Going on a true open-ocean adventure can be easier than you might think. Earlier this year, right before this corona madness hit western society, Leander Declercq, a 25-year-old belgain guy hitchhiked his way across the Atlantic crewing on sailboats. Having next-to-zero prior sailing experience he managed to find 2 pretty unique boats that took him […]
The people make the journey
“Man I love this place! Such a relaxed vibe, perfect weather, epic surf, and most of all, great people.” It’s pretty crazy that I thought this while only 2 days ago I felt very empty, uninspired, and bored. Strange thing, I was still in the same location. I believe that your travel experience can change […]
Hitchhiking 3458 KM through Central America
Wake up, body rushing with excitement, mind full of questions. Roaming through the buzzing city center, to find myself in the middle of the countryside only an hour later and eating a delicious free meal with friendly Mexicans in little cantine in the forest an hour after that. My day continues, countless unbelievable stories, inspiring conversations and beautiful […]
Be respectful, stay honest
“How did I end up here? This feels very wrong. I’m totally out of place. This definitely doesn’t feel inspiring at all.” 2 Days in at my workaway experience and I was ready to leave. I had landed in a place where I did not want to be at all. I had to make a […]
Let’s cut the crap
“Stop bullshitting yourself man! You’ve always known what you’ve wanted! Heck, you’ve told many people already. Stop making silly excuses out of fear of discomfort! Don’t you see how damn clear it is? Just f*cking decide already!” My mind was at real turning point. My volunteering experience was taking it’s effect, and to be honest, […]
Never lose your fun
“This is going to be awesome! Let’s help these people out! I’m sure we can make a real impact here!” First day getting to know the NGO in Floripa and my mind was overexcited to get started. But being driven is good right? Well, in essence yeah, but I learned there are limits to it, […]
Getting emotional
So how was your AISEC project in Maceió Leander? Well, pretty difficult to be honest. It’s not that I felt unsafe or unwelcome at the NGO I was working at, even culture shock wasn’t too bad. But for the majority of the project I felt quite unfulfilled. I found it incredibly hard to teach or […]
Breaking stereotypes
Oh yeah Brasil! The country of eternal sunshine, tropical beaches, caipirinhas, carnaval, football and warm, self-confident, beautiful dark-tinted women. Well… these stereotypes are by far not all you’ll find here, and you definitely wont find it always and everywhere you go. But, snow in Brazil? Yeah in various places during the winter. Cities where 90% […]