Simon

Fascinated by the people and places I’ve encountered on the road, I began documenting these moments through writing and photography. When I met Karla, we quickly realized we shared the same desire: not just to capture memories for ourselves, but to share meaningful stories with the world.

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Now, after seven years of extensive travel, we’ve built Colorful Journeys and contributed writing and photography to the latest Lonely Planet Vietnam guidebooks. Born and raised in the Netherlands, I’ve been lucky to explore more than 25 countries, but for the past six years, I’ve called Vietnam home.

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My favorite places include the wind-swept landscapes of northern Europe (yes, rain and wind really are my favorite weather!) and the remote mountain regions of Vietnam, where I’m happiest navigating winding roads by motorbike and enjoying home-cooked meals with a cup of rice wine.