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Favorites of the month: January

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on Favorites of the month: January
Favorites of the month: January

I haven’t written this kind of posts much before, but I really appreciate when people share their favorites of the moment on social media, blogs, or newsletters. I thought it could be fun from time to time to also share mine. It’s quite a random mix, and some of them are unfortunately Netherlands-specific, but I [...]

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Every place I ate in London

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on Every place I ate in London
Every place I ate in London

I recently took a 5-day long weekend trip to London with two main goals - see as many musicals as I can and eat as much delicious food as possible, two things I absolutely love. Overall, I think it was a very successful trip on both sides. On the show side, I managed to see [...]

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What if I climbed the highest peak of every country

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on What if I climbed the highest peak of every country
What if I climbed the highest peak of every country

Have you ever made a bucket list? I think for me it started with those Tumblr accounts that share bucket list items that 14-year-old me got all hyped up about. It would be funny to see those first bucket lists I made today, just to see how many of those things I’ve actually done already, [...]

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A short guide to biking in the Netherlands

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on A short guide to biking in the Netherlands
A short guide to biking in the Netherlands

The best way to get around in the Netherlands is by far by bike. I gathered here a few tips and learnings from when I moved here and had to learn the rules and best practices to make the cycling experience in the Netherlands smoother for you.

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Tips for dealing with the fear of flying

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on Tips for dealing with the fear of flying
Tips for dealing with the fear of flying

I love traveling more than most things in this world but even if I’ve flown a lot in my life, I’m still afraid of flying. I’ve found some tips that have helped me overtime to feel a bit less comfortable when flying, and hopefully they can help you too.

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What you need to know before going to the Galápagos

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022by Ellimaija2 Comments on What you need to know before going to the Galápagos
What you need to know before going to the Galápagos

The Galápagos islands are one of the most incredible travel destinations in the world. Before traveling, there are certain things you should know about how to get to the Galápagos and what you need to do to in transit to ensure a smooth trip to the islands.

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Hoge Veluwe: A little known gem in the Netherlands

September 12, 2022October 5, 2022by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on Hoge Veluwe: A little known gem in the Netherlands
Hoge Veluwe: A little known gem in the Netherlands

The Hoge Veluwe National Park is locally well known, but deserves more attention from tourists. It’s a beautiful area where the landscape changes constantly, and where you can spot all sorts of wildlife. This is my experience camping in Hoge Veluwe for one night.

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First time bouldering in Fontainebleau

August 12, 2022October 5, 2022by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on First time bouldering in Fontainebleau
First time bouldering in Fontainebleau

I had the chance of going for a long weekend of bouldering in Fontainebleau, one of the most famous bouldering spots in Europe. This was my experience as a first-time outdoor boulderer, and first time in Fontainebleau.

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Six things to know when planning a trip to Aruba

July 13, 2022July 18, 2022by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on Six things to know when planning a trip to Aruba

I recently came back from a trip to South America, and on the way there, we stopped over in Aruba for a few nights. Aruba is an island in the Carribean, just north of the coast of Venezuela. It is an autonomous country but also a part of The Netherlands. This means that the country [...]

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Is digital nomadism the new #corporatelife?

February 8, 2022February 9, 2022by EllimaijaLeave a Comment on Is digital nomadism the new #corporatelife?

Way before the pandemic, the glamorous idea of digital nomadism, working from under palm trees and maybe being your own boss had started taking off, in contrast with the traditional way of thinking about travel as free time and come corporate office as work environment. Then came covid and first, travel stopped. Bye bye, digital [...]

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Hey, I'm Ellimaija. I'm a thinker, doer, learner, opportunity seeker, traveler, overall adventure enthusiast. I share here pieces of my travel, as well as my journey of growth and learning as a human and other reflections big and small.

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  • Favorites of the month: January
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