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Traversing the globe, living a nomadic life throughout my teen years, as a family we came across many unusual travel experiences; from the“Weird and Wondeful” to the down right bizarre and comical. As a female with two other female companions there were many occasions where we found ourselves in quite strange situations regarding the opposite sex. […]

Traveling internationally with a very young child is not only easier than you think, but also advisable. I know this sounds suspect, but I assure you the benefits will outweigh the negatives. My children began traveling out of the US within the first three months of their lives. Now my children are having their own […]

Tourist in North Korea, told by my brother, Ammon, an air traffic controller and avid world traveller who has visited 135 countries to date and currently on a trip in countries 136 and 137, Bhutan and Bangladesh with our sister, Bree (stunt performer in Vancouver film industry, worked for films including Pirates of the Caribbean […]

Everyone traveling outside their home country needs travel insurance. Where doubt creeps in is when deciding which travel insurance policy to buy. There are hundreds of plans to choose from, so let’s separate them into three main categories: Tour and cruise companies have draconian cancellation policies. Basically, any money you pay upfront, i.e. the deposit […]

Our son, Tripp, was just 10 weeks old when we took him on his very first trip abroad. We took a 13-hour flight from Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Playa del Carmen, Mexico on our first-ever family vacation and celebrated our wedding anniversary. I considered an all-inclusive resort in Mexico the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. Many of the resorts include […]

Luckily I only booked our all-inclusive holiday from Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico 10 days before departure. Thus only had 10 sleepless nights to dread my first-ever trip with Tripp, our newborn of 10 weeks. Having travelled to over 100 countries and flown dozens of times (nearly all long-haul flights) this was […]

Two-month-old baby Tripp is going on his very first trip and will be starting his country count in MEXICO! It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this nervous about travelling. In fact, the last time I was this scared was 13 years ago when I was headed to China with my family on our […]

People often tell me I inspire them. Every time I hear that I feel honored and slightly perplexed. Sometimes people ask me who MY inspiration is. That is easy. It’s my big brother Ammon. He is a 38-year-old avid traveller and air traffic controller who I spent four of my teenage years travelling the world […]

The remnants of our ancestors are speckled across the planet, waiting to be admired. Some are still eagerly waiting to be discovered and have their hidden messages unravelled. Their crumbling walls leave traces of history and tell stories that reflect our own lives today. Take a journey through time with the photo essay below as […]

Time is a magical and dramatic thing. It is only through the passing of years and through travel that we, creatures of modern times, are allowed to cross over into once forbidden or restricted places of the world. If you can’t find any other reason to leap onto the next plane, ponder the novelty of […]

This week on “The Road Less Travelled” chat on Twitter we are embracing NATURE! I have compiled a list of seven amazing nature experiences you shouldn’t miss. Mother Nature has blessed us with so many spectacular natural wonders to marvel at, it would be a shame to miss them. Unfortunately it is impossible to see […]

Now that I have a newborn baby I have been looking less into adventure and more into relaxation for our near-future travels with little Tripp. I know there are many of you out there who are also craving that escape so I’ve compiled seven fantastic relaxation destinations. Below is a list of island countries I […]

Travel is all about enhancing the senses. In its basic form travel is about going on a wild ride to discover textures of the world. Watch the waves crash and foam on sandy shores as you journey coast to coast, marvel at the jagged peaks of barren ridges in Pakistan, admire the smooth finish Mother […]

Are you taking a trip to Europe and haven’t decided on what kind of accommodation to book? These are a few examples of the variety of places Europe has to offer. In the span of just eight days travelling from The Netherlands to Hungary, I was able to find seven completely different styles of lodging. […]

I must confess that before visiting I knew very little about Neuschwanstein castle. Neuschwanstein, meaning New Swanstone Castle, Ludwig’s love for swans is very apparent with the many swan decorations and carvings placed throughout the entire castle.        This castle seems to be full of inspiration. King Ludwig II of Bavaria built this surprisingly young castle (built in […]

Baby is here! Tripp Alexander Kleef born at 08:28 on 08-28-207. He’s adorable, healthy and perfect. Adventure Adventure does not always have to be a grand round the world trip, an excursion to the top of mount Everest or a sailing trip across oceans. Some may envy others’ adventurous lifestyles but adventure is truly in […]

This tuesday #TRLT is celebrating its 200th consecutive chat on Twitter and we are excited to discuss the topic “The Best of The Road Less Traveled”. TRLT is about discovering the unknown, venturing across borders and broadening travel horizons beyond the famous World Wonders or picture-perfect photos of destinations found in common travel magazine. Here […]

When compared to wild adventures through African in a self-built MAN truck, camel safaris in India or flying into the middle of the Pacific Ocean to reach the mysterious Easter island, some may consider a vacation in Europe underwhelming in comparison. Some of my most rewarding travel experiences have personally been in Europe. And the […]

This week, together with fellow travellers from around the world, we are discussing STREET CULTURE on #TRLT Twitter chat. When I think of “street culture” I instantly smell the delicious street food and market spices caressing the senses of both locals and tourists in Istanbul, the seemingly nonstop festivals, weddings and parties storming the streets […]

Curiosity is a funny thing. It’s probably the number one reason that has caused the obsession of travel for centuries. Without that pulling desire, that comes much stronger in some than others, we never would have come to learn that the world was in fact round and that the ocean didn’t just fall off the […]