I like to make decisions on a whim

Y'all probably know I went to New Zealand last year, an experience that was so awesome, you'd have to sing EVERYTHING IS AWESOME and it still wouldn't cover everything (and that song is AWESOME). Well, since New Zealand, I kinda got the travel bug. Symptoms include:

• Browsing wanderlust photos on tumblr. 
• Reading travel blogs. 
• Discussing impossible jobs abroad with friends. 
• Watching "Floortje to the end of the world" ("Floortje naar het einde van de wereld") or a similar travel program. Or all travel programs you can get your hands on. 
• Reading up on ways to spend less to save up for traveling. 
• Itching to get on the road again. 
• Wanting to chase that feeling of freedom you had when you last traveled and moved a lot. 

If you recognise yourself in all of these points, you might have the travel bug too. There is no antidote. 

Now I started my January feeling very much nostalgic to my time in New Zealand: moving a lot, seeing new things and meeting a shitload of people. And I was really wondering why I just don't hit the road again. And just travel the world. Forever. 

Here's why I won't: money. I have little of it, and you do need at least a bit of it to go traveling. I'm trying to save up for it, but it's hard if you have bills, rent and food to buy haha. And I also adore my family and find it hard to part with them, even if it was for only 1,5 month. But I still desire to travel. 

You know how (so far) my travel plans have started? By joking about it. "You know I could find a job... or I could go to New Zealand." That's how that plan came to be. And I've started to joke around that I could visit my dear friend Dewi in Indonesia when she's there doing an internship. And so I am here to tell you: I AM GOING TO INDONESIA! Why? Because I like to make decisions on a whim. 

New year's resolutions

The first thing a new year reminds me of is New Year's resolutions, so here are a couple of mine!

Being buried under wonderful experiences is awesome

So this is it already. 2K14 is almost over and that always makes me nostalgic. It'll be a miracle if I finish this post, because currently I'm buried under all the wonderful experiences and friends I've made this year! No need to help me out of it, I'm quite happy with the situation.

I love nostalgia. I love looking back. The knowledge of the present gives me the possibility to put all my past experiences in perspective. So let's get this party going!

I went to Paris for the first time! Loved the city!

Halloweiner 2: the return

Yes ladies and gentle folk, yesterday was Halloween! And it demanded to be celebrated! So have a look at how the party got on!

Bye bye land of the long white cloud

So today I am leaving New Zealand. Internet on the South island is basically non existent, so I haven't been able to get y'all uptodate on my journeys! Here's my last try!

Abel Tasman national park

This park is absolutely stunning! Gold beaches, crystal clear waters and we had nice weather! I went tramping (hiking) for 3,5 hours with Sam and Sarah. We took a water taxi out to Anchorage and hiked back!

I'm still on an adventure!

Hello from Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud! Here's another photo update!

Wellington

I said goodbye to my Stray bus maties. I was gonna stay in Wellington for a few days, and they were gonna travel on with the bus. So we played beer pong and had a fun night out! I spend the next day with Claudia, Lara and Aline, three girls from Switzerland. We went to Te Papa and then I went to meet Thomas, a Dutchie from home! We went to the Weta Cave and fangirl- and boyed out! I really liked Wellington and I was said that I only had two full days there. 

I'm on an adventure!

Hey y'all! It's been a while since I've properly browsed the internet. Don't worry, I haven't been eaten by a bear who only just got to puke me out. No, I've been traveling in New Zealand! It's been about a week and half and I'm still going strong with a big smile on my face! How about I tell you a bit about this remote place then!

Auckland

Is where I wandered the streets and got lost, and found my way back again. I went to Sky Tower, Waiheke island (wine island) and climbed Mt. Eden!