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Moving to Poland after ten years in Bulgaria
My thoughts on moving from Bulgaria to Poland
Leon de Leeuw
5 min read


My reflection on the Bulgarian tourism industry
After ten years I make an assessment of how I view the Bulgarian hospitality sector.
Leon de Leeuw
2 min read


A Dutch autumn
In the Netherlands for a while.
Leon de Leeuw
2 min read


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,...
Leon de Leeuw
2 min read


Travels through 2020
Not an easy year to travel. Or at least, not when you don't want to dig in and do some research.
Leon de Leeuw
2 min read


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...
Leon de Leeuw
3 min read


The southeasternmost point of the mainland EU
The South-Easternmost point of the continental EU, Rezovo village on the Turkish border.
Leon de Leeuw
1 min read


Adventure calls
From Sofia, I got to the Central Balkan mountain range by train for just €1,80. It was sunny and warm.
Leon de Leeuw
1 min read


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.
Leon de Leeuw
1 min read


Start living already
Your days are numbered. So are everyone's. Start living today.
Leon de Leeuw
2 min read


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...
Leon de Leeuw
1 min read


Treading new ground
He who travels Will never be the same No matter if far oversees Or to the town across the river It’s step by step The traveler...
Leon de Leeuw
1 min read


Don't hit the gym on January 1st
Start one good habit. The gym will be packed the first two weeks of the year. Then, most lose their motivation, lay on their couches and...
Leon de Leeuw
2 min read


What I take with me when I travel
All bought from China with Aliexpress. Click image for a description and look below the gallery to find the links to buy these items...
Leon de Leeuw
1 min read


Hotel reflections
The dark hotel hallways started looking the same. Yellow walls with paintings of the countryside. Or just plain posters. Cold staircases...
Leon de Leeuw
2 min read


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...
Leon de Leeuw
6 min read


Don't be afraid to travel alone
At first, I traveled alone because I had no other choice. I grew to love it. Traveling alone has become my standard. It does not bother...
Leon de Leeuw
3 min read


Hiking trails in Bulgaria - What makes it the thing I love most?
Ever since I came to Bulgaria, I’ve been exploring its trails. There are many leading into the hills and onto steep mountains. All over the
Leon de Leeuw
6 min read


Reasons to go travel alone
Traveling spontaneously Little is more exciting making a coffee and start preparing a good trip. The good part is that you don’t need...
Leon de Leeuw
7 min read


Klisura: One of my first trips in Bulgaria
It was late in January 2015. I zipped up my backpack with just a toothbrush and a shawl in it and left for the central station. I took...
Leon de Leeuw
4 min read
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