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About We12travel

Hi! Welcome to We12travel (“we want to travel”). My name is Antonette and I’m a Dutch writer, hiker and world traveller.

After having made various round the world trips and living as a digital nomad for the past seven years most of the time, in the summer of 2023 I bought a house in Swedish Lapland, where I nowadays spend most of my time.

On We12travel you will find my personal stories of the journeys I make and I share my passion for the outdoors, nature and hiking. I’ve been writing on We12travel since 2011 and am one of the longest running personal outdoor and hiking blogs currently still active.

I will help you find the best hikes in the world, either short walks or multiday hikes. As a solo traveler I’ve hiked more than 50 multi day hikes across 5 different continents. I share my experiences about solo adventuring in the outdoors and encourage other females to live a more adventurous life.

Are you Dutch? Then make sure to visit the Dutch section of my website!

Best multiday hikes in the world

Over the past 20 years I have hiked more than 50 multi day hikes in five different contintens. I’ve gathered my favorites in this blogpost, from the Dutch Mountain Trail to the Everest Base Camp Trek and everything in between.

Solo hiking as a female

Most hikes I’ve done, I’ve made solo. Yes, that’s all by myself! Is that something you wish you’d have the courage for? Or want to read my tips and tricks how I prepare for safe solo female hiking? Then check my blog below!

Book your accommodation

Want to be well prepared for your trip? And leave home free of worries? Make sure to book your accommodation ahead to avoid being disappointed and/or having to hassle along the way. I use Booking for my reservations!

Freedom camping in Sweden

Sweden is my new homecountry and over the past decade I’ve spent the majority of my summers backpacking around Sweden. I’ll tell you all about the Swedish every man’s right and the rules of freedom camping in Sweden.

  • An evening walk around town ⭐️💚
#northernlights #aurora #auroraborealis #hemavan
  • Haere rā Aotearoa 
ā tōna wā ki tōna wāhi

I’m writing this from Auckland Airport while waiting at the check in for my journey home, my home at the other side of the world. As I write this, tears well up in my eyes. It’s impossible to explain a feeling for a place in the world that noone understands simply because they don’t feel the same. 
Another journey through New Zealand has come to an end. For exactly half of my life, this place has held a special place in my heart. I won’t even try to explain because how do you explain that a part of your heart tells you this is where you belong, but the other part of your heart knows you do not. During my trip the question “where do I belong” came to mind a lot. I have tried to answer this question before but I guess the only right answer is that I don’t belong anywhere but where my heart wants to be and if that is more than one place than that’s absolutely fine.
My time in New Zealand was short for now but yet it was another big adventure. The Universe tested my resilience in many ways but I’m grateful for every lesson learned. Between adventures, I translated my e-book into English (will be available for purchase soon) and I updated my guidebook which is currently sold out and will be reprinted early ‘25.
I’m leaving another piece of my heart behind in this beautiful land and I’m leaving with a tear and a smile at the same time.
Goodbye New Zealand, until we meet again ❤️
  • 24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! 
Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩
My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
  • A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
An evening walk around town ⭐️💚
#northernlights #aurora #auroraborealis #hemavan
An evening walk around town ⭐️💚 #northernlights #aurora #auroraborealis #hemavan
7 days ago
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Haere rā Aotearoa 
ā tōna wā ki tōna wāhi

I’m writing this from Auckland Airport while waiting at the check in for my journey home, my home at the other side of the world. As I write this, tears well up in my eyes. It’s impossible to explain a feeling for a place in the world that noone understands simply because they don’t feel the same. 
Another journey through New Zealand has come to an end. For exactly half of my life, this place has held a special place in my heart. I won’t even try to explain because how do you explain that a part of your heart tells you this is where you belong, but the other part of your heart knows you do not. During my trip the question “where do I belong” came to mind a lot. I have tried to answer this question before but I guess the only right answer is that I don’t belong anywhere but where my heart wants to be and if that is more than one place than that’s absolutely fine.
My time in New Zealand was short for now but yet it was another big adventure. The Universe tested my resilience in many ways but I’m grateful for every lesson learned. Between adventures, I translated my e-book into English (will be available for purchase soon) and I updated my guidebook which is currently sold out and will be reprinted early ‘25.
I’m leaving another piece of my heart behind in this beautiful land and I’m leaving with a tear and a smile at the same time.
Goodbye New Zealand, until we meet again ❤️
Haere rā Aotearoa ā tōna wā ki tōna wāhi I’m writing this from Auckland Airport while waiting at the check in for my journey home, my home at the other side of the world. As I write this, tears well up in my eyes. It’s impossible to explain a feeling for a place in the world that noone understands simply because they don’t feel the same. Another journey through New Zealand has come to an end. For exactly half of my life, this place has held a special place in my heart. I won’t even try to explain because how do you explain that a part of your heart tells you this is where you belong, but the other part of your heart knows you do not. During my trip the question “where do I belong” came to mind a lot. I have tried to answer this question before but I guess the only right answer is that I don’t belong anywhere but where my heart wants to be and if that is more than one place than that’s absolutely fine. My time in New Zealand was short for now but yet it was another big adventure. The Universe tested my resilience in many ways but I’m grateful for every lesson learned. Between adventures, I translated my e-book into English (will be available for purchase soon) and I updated my guidebook which is currently sold out and will be reprinted early ‘25. I’m leaving another piece of my heart behind in this beautiful land and I’m leaving with a tear and a smile at the same time. Goodbye New Zealand, until we meet again ❤️
2 weeks ago
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24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! 
Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩
My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! 
Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩
My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! 
Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩
My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! 
Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩
My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! 
Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩
My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! 
Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩
My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! 
Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩
My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
24 Hours at the Coromandel Peninsula! Started at Hot Water Beach, then went to Hahei, Shakespear Cliff, Waiau Kauri Grove and the Waiau Falls. Oh and Karangahake Gorge as well 🤩 My trip is almost coming to an end but not before one last adventure (see stories) #newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram
2 weeks ago
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A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅)
#newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
A morning at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Other than the geyser they make explode by adding soap to it, I really enjoyed it a lot. Great to rediscover this again since my last visit 22 years ago (yes I am that old 😅) #newzealand #nzmustdo #travel #travelgram #rotorua
3 weeks ago
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