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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 […]

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 […]

Life is a funny thing. We all have our silly little quirks, things that keep us ticking and we’re all hoarders in our own ways. One way or another we manage to collect, be it expensive possessions in hopes of standing out, a traditional collection like stamps or coins or for some it’s literally clutter […]

Travel is amazing for an unlimited number of reasons; history, ideal weather conditions, putting your feet up and relaxing in exotic locations, taking on new adventures, a platform to build lifelong memories, experiencing culture diversity and thinking outside the box…but without the friendly faces of others smiling back at you, travel wouldn’t be nearly as […]

Normally each Tuesday a community of travellers, who now feel more like family after 3+ years of chatting each week, come together on #TRLT Twitter chat and INSPIRE! We share the best of the best stories and photos and leave each other with ever-growing bucket lists and wild travel dreams getting even wilder. This week, we are […]

Are you in search of those “Weird and Wonderful” travel experiences that will both shock and make your family and friends back home say, “Wow, I want to do/see that too!”? Then here are few great starters from around the world that are bound to get some reactions. Giraffe Kiss, KENYA – Let’s start off with […]

After more than a decade of intense and adventurous travels around the world, traversing overland and reaching corners many tourists will never set foot, I consider myself a remote travel expert. Having ventured from the great vastness of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia to circumnavigating Africa in a self-built truck, there is still one remote […]