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 Jordan Pass is absolutely a must for a trip to Jordan. We normally aren’t big fans for these tourist passes. It is usually just a way to earn money from tourists and you won’t profit from them at all. The Jordan Pass is the only exception!

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No matter how well you look after your travel budget and how smart you are with all possible budget tips, traveling usually costs a lot of money. You can earn that money in your job before and after your trip. But how much better is it if

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The most used site for hotel bookings is for sure Booking.com. A large part of your travel costs will therefore probably end up with this provider. Let’s look into some smart ways to get a discount on Booking.com. Read more: looking for some incredible places to stay?

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The colorful Cartagena de Indias is a popular tourist destination and therefore a lot more expensive than the rest of the country. But there are plenty of options to visit the beautiful city of Cartagena on a budget! Cartagena on a budget: 6 budget-friendly travel tips #1

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In the north of Colombia lies the mountain town of Minca in the jungle. It is as if entering another world! Minca is not far away from the warm beaches and tropical heat of towns such as Santa Martha and Palomino, but both the climate and nature

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We have a weak spot for book stores in beautiful buildings. Books are much better appreciated in the magical atmosphere of a historic and monumental building. Scattered around the world, numerous historic and monumental places have been converted into bookshops. Great shops to visit when traveling! 5x

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How we love modern art! We love to visit museums and although we admire the old masters a lot, we prefer modern art. I love artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, Magritte and Escher. You can make Sebastiaan especially happy with experimental contemporary art. These are our top

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The best neighbourhoods in Santiago de Chile are the centrally located and trendy neighborhoods of Lastarria, Bellas Artes and Bellavista. Here you are near the major highlights and the most beautiful street art in town. So make sure you have a place to sleep in one of

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