Cameroon is also called ‘all of Africa in one country’, because all the landscape types of Africa are found there. It is also a country of great cultural diversity; about 210 different population groups live there. In December 2019, together with travel photographer Henk Bothof, I made a cultural trip to the tribal peoples in Cameroon, where we visited a number of isolated and still authentic tribes.
Thailand and Laos, Where the world can’t find you…
Friendly, safe, rich in culture and national parks full of wildlife, the country where even the street food is ‘divine’; Thailand is for everyone! It is high time to experience this in person, and also to make use of the central location in Southeast Asia. By invitation I visit the attractions in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, take a trip to the beautiful Luang Prabang (Laos), and finish this eight-day adventure in Bangkok with a lively night out.
Ecuador, the country that has everything that makes South America so great
I stay in colonial Quito before flying to the immense Amazon forest to get acquainted with the tropical flora and fauna of this pristine area during a cruise. After immersing myself in unadulterated Indian culture just north of Quito, my journey to the Mashpi Cloud Forest continues to explore from the most beautiful lodge in the world.
Ecuador and Galapagos; THE SOURCE!
This is where ecotourism has arisen, protecting both fauna and flora, where people live hand in hand with nature every day. And where Darwin, my hero, collected his Darwin finches and invented the theory of evolution.
Panama has it all
With a group of travel professionals I went exploring tropical Panamalast week. We were surprised by a versatile, welcoming and safe destination with a unique combination of nature, city, beach and indigenous culture.
Rhinos, tigers and kebabs
What a treat it was again in India, a country bursting with contradictions where you can just lose your heart without realizing it. It happens to me every time…
Ladakh, paradise in the mountains
Six years ago I visited it already, this particular part of India, Ladakh. Located in the Himalayan mountain region one hour’s flight from Delhi. I was wondering if it would make such a crushing impression on me again as it did then. This time I travel in the company of travel agents who will first get acquainted with this part of India, most of them for the first time with India, a country that always guarantees a special travel experience.
Arctic Canada, the Unknown North
The extremes of Arctic Canada, I want to experience it. In icy cold looking for the mythical narwhal, an icon from the time of the Vikings, when thrones were decorated with the Narwal horn. Sleeping in a fluttering tent on two meters thick ice, surrounded by polar bears. I push my limits and travel north in search of the unknown.
Ethiopia is a must for any photographer
Ethiopia is a must for anyone who likes photography or wants to see where the colors were invented. Right from the first contact with the locals, my respect for this beautiful people and their country grew. My prejudices went up instantly in the air and the sun immediately felt warmer.
Peru – pisco – perfecto
Food and drink, it is part of every trip. More and more people are choosing specific destinations because of the restaurants and the local tastes. Culinary journeys where gastronomic highlights are strung together are in demand. I travel to Lima for the Mistura festival, the biggest food festival in South America and the valhalla of the goodies. And for the many top restaurants that the city is rich.