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.

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.

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.

Animals and outdoors

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Peru is high on the list.

There is still a lot of world to see. Wherever I go next, I will share the people, places and perspectives I bring home along the way.

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