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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!

Sylen wandeling

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.

  • A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
  • Voor degenen die mij al langer volgen … kunnen jullie je nog herinneren dat ik na de eerste week op Te Araroa mijn voeten compleet kapot had gelopen op 90 Mile Beach en dat ik een week niet kon lopen daarna?
Mijn dankzij jullie kwam ik toen op het idee om Injinji toesocks te kopen en dit bleen een lifesaver want sindsdien heb ik geen blaar of schuurplek meer gehad. 
Inmiddels ben ik drie paar verder en heb ik ook een paar warme teensokken voor in mn hoge boots voor de komende koude maanden. Alhoewel ik in het begin sceptisch was (“het ziet er niet uit joh, hoe kan dat nou fijn zijn?”) wil ik inmiddels niks anders meer. Benieuwd waarom? Lees dan mijn nieuwste blog via de link in bio!
#zweden #sverige #sweden #hiking #womenwhohike #injinji #injinjisocks
  • A perfect fall day in Dorotea 🔥
#fall #herfst #autumn #autumnvibes #höst #teamherfst #lappland #lapland #norrland #västerbotten #dorotea #herlifeinsweden
  • Just another night in Lapland 🤩
With the first observations from my home!
#aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … 
Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱
Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder).
If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. 
Picture locations:
1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪
2. Dorotea 🇸🇪
3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪
4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪
5. Idre 🇸🇪
6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴
7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴
8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️
9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪
10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴
#volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
A legend’s last journey … Tomorrow my beloved Volvo Rudolph will start his last big journey when we’re leaving the north and will start a two week roadtrip back to where it all started for us almost six years ago: my longtime hometown of Arnhem in 🇳🇱 Over the past years we have done no less than eight trips up to Sweden from Arnhem, half of them even across the arctic circle. He provided me with the feeling of being safe and a tiny home on wheels when I did not have a physical home of my own. It’s now however time for him to retire and take it easier. After flying back to Sweden in a few weeks time, I will start my search for a newer car which is outfitted for the cold winters here in Sweden (read the first comment for why he cannot be here in winter because I know some of you will wonder). If you see us driving by from Dorotea to Malmö and then onwards to Arnhem sometime over the next two weeks, wave to us along the way. Picture locations: 1. Arctic circle 🇸🇪 2. Dorotea 🇸🇪 3. Vålådalen 🇸🇪 4. Near Arvidsjaur 🇸🇪 5. Idre 🇸🇪 6. Nordkapp 🇳🇴 7. Along E48 to the Nordkapp 🇳🇴 8. Arnhem with Fritz 🇳🇱❤️ 9. Tyngsjö, Dalarna 🇸🇪 10. Åkrafjord 🇳🇴 #volvo #volvov40 #roadtrip
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Voor degenen die mij al langer volgen … kunnen jullie je nog herinneren dat ik na de eerste week op Te Araroa mijn voeten compleet kapot had gelopen op 90 Mile Beach en dat ik een week niet kon lopen daarna?
Mijn dankzij jullie kwam ik toen op het idee om Injinji toesocks te kopen en dit bleen een lifesaver want sindsdien heb ik geen blaar of schuurplek meer gehad. 
Inmiddels ben ik drie paar verder en heb ik ook een paar warme teensokken voor in mn hoge boots voor de komende koude maanden. Alhoewel ik in het begin sceptisch was (“het ziet er niet uit joh, hoe kan dat nou fijn zijn?”) wil ik inmiddels niks anders meer. Benieuwd waarom? Lees dan mijn nieuwste blog via de link in bio!
#zweden #sverige #sweden #hiking #womenwhohike #injinji #injinjisocks
Voor degenen die mij al langer volgen … kunnen jullie je nog herinneren dat ik na de eerste week op Te Araroa mijn voeten compleet kapot had gelopen op 90 Mile Beach en dat ik een week niet kon lopen daarna? Mijn dankzij jullie kwam ik toen op het idee om Injinji toesocks te kopen en dit bleen een lifesaver want sindsdien heb ik geen blaar of schuurplek meer gehad. Inmiddels ben ik drie paar verder en heb ik ook een paar warme teensokken voor in mn hoge boots voor de komende koude maanden. Alhoewel ik in het begin sceptisch was (“het ziet er niet uit joh, hoe kan dat nou fijn zijn?”) wil ik inmiddels niks anders meer. Benieuwd waarom? Lees dan mijn nieuwste blog via de link in bio! #zweden #sverige #sweden #hiking #womenwhohike #injinji #injinjisocks
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A perfect fall day in Dorotea 🔥
#fall #herfst #autumn #autumnvibes #höst #teamherfst #lappland #lapland #norrland #västerbotten #dorotea #herlifeinsweden
A perfect fall day in Dorotea 🔥 #fall #herfst #autumn #autumnvibes #höst #teamherfst #lappland #lapland #norrland #västerbotten #dorotea #herlifeinsweden
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Just another night in Lapland 🤩
With the first observations from my home!
#aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
Just another night in Lapland 🤩
With the first observations from my home!
#aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
Just another night in Lapland 🤩
With the first observations from my home!
#aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
Just another night in Lapland 🤩
With the first observations from my home!
#aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
Just another night in Lapland 🤩
With the first observations from my home!
#aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
Just another night in Lapland 🤩
With the first observations from my home!
#aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
Just another night in Lapland 🤩
With the first observations from my home!
#aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
Just another night in Lapland 🤩 With the first observations from my home! #aurora #northernlights #autoraborealis #dorotea #lappland #norrland #magic #sweden #sverige #zweden #emigrerennaarzweden
3 days ago
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