At a Glance

I’m a traveler, writer, teacher, and a bit of a fighter. Though Dutch-American by nationality, I’ve visited five continents and lived in four.

I’ve been based in the Philippines for nearly a decade now but still get itchy feet on a regular basis. All that to say, you’ll find quite a variety of posts on my blog.

Here’s a mini guide to what you can find on Trips with Flo:

• My MMA Journey: exploring martial arts and boxing gyms
  • Team Lakay: getting started, getting schooled, getting serious
  • Best martial arts gyms in Manila
  • Sydney gyms: MMA in Newtown and Marrickville

• The Philippines: enough islands for a lifetime of adventure
  • Things to do in Manila: visiting Intramuros and renewing visas, exploring China Town (coming soon), volunteering, and finding things to love
  • Day Trips: Tagaytay, Lakes Pandin and Yambo
  • Travel Guides: surfing in Baler, permaculture and Panagbenga in Baguio

• Australia: land of kangaroos, beaches, long train rides, and MMA
  • Day Trips: beach, surf, kangaroo encounter, Hunter Valley wine tour
  • Travel Guide: exploring Port Stephens, camping on Scarborough beach
  • Things to know about: boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and the live music scene in Sydney

• Europe: every so often, I make my way back home
  • A day in Amsterdam
  • Burgers’ Zoo
  • A child-friendly weekend in Luxembourg
  • Three days in Malta

• Budget Travel and Online Work: can you live the work-from-anywhere dream?
  • Is teaching online worth it?
  • Traveling on budget with WorkAway
  • Things to know about Couchsurfing

• Travel Tips: sharing what I’ve learned
  • How to pack light
  • How to not get sick traveling
  • How to learn a language fast

• Third-Culture Thoughts: experiencing life as a global citizen
  • The stresses and joys of uprooting
  • Pros and cons of expat life
  • Sledgehammer: an introduction