DAINYEL ON THE MOVE
Dainyel · Dutch travel creator

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scenic route.

I’m Dainyel. I turn time on the road into honest travel stories, films and the moments you can’t plan.

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Dainyel beside an elephant in Thailand
Curious by nature.
Always on the move.
The person behind the passport

Hi, I’m Dainyel.
Let’s take a detour.

I’m a travel creator from Emmen, the Netherlands. A trip to Barcelona at 18 started something that never really stopped.

Since then, I’ve studied in Thailand and Bali, found a second home in a local bar, and learned that a good trip is as much about the people as the place.

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16 placesAlready part of the storyStories & filmsFrom a personal perspective
The travel atlas

Every place leaves
something with you.

Explore the countries, territories and memories that shaped the way I travel. New places join the story only when I reveal them.

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World map highlighting Dainyel’s previously visited destinations16 visited places · a world of memories

Real visits, real memories. The next destination stays a surprise.

The next chapter

Trip to Latin America

The route stays secret until I get there.

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Travel changes the way you see

Stories worth
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Dainyel walking towards an ornate Thai temple
Thailand · three-month exchange

More than the land of smiles.

New perspectives, city streets and room to breathe.

Cliffs above the turquoise sea on Nusa Penida
Bali · 2024–2025

The island beyond the feed.

Three months of study life, family and an honest reflection.

Monks and visitors gathered inside a Thai temple
Thailand · solo travel

Thailand, on my own.

A different rhythm. A journey with room to be surprised.

Stories in motion

Some moments
need moving pictures.

The road, the ocean and the moments in between. Open a film to get a little closer.

Aerial view over the Philippine coast
Philippines · travel film

One journey.
One moment at a time.

A scooter ride along an island road
On the road

Take the long way.

A whale shark moving beneath the water
Beneath the blue

A different world.

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More about Dainyel

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Based in Emmen, the Netherlands · travelling since 18

Always on the move.
Here’s the story.

My friends and family have always known me as the one ready for the next trip. DainyelOnTheMove simply gave that feeling a name. What keeps me travelling is not a checklist of places, but the people, cultures and perspectives I find along the way.

Where it started

One trip opened the door.

At 18, I went to Barcelona with someone who quickly became one of my closest friends. That first shared adventure made travel feel like more than a holiday—and started an appetite for seeing much more of the world.

Since then, I’ve looked for the contrasts that make a place feel real: a local meal, a new culture, a good night out, then an early start for a hike, a beach or somewhere I did not expect to find.

Travel is not a scorecard. It is the perspective you bring home, and the respect you show while you are away.

The person behind the passport

Beyond the highlight reel.

There is more to DainyelOnTheMove than a destination list. Open a card for the things that shape how I see a place.

Open-minded by nature

I am social, adventurous and happiest when I can see a culture through the eyes of the people who live there. Showing respect for local norms matters as much as finding the good views.

More than a first impression

Working as an assistant manager taught me to read people, bring humour to a moment and make room for everyone. I carry that curiosity into every conversation on the road.

The gadget man

My camera, travel tech and a bag full of practical things always come with me. Friends gave me the nickname “gadget-man”; it is how I make sure a moment does not disappear when the trip ends.

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A few things that make a trip mine

Curious by day. Up for anything.

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Culture with respect

I want to experience local life on its own terms: listen first, try the food and learn what makes a place tick.

02

Make room for detours

I plan the essentials, then decide plenty on location. The unplanned conversation, side street or local tip is often the story I remember.

03

Animals and outdoors

I am a real animal lover. Nature, wildlife, hiking, snorkelling and diving are where I slow down and feel most present.

04

Move to reset

Fitness keeps my mind clear wherever I am. A gym session, bike ride or hike is part of my routine, whether I am home or far away.

The rhythm of a trip

Make room for the unexpected.

I like enough structure to make the most of a day, with enough freedom for it to become something else entirely.

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From breakfast to late night

Breakfast early, explore or take it slow, a drink somewhere new, then dinner and a night out. I like a travel day with a little bit of everything.

02

Connection over convenience

Hostels are not always the easiest choice, but they bring people together. The shared stories often matter more to me than an extra hour of sleep.

03

Keep walking

“No importa el camino, lo importante es seguir caminando.”

The path does not matter; what matters is that you keep walking.
The moments I bring home

A little adventure goes a long way.

From an adrenaline rush above the coast to a quiet moment beside an elephant, every trip has more than one kind of story.

Dainyel ziplining above a tropical beach
A view from above

Taking the leap

Ziplining is one of the ways I like to get outside my routine and see a place from a completely different angle.

Dainyel beside an elephant in Thailand
A moment in Thailand

Making time for animals

I try to visit an animal park or zoo when I travel. Moments like this one remind me to slow down and take in what’s around me.

A growing travel map

Places so far.

From my first trip to Barcelona to longer stays in Southeast Asia, these are some of the places that have shaped my view of the world.

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EuropeSpain · Italy · Portugal · Belgium · Poland · Sweden · Germany · Denmark · Scotland · Vatican City
CaribbeanCuraçao · Aruba
North AfricaTunisia
Southeast AsiaIndonesia, including Bali · Thailand · Philippines
A personal story from Bangkok

A sacred Sak Yant tattoo

In Bangkok, I received a sacred Sak Yant tattoo from Arjan Neng. The moving image above captures part of that experience—a story that means something personal to me.

What’s next

The next chapter is still unfolding.

Trip to Latin America. The route stays secret until I get there.

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My creator kit
The creator’s corner · built for the road

My travel
creator kit.

A practical setup that lets me capture the moments, sounds and perspectives I want to bring home.

Pack light, tell the story

Made for moments in motion.

I travel with a backpack and an extra bag. Everything below comes along to help me record, edit and share the journey as it happens.

01Aerial footage

Two travel drones

DJI Mini 3 and DJI Neo 2 for perspectives that begin above the road.

02On the move

GoPro HERO13

My action camera for the wet, fast and unpredictable parts of a trip.

03Smooth movement

GoPro Fluid AI

The gimbal I use to keep walking shots and moving scenes steady.

04Clear sound

DJI Mic Mini

A compact microphone setup for cleaner voices and moments from the road.

05Everyday capture

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Always close by for photos, quick clips, navigation and sharing the journey as it happens.

06Finishing the story

Laptop, tripod & essentials

The practical extras I use to back up footage, edit on the road and keep the setup working.

The setup will keep evolving

Every trip teaches me what to pack next.

This is the kit I’m taking into the next chapter. As I learn what works best on the road, I’ll update this page.

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The travel atlas

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Where I’ve been

Places on the map

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Visited
Interactive map of destinations visited by DainyelPreviously visited countries and territories, and only destinations explicitly revealed on the new trip.

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Country outlines: Natural Earth map data, simplified for this travel map.

Places I’ve visited

Visited destinations and trip years: Spain (2020); Barcelona (2021, two trips, and 2024); Italy (Milan 2022, Rome 2023); Portugal (2023); Belgium (Namur 2023); Poland, Sweden, Denmark and Scotland (2023); Germany (every year); Vatican City (2023); Curaçao (2019 and 2022); Aruba (2023); Tunisia (2024); Bali, Indonesia (2024–2025); Thailand (2024 and 2025); and the Philippines (2025).

Trip to Latin America

Revealed along the way.

The route stays secret until I get there.

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Travel, stories & the kit I carry

Keep exploring with me.

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Creator profile

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Dutch travel creator · Emmen, the Netherlands

Real places. A personal perspective.

With a degree in International Business and experience as an assistant manager, I bring curiosity, practical thinking and a personal voice to travel content.

  • Personal travel stories and destination films
  • Vertical videos and photo-led social content
  • Travel, outdoors, gear and lifestyle collaborations

Explore real work from Thailand, Bali and the Philippines below. The work below shows the style and formats I create.

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A coast in the Philippines filmed from above
What I can create

Stories made to feel lived in.

Every collaboration starts with the location and the story, then finds the format that suits the audience.

01 / DESTINATIONS

Travel storytelling

Personal stories and short films that show the experience around a place, from the street food to the quiet moments between locations.

02 / SHORT FORM

Social moments

Vertical videos and photo-led posts for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts that feel native to the journey.

03 / CREATOR CONTENT

On the road

Thoughtful creator content for travel, outdoors, gear and lifestyle projects—captured in a way that keeps the real setting intact.

How I like to work

Clear, practical and honest.

I am building DainyelOnTheMove for people who value the experience as much as the final image.

01. Start with the fit

We agree on the purpose, audience, deliverables and why the collaboration belongs on the channel.

02. Make it useful

The result should give viewers a real sense of the place, product or experience instead of a generic advertisement.

03. Share it clearly

We keep communication simple and agree on approvals, usage and timing before publishing anything.

A coast in the Philippines filmed from above
See the work in context

Travel, as it happened.

The best way to understand the style is to see the stories and films already on the site. They combine personal perspective, local detail, movement and the occasional unplanned moment.

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Selected work

A feel for the journey.

Longtail boats on a lake in Khao Sok

Thailand, in words.

A personal long read about a three-month study exchange. Read the story →

Surfers in the water at sunset in Bali

Bali, beyond the feed.

Photographs and an honest perspective on living and studying on the island. Explore the story →

Aerial view over the Philippine coast

The Philippines, in motion.

A short film from the road. The full written story is still in progress. Watch the film →

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This profile contains my current offer and work examples. For a project brief or usage details, contact me on Instagram.

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One journey, one moment at a time.

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Philippines · a glimpse from the road

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A ride through the island.

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Philippines · on the road

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Beneath the Philippine blue.

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Philippines · whale shark encounter

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A moment at Alas Kedaton.

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Bali · flying foxes at Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest

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A sacred Sak Yant tattoo.

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Bangkok · a personal experience with Arjan Neng

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The video diary

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The video diary

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The film collection

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Travel films, short moments and a look behind the lens. Choose a film to open its player and the story behind it, or visit a social channel.

Aerial view over the Philippine coast
Philippines · travel film

One journey.
One moment at a time.

A scooter ride along an island road
On the road

Take the long way.

A whale shark moving beneath the water
Beneath the blue

A different world.

Bali · short moment

A moment at Alas Kedaton.

Thailand · behind the lens

A sacred Sak Yant tattoo.

YouTube · channel

Find me on YouTube.

Behind the lens · choose to load player

A moment from Instagram.