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Wow… what an incredible experience the Bengali New Year was! I’m beyond thrilled I got to experience it. The atmosphere palpitating with love and happiness, the incredible amount of color, and the sea of smiling faces -- truly something I will never forget. I felt safe and super welcome and I will always hold this extraordinary experience close to my heart. Thank you, dear Bangladeshis, for letting me be a part of it. #bengalinewyear #bangladesh🇧🇩 #Bangladesh #offthebeatenpath #ichosetowander #travelasia #reizen #reisblogger #travelrebel #thattravelblog #exploremode
Wait, wait, wait… there ARE sustainable initiatives in Bangladesh! &nd fantastic ones, at that. This eco resort in Cox’s Bazaar, called the Mermaid Beach Resort, is super impressive. They upcycle everything, boast fantastic organic food, and only employ regional local employees. It was also here that I got to experience the longest unbroken sandy beach in the entire world… mind-blowing indeed! And there’s more: they actively convince people in the neighborhood to let women work and be independent and are known as being fair employers. Oh, and did I mention how good their massages are? They even flew in a massage specialist all the way from California to train their spa ladies! #sustainableinitiatives #sustainability #eatlocalshoplocal #bangladesh #travelasia #travelrebel #womenempowerment@mermaid_beach_resort
Friends, Travel Rebel is ONE! Wow, what a whirlwind it has been. One year, +20 trips, + 85 blog posts, a million memories, &nd uncountable human connections… including those with all of YOU. So thank you, rebels, for making this journey undoubtedly the best one of my life thus far. Couldn’t have done any of this without you. Here’s to many, many more years of adventure and discovery! #travelrebel #exploremode #reizen #sustainabletravel #reisblogger #thattravelblog #italia #neverstopexploring
Bit weird to see yourself in a commercial video. Can you spot me? Don't you just love brands that care? I know I do. Which is why I'm blown away by The North Face's program called Clothes the Loop. Through this initiative, this absolutely wonderful brand wants to ensure that worn shoes and clothes don't end up in landfills. Wow! We spent a weekend in Wiames, Belgium, last month to learn more about this sustainable step. Stuff like this is truly what excites me the most! #brandsthatcare #sustainability #outdoorapparel #sustainablefashion #exploremode #neverstopexploring #asadventure #thenorthface #reizen #duurzaamheid
Hey fellow Belgians, I’m sure you’re all aware of the #meiplasticvrij campaign that aims to ban #singleuseplastic for a month (when, actually, we should be doing this every day, every month, every year). In this vein, I want to draw your attention to another extremely important campaign that promotes drinking tap water. We have this bottle since the famous @stubru #musicforlife event of 2007, but it’s high time it got the attention it deserves. So, rebels, each time you post a photo of video of yourself with tap water, with the #ikdrinkkraanwater hashtag, @joinforwater will donate €1 for drinkable water in Africa & Latin America. Let’s get on it! #drinktapwater #plasticsoup #sustainablelifestyle #sustainabletravel #duurzaamheid #zerowaste #duurzaam #reisblogger #belgianblogger
Rebels, I think I’m in love again… &nd this time, it’s with a very important piece of technology for me: a camera! During my trips to The Netherlands, Bangladesh and Singapore @canonbelgium trusted me to test run their new EOS R camera… and I have to say that it’s amazing! #CanonBelgium #photography #travelphotography #sunsetphoto #travelrebel
Marina Bay Sands Singapore: this must be what heaven is like. At least for a sustainability obsessed traveler like me! It's absolute comfort, luxury and mindfulness all in one place. The effort is all in the details: from how they capture water to water their plants and ponds, to their excellent sustainable seafood and beautiful herb gardens, this is an excellent Eco360 strategy personified. They even have employee engagement programs focused on sustainability! Really hoping to see more such initiatives all over the world. #sustainability #sandseco360 #riseSG #sustainableaccomodation #gentleliving #singapore #travelrebel #thattravelblog #thisissingapore #neverstopexploring #canoneosr @canonbelgium
So here I am, at a hospital in Singapore. A bit different from my usual destinations, right? Well, this trip is personal. I’m here to comfort and support a very good friend, who I met more than 10 years ago while snowboarding, as she goes through an immensely hard time. You see, she was traveling across Indonesia with her wonderful father when, just in a few seconds, their lives changed forever. He had a scooter accident and fell on his head. It has been over 6 weeks since then and he’s still in the hospital (first in Lombok, and now in Singapore). Needless to say, she and I both desperately want to highlight the importance of wearing a helmet when you’re on a motorcycle or scooter. It doesn’t matter where in the world you are, just please wear a helmet! As you know, I’m an off-road motorcyclist myself, and this is truly the most valuable advice I have for you. PLEASE PAY HEED. And so, here I am… for her. For strength and support. Just as a friend should be. #mountelizabethhospital #thisissingapore #gardensbythebay #canoneosr @canonbelgium @gardensbythebay
Quick fact: this country is SUPER untouristy (no, really, I’m kind of an enigma to many!)... but with all that Bangladesh has to offer, this can change. In fact, this SHOULD change. The lush green banana trees and rice fields are something you’ve got to see. Those absolutely regal sarees? You definitely need to try them on at least once. Oh, not to mention that Bangladesh is home to the largest mangrove forest in the world, home to the elusive Bengali tiger, and also boasts the longest beach. And like I said, the people… they’re truly something special. #experiencebangladesh #bangladeshihospitality #bangladesh #travelasia #travelrebel #thattravelblog
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