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.

Recent Posts

The walled city of Kotor is the most popular destination in Montenegro. With an idyllic location at the foot of a mountain range along the Bay of Kotor, you will find this attraction in the middle of some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. The

Read More

Our favorite city in Yucatán is definitely Mérida. We fell in love with the brightly colored streets with Volkswagen beetles, the equally colorful street life, the local culture and all those amazing places to eat. We felt so at home here that we saw ourselves living here.

Read More

The best places to visit in Thailand for first-time visitors are an unforgettable combination of historic cities full of temples and Thai street food, and sandy beaches with turquoise seas and palm trees. It is a magical destination in Southeast Asia to enjoy some days on the

Read More

The top 10 things to do in Amsterdam when you visit the city for the first time? The Dutch capital is packed with the best attractions: from world-class museums to special experiences and from typical Amsterdam canal houses to cool hotspots in an abandoned shipyard. As Dutchies,

Read More

Palenque is often associated with its ancient Mayan city, but the modern city is skipped in travel itineraries for Mexico. We recommend you to plan your trip differently and experience how Palenque has much more to offer than just its ruins. How about huge waterfalls and a

Read More