Maartje

Maartje's enthusiasm and curiosity knows no bounds. She loves museums, nature, food, walking, architecture, history, animals. Writing and photography is a big passion and she has been writing about cooking, minimalism, food, hotspots and travel for many years. Above all, she has a special place in her heart for castles, royal jewels and ancient Egypt. Maartje gave up her job as a lawyer to bring more balance to her life: less work and more life. Besides to The Orange Backpack, she works as a legal entrepreneur.

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The most unique places to stay in Jordan are the Bedouin luxury camps in Wadi Rum. This fairytale desert location offers magical nights in stunning Bedouin tents and special glamping sites in remote locations in the desert. Wadi Rum is one of the most beautiful places in

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The best things to do in La Candelaria in Bogotá include world-class museums, modern street art, historic streets and authentic Colombian food. The charming district of La Candelaria is the historic heart of Bogotá. Bogotá is a sprawling city, but most of the sights are concentrated in

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