We are Robin, Bente, and Zimo, and together, we are traveling through Europe in our self-built camper. On this page, we share our story, including how we came up with the idea to travel, and decided to leave our certainties in the Netherlands behind
Robin
My name is Robin, and I’m 26 years old. I originally come from Voorschoten, a small village near The Hague. I met Bente in 2019 through a mutual group of friends, and we’ve been together ever since. Before we started traveling, we lived together for 2 years in an apartment in The Hague. After a while, city life didn’t suit us well, and we started thinking about alternatives.
Unfortunately, it’s challenging nowadays for the younger generation without savings to buy a house. We could have bought something, but it seemed like an unwise choice. High prices and often poor locations with little space and no garden. We started thinking about alternatives, and one of the few options that remained was a camper. Fortunately, we can combine this well with our passion for traveling.
In August 2022, I started my own business as a photographer as a self-employed person (ZZP), in addition to my work at Prorail. One of my favorite hobbies is flying a drone. Over the years, I’ve logged so many flight hours that I can confidently say I have a feel for it. I sell the photos and videos I create, and occasionally, I take on local assignments. You can also see all the footage on our YouTube channel.
Bente
Hi, my name is Bente, and I’m 22 years old. I’ve been in a relationship with Robin since 2019. After a period of moving back and forth between our parents, we lived together in The Hague for 2 years. During this time, I worked as a barista in a small local coffee shop.
I love being creative, and during my work, I discovered my passion for cooking and baking. I also enjoy listening to music.
Both of us had the idea of traveling in a camper, but initially, it remained more of a concept. Eventually, we decided to buy a van because we wanted to break free from the routine, and we couldn’t find a house in the Netherlands. We’ve been traveling for a while now, and I haven’t regretted it for a second.
Zimo
Finally, Zimo travels with us. Zimo was born in August 2022 and has been with us since October. Zimo is a belusky, which is a mix between a Belgian Malinois and a husky. You might expect him to be very active, but surprisingly, Zimo is quite calm. He enjoys being outdoors a lot and loves playing with other dogs. Most of all, he loves getting a big hug and being around people.
