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Leon de Leeuw
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Travel plans for 2021
Again this proves to be a challenging year to travel. In the sense that it requires testing and advance planning to go anywhere. However,...
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Leon de Leeuw
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No city is perfect
For a long time I was fascinated by Berlin. I visited in 2001 and loved how free it felt. I went back many times. Basically it's a true...
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Leon de Leeuw
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The southeasternmost point of the mainland EU
The South-Easternmost point of the continental EU, Rezovo village on the Turkish border.
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Leon de Leeuw
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Adventure calls
From Sofia, I got to the Central Balkan mountain range by train for just €1,80. It was sunny and warm.
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Leon de Leeuw
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Morning coffee
No matter how hard the working days can be, a morning coffee on a sunny weekend makes up for it.
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Leon de Leeuw
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Life is short
Too short to do everything, long enough to do a few things very well. Family, friends and your own health are the most important. But so...
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Leon de Leeuw
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Don't settle down if you don't want to
If you don't want to settle down, there's no need. This post offers some motivation to keep doing what you feel you must.
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Leon de Leeuw
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Difficulties of being an expat
It's never easy and it never will be. I'll be the first one to recommend anyone to go abroad for a while but I'll be the last on
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Leon de Leeuw
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Sometimes, it's good the way it is
Living abroad has its challenges. But sometimes it's also good the way it is, and you'll feel you found your place.
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Leon de Leeuw
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Dear Bulgarians, stand up for yourselves
I love Bulgaria and all Bulgarians I met have welcomed me with open arms. But I would bring up one point for improvement.
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Leon de Leeuw
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Ups and downs of living abroad
It seems like it's all fun. It is, until it's not. Living abroad is hard. Yet it's also very rewarding.
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Leon de Leeuw
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Start living already
Your days are numbered. So are everyone's. Start living today.
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Leon de Leeuw
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There is a place for you
If you're reading this, know I felt the same as you. Yearning for adventure, wanting to head out. Leaving my safe nest for trips under t
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Leon de Leeuw
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My feelings for Bulgaria
After 3,5 years in Bulgaria, I'm over the phase of deciding whether I like it here or not. I do, otherwise I would have left a long time
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Leon de Leeuw
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The call of adventure
Living abroad, you partly or completely have to reinvent yourself. Mostly if you go alone. The advice 'just be who you are' doesn't fly...
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Leon de Leeuw
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Minimalist approach to working around the world
Over life, people buy stuff. Then they live in a bigger place and buy even more. Most never stop buying and consuming. There are many...
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Leon de Leeuw
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Why NOT to quit your job to travel
It happens to many of us, the sudden urge to let it all be and leave on a trip. To travel for months or years on end. Why not even...
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Leon de Leeuw
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Reflections on moving abroad
Living abroad, albeit for a short period of time, will change your life. If you’re open to it, your host country will influence your very...
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