06-Feb-2026, The title already gives away on what I am about to do during this trip. Photos speak more than a thousand words, but I suppose I should also dedicate some words to it as well. So here we go. After spending a lot of time in big Indian cities, I am very close to run away crying from India for good. Friends and family know me as a calm and collected person, but man, the cities here are getting…
I recount a journey to India, particularly a visit to the renowned Taj Mahal and other historical sites. I join a private tour led by two guides, one helpful and informative, while the other is pushy and focused on earning commissions. Despite some frustrations and a disappointing local market, I enjoy the beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. I face accommodation challenges in New Delhi but eventually all ends well. The journey concludes with plans for a road trip to a hill station in south India.
After leaving the chaos of Mumbai, I enjoy a tranquil escape to Goa, here I unwind by the beach and explore the countryside on a scooter. I experience local culture, join friends for dinner, and deal with a stomach bug before a memorable first date. The trip concludes with plans to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra.
After attending an Indian wedding in Mumbai, Nick explores the city’s chaotic streets with his friend Sara, appreciating its colonial architecture and diverse cultures. They visit Dharavi slums and experience daily life, despite traffic chaos and pollution. Their adventures include a failed spa outing and amusing Uber struggles, setting the scene for future travels.
Nick shares an exciting travel story about attending a friend’s wedding in Mumbai, India, after a long gap from their friendship. After overcoming doubts and logistical challenges, he embarks on the trip with a friend, exploring Mumbai’s vibrant chaos and enjoying the wedding ceremonies, food, and celebrations, marking a memorable experience.
6-Oct-2025, I was taken by surprise but as it turns out, I cannot be in Indonesia while my company is applying for a new business visa. The business visa is needed for my upcoming projects in Indonesia itself. I am excited to do some installations in Indonesia so that I do not have to travel so far and I get to explore a bit more of the country in the more local areas and cities. The business visa application takes…
25-apr-2025, Welcome back to my third and last story about Brunei. Let me first start with a disclaimer; I have a great boss and even though I am in Brunei for business, the resorts where I am staying and which you will read about in this post ARE NOT PAID by my employer. The expenses for these resort are coming out of my own pocket, but since I have been working hard and I because can afford it, I treat…
16-Apr-2025, This is my second story about my business trip to Brunei. Three weeks in Brunei, and for 2,5 of them (weeks) I am spending a lot of time with an amazing local woman I met in the city Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital of Brunei) a.k.a. BSB. As mentioned in my previous post, her name is Farah. This story is mostly about the time we spent together and the adventures we embarked on. On our first date she picks…
12-Apr-2025, As I am looking back on my three week trip to Brunei, I feel a mix of emotions. I had a great time in this small and unknown country (unknown to most of the people I know). I am an avid traveler and I love to explore as much of the world as possible. Brunei is a small country on the island of Borneo in South East Asia. Despite its small size; it is rich from its oil and…
08-Nov-2024, every year I go on a hiking and (wild) camping trip with a group of three friends that formed a long time ago through work. At least my friends go every year, and I join them whenever I can and when I am not working abroad… or busy living in Bali. They planned an impromptu short hike in the fall this year, and I happen to be in the Netherlands around this time, so I am fortunate enough to…