in Essaouira! 😍While waiting Stunning sunsets in Essaouira! 😍While waiting for our food at the street vendor, we decided to go for a small walk on the beach.It's been a cloudy and windy day today but wow, that in combination with the setting sun is creating magic!There are no filters or added saturation on this photo. This is real!! . . . . . #morocco #moroccotravel #discovermorocco #essaouira #mogador #cityofwind #sunset_pics #sunsetgram #travelersnotebook #travelphotography #googlepixel3a #sunset #amazingsunset #beach #nomadiclife #nomadiclifestyle@simondanis @dale__lockhart @nickodanb
One more day and I'm returning to my favourite tow One more day and I'm returning to my favourite town in Morocco - Essaouira - where I'll be enjoying life for a month. .Although part of me is happy to hit the road again and be in a different country, another part of me is feeling a bit sad. .I've spent nearly 3 months in Belgium (my home country) and it's the longest time I've been here since I started traveling 8,5 years ago. .Although I'm at the stage where I can feel at home almost anywhere in the world and I couldn't see myself living here anymore, Belgium just gives me that something special - my roots and my loved ones. .While the first few years of my travels were almost a refuge, now I can appreciate and feel happy being in my home country, mainly because of the people. .I've met so many special and awesome people around the world that I really carry in my heart. But despite that, nothing can beat the unconditional love I get from my friends in Belgium who've known me for more than 10 years, who've seen the evolution I made, who took me out of the gutter when I was down and who aimed for the sun with me when I was up. .I thought I was used to saying goodbye as this is part of being a traveler but damn, this time, the goodbyes are really hard on me. .While a lot of people think that traveling the world is the ultimate dream, just never underestimate this lifestyle! I love being a nomad, currently still the path I choose and giving me so much freedom, it's sometimes darn hard to say goodbye to the people you love and stay behind. .But...the beauty of true love, whether it's friendship, family, or whatever form of relationship, doesn't depend on time and distance. It just stays and grows with you. .A special thank you for all of you (and you know who you are) for loving and supporting me through all these years. I feel so grateful as this is the true richness in life ❤️ . . . . #morocco #essaouira #nomadiclife #nomadiclifestyle #authentictravel #truelove #begrateful #worlnomads #sheisnotlost #yolo #friends #home #homeiswhereyourheartis #nomadicgirl #lifeoftravel #neverforget
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