Young girl with a surfboard on the beach in Byron bay

About me

Hi, I am Simone. I am an adventurous introvert, who loves to travel from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. One day I got tired of answering all the questions about my trips, so I started writing about them. One thing leads to another, and here I am. Welcome to my blog yearsabroad!

I share how I am able to travel, my experiences in the form of travel guides, travel tips, and travel stories so that you can get new ideas about your next travel destination or even a short weekend escape. I have traveled to over 30 countries. 

I try to spend less on material things, and I do not hold back when it comes to experiences. That is what I suggest doing to all travellers. Do not hesitate to spend money on a scuba or skydive as these are experiences to cherish forever.

I hope you enjoy reading my website. If I can help you in any way, send me an email, write a comment, or DM me on my Instagram

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in you sail. Explore. Dream. Discover."

-Agnes Repplier

Frequently Asked Questions

I use a 35mm film camera and if not I edit all my photos with Lightroom

Either Canon-A1 or my good old iPhone 

30 countries and counting! I plan to visit all of them over a lifetime 

Where is so hard to pick! My favs would be South-Africa, Portugal, Italy.. ACTUALLY ah this is so hard!! 

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