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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.

  • What a three week roadtrip from Salt Lake City to Seattle looks like in short ๐Ÿคฉ
Dutchies: the complete 3 week itinerary is now available online, you know the way ๐Ÿ˜˜
#linkinbio #deltaairlines #visitsaltlakecity #visitidaho #traveloregon #travelportland #visitseattle
  • My Saturdaynight was better than yours ๐Ÿคฉ
#aurora #northernlights #lappland #sverige #sweden
  • AMERICA DAY 21 / Seattle
A full day to explore Seattle! What an amazing town this is. First up is a visit to the Space Needle with amazing views over the city and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Leaning back against the glass wall on such big altitude feels a little odd though ๐Ÿ˜…
The afternoon is spent having amazing food, walking around downtown and taking a harbour cruise. In the evening, our city pass allows me to head up the Space Needle again to admire the view with lights ๐Ÿ’ก
The next morning I drop off the car and embark on a 48 hour journey home to the north of Sweden. What an *amazing* adventure this has been!
#visitseattle #seattle #travel #travelgram
  • AMERICA DAY 20 / Portland to Seattle
For the first time in weeks itโ€™s raining. Itโ€™s Oregon after all ;-) I do a quick visit to the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and then cross the river over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington State. A long drive takes me to Seattle, the final destination of my roadtrip. Almost 6.000 kms driven in three weeks! Of course the #avgeek in me visits the Museum of Flight and in the evening a soccer match as Lumen Field in downtown Seattle!
#seattle #oregon #roadtrip #usa 
@burosix_nl @traveloregon @visitseattle
What a three week roadtrip from Salt Lake City to Seattle looks like in short ๐Ÿคฉ Dutchies: the complete 3 week itinerary is now available online, you know the way ๐Ÿ˜˜ #linkinbio #deltaairlines #visitsaltlakecity #visitidaho #traveloregon #travelportland #visitseattle
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My Saturdaynight was better than yours ๐Ÿคฉ #aurora #northernlights #lappland #sverige #sweden
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AMERICA DAY 21 / Seattle
A full day to explore Seattle! What an amazing town this is. First up is a visit to the Space Needle with amazing views over the city and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Leaning back against the glass wall on such big altitude feels a little odd though ๐Ÿ˜…
The afternoon is spent having amazing food, walking around downtown and taking a harbour cruise. In the evening, our city pass allows me to head up the Space Needle again to admire the view with lights ๐Ÿ’ก
The next morning I drop off the car and embark on a 48 hour journey home to the north of Sweden. What an *amazing* adventure this has been!
#visitseattle #seattle #travel #travelgram
AMERICA DAY 21 / Seattle
A full day to explore Seattle! What an amazing town this is. First up is a visit to the Space Needle with amazing views over the city and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Leaning back against the glass wall on such big altitude feels a little odd though ๐Ÿ˜…
The afternoon is spent having amazing food, walking around downtown and taking a harbour cruise. In the evening, our city pass allows me to head up the Space Needle again to admire the view with lights ๐Ÿ’ก
The next morning I drop off the car and embark on a 48 hour journey home to the north of Sweden. What an *amazing* adventure this has been!
#visitseattle #seattle #travel #travelgram
AMERICA DAY 21 / Seattle
A full day to explore Seattle! What an amazing town this is. First up is a visit to the Space Needle with amazing views over the city and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Leaning back against the glass wall on such big altitude feels a little odd though ๐Ÿ˜…
The afternoon is spent having amazing food, walking around downtown and taking a harbour cruise. In the evening, our city pass allows me to head up the Space Needle again to admire the view with lights ๐Ÿ’ก
The next morning I drop off the car and embark on a 48 hour journey home to the north of Sweden. What an *amazing* adventure this has been!
#visitseattle #seattle #travel #travelgram
AMERICA DAY 21 / Seattle
A full day to explore Seattle! What an amazing town this is. First up is a visit to the Space Needle with amazing views over the city and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Leaning back against the glass wall on such big altitude feels a little odd though ๐Ÿ˜…
The afternoon is spent having amazing food, walking around downtown and taking a harbour cruise. In the evening, our city pass allows me to head up the Space Needle again to admire the view with lights ๐Ÿ’ก
The next morning I drop off the car and embark on a 48 hour journey home to the north of Sweden. What an *amazing* adventure this has been!
#visitseattle #seattle #travel #travelgram
AMERICA DAY 21 / Seattle
A full day to explore Seattle! What an amazing town this is. First up is a visit to the Space Needle with amazing views over the city and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Leaning back against the glass wall on such big altitude feels a little odd though ๐Ÿ˜…
The afternoon is spent having amazing food, walking around downtown and taking a harbour cruise. In the evening, our city pass allows me to head up the Space Needle again to admire the view with lights ๐Ÿ’ก
The next morning I drop off the car and embark on a 48 hour journey home to the north of Sweden. What an *amazing* adventure this has been!
#visitseattle #seattle #travel #travelgram
AMERICA DAY 21 / Seattle A full day to explore Seattle! What an amazing town this is. First up is a visit to the Space Needle with amazing views over the city and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Leaning back against the glass wall on such big altitude feels a little odd though ๐Ÿ˜… The afternoon is spent having amazing food, walking around downtown and taking a harbour cruise. In the evening, our city pass allows me to head up the Space Needle again to admire the view with lights ๐Ÿ’ก The next morning I drop off the car and embark on a 48 hour journey home to the north of Sweden. What an *amazing* adventure this has been! #visitseattle #seattle #travel #travelgram
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AMERICA DAY 20 / Portland to Seattle
For the first time in weeks itโ€™s raining. Itโ€™s Oregon after all ;-) I do a quick visit to the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and then cross the river over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington State. A long drive takes me to Seattle, the final destination of my roadtrip. Almost 6.000 kms driven in three weeks! Of course the #avgeek in me visits the Museum of Flight and in the evening a soccer match as Lumen Field in downtown Seattle!
#seattle #oregon #roadtrip #usa 
@burosix_nl @traveloregon @visitseattle
AMERICA DAY 20 / Portland to Seattle
For the first time in weeks itโ€™s raining. Itโ€™s Oregon after all ;-) I do a quick visit to the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and then cross the river over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington State. A long drive takes me to Seattle, the final destination of my roadtrip. Almost 6.000 kms driven in three weeks! Of course the #avgeek in me visits the Museum of Flight and in the evening a soccer match as Lumen Field in downtown Seattle!
#seattle #oregon #roadtrip #usa 
@burosix_nl @traveloregon @visitseattle
AMERICA DAY 20 / Portland to Seattle
For the first time in weeks itโ€™s raining. Itโ€™s Oregon after all ;-) I do a quick visit to the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and then cross the river over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington State. A long drive takes me to Seattle, the final destination of my roadtrip. Almost 6.000 kms driven in three weeks! Of course the #avgeek in me visits the Museum of Flight and in the evening a soccer match as Lumen Field in downtown Seattle!
#seattle #oregon #roadtrip #usa 
@burosix_nl @traveloregon @visitseattle
AMERICA DAY 20 / Portland to Seattle
For the first time in weeks itโ€™s raining. Itโ€™s Oregon after all ;-) I do a quick visit to the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and then cross the river over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington State. A long drive takes me to Seattle, the final destination of my roadtrip. Almost 6.000 kms driven in three weeks! Of course the #avgeek in me visits the Museum of Flight and in the evening a soccer match as Lumen Field in downtown Seattle!
#seattle #oregon #roadtrip #usa 
@burosix_nl @traveloregon @visitseattle
AMERICA DAY 20 / Portland to Seattle
For the first time in weeks itโ€™s raining. Itโ€™s Oregon after all ;-) I do a quick visit to the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and then cross the river over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington State. A long drive takes me to Seattle, the final destination of my roadtrip. Almost 6.000 kms driven in three weeks! Of course the #avgeek in me visits the Museum of Flight and in the evening a soccer match as Lumen Field in downtown Seattle!
#seattle #oregon #roadtrip #usa 
@burosix_nl @traveloregon @visitseattle
AMERICA DAY 20 / Portland to Seattle
For the first time in weeks itโ€™s raining. Itโ€™s Oregon after all ;-) I do a quick visit to the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and then cross the river over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington State. A long drive takes me to Seattle, the final destination of my roadtrip. Almost 6.000 kms driven in three weeks! Of course the #avgeek in me visits the Museum of Flight and in the evening a soccer match as Lumen Field in downtown Seattle!
#seattle #oregon #roadtrip #usa 
@burosix_nl @traveloregon @visitseattle
AMERICA DAY 20 / Portland to Seattle For the first time in weeks itโ€™s raining. Itโ€™s Oregon after all ๐Ÿ˜‰ I do a quick visit to the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and then cross the river over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington State. A long drive takes me to Seattle, the final destination of my roadtrip. Almost 6.000 kms driven in three weeks! Of course the #avgeek in me visits the Museum of Flight and in the evening a soccer match as Lumen Field in downtown Seattle! #seattle #oregon #roadtrip #usa @burosix_nl @traveloregon @visitseattle
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