Travel in times of Corona
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T20:44:38+02:00Esther is traveling to from Curacao to Miami while the USA is in lock down due to the corona virus.
One month on Curaçao
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T21:00:20+02:00I will be spending the entire month of March on my beloved 'dushi korsou'. I am planning a writing retreat and some workshops.
Cheap car rental
Esther Jacobs2022-08-18T21:18:49+02:00As a location independent entrepreneur, I often rent cars as I travel the world. Over the years I have developed a system to always find the best deals for the most affordable cars and to NOT get ripped off by the car rental insurance.
Sustainable travel?
Esther Jacobs2022-09-14T11:21:43+02:00What I thought was just a ‘fun’ infographic of my flights in the past 10 years generated by the KLM app, turned out to cause quite some discussion about flying, CO2 and compensation. Never before has a post of mine generated over 35.000 views (!). The discussion was not [...]
How the book ‘Caribbean’ changed my life
Esther Jacobs2022-08-27T15:45:17+02:00How the book ‘Caribbean’ changed my life Some books are special. Not only because they are good reads, but because you read them at a special time in your life, or in a special place, or both. Some books really make or mark a change in your life. [...]
Travel light – packing advice
Esther Jacobs2022-08-27T15:51:39+02:00Travel light - packing advice “How can you travel with only one small carry-on bag?” Many people (especially women) think that you can never bring everything you need. As an example, I will show you exactly what I bring and how I pack. [...]
How pizza brings people together
Esther Jacobs2022-08-27T15:58:22+02:00How pizza brings people together Food adventures in Naples, Italy “Why is a woman like you having dinner by herself on Valentines Day?” asked a waiter at the famous pizzeria. When I replied that I like traveling by myself, he made me share a table in the crowded place [...]
10 classic digital nomad errors you want to avoid
Esther Jacobs2022-08-27T16:16:48+02:0010 classic digital nomad errors you want to avoid We all know these pictures of bronzed, smiling nomads with their laptop and a cocktail on the beach. Sorry to burst your bubble, but being a digital nomad isn’t all that idyllic. But hey, don’t even think about bringing [...]
Tantra and tattoos in Japan
Esther Jacobs2022-08-27T16:28:57+02:00Tantra and tattoos in Japan To my surprise I have found many similarities between my time in Japan and the Tantra workshop I did in Thailand a few weeks before. Both experiences were all about embracing my feminine side, being in the moment, surrendering, not trying to control. Since this [...]
Tantra with a control freak
Esther Jacobs2022-08-29T12:47:49+02:00Tantra with a control freak Why on earth had I signed myself up for a 6-day tantra yoga workshop? I had already stepped out of my comfort zone when I did a 7-day fast on this hippie island (check my blog: 'Fasting with a foodie'). Why did I [...]