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TravelerToGo.
No. 1 January 2017
Paris
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6 Thalys Company
The passion of Cheese
Highlights in Paris
A Celebration
Cities along the Way
Thalys Snow Destinations
Travel the World
Mind Game
30 Survey
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about
A
thought
Nina Beck
Editor in Chief
I would like to thank you for your interest in this publication! A lot of
work and thought has been involved in the creation of TravelerToGo.
The result is not only the first print magazine by Thalys but also
an excellent guide designed for the train ride from Amsterdam
to Paris and back. Your front seat now contains of a friendly and
beneficial travel companion happy to deliver useful information on
your destinations and to make your trip even more entertaining and
enrichening.
Another big thank you goes to everyone who contributed to the
completion. Behind every great publication stands a great team. I am
proud to have worked together with
some of the most creative and ambitious people who have crossed my
path.
We hope you enjoy reading TravelerToGo as much as we
enjoyed creating it.
Nina Beck
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The
Creators
Jill Bannse Yoenjoo Lee Mona Kreimeier
Graphic Designer Project Leader Art Director
TravelerToGo’s designer Jill is not
only one of the most
talented but also one of the most
dedicated artists Thalys has
cooperated with. After
finishing her education as graphic
designer she has been working
as freelance designer ever since.
Thalys is looking forward towards
further projects and collaboration
with Jill.
As head of the team, Yeonjoo has
proved her ability to
master any complication
multiple times. After she
graduated from London
Management School and
finished her traineeship in
Amsterdam with success, Thalys
welcomed her with open arms.
Since then she has convinced
Thalys with her managing and
organizational skills in many fields
of the firm.
Mona is on the way to
becoming the Senior Art Director
of Thalys’ Marketing division. Her
years of experience during as well
as after her studies in New York
and Amsterdam led her way from
designing book covers to layouting
high fashion magazines. Mona’s
creativity has been crucial in the
process of shaping Thalys’ design
and image.
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The company`s´
History
Founded in 1996, Thalys is the only truly
multicultural rail service to have achieved
a high-speed international
link between four countries.
1996First Thalys
Paris-Brussels-
Amsterdam line.
From Paris, the trip
to Brussels takes
2h03, and the trip
to Amsterdam takes
4h47.
1998 Thalys
Neige (“Snow”)
offers service to
winter recreation
areas from the
Tarentaise Valley
to Bourg St.
Maurice
2003First Thalys
Nuits d’Eté (“Summer
Nights”) trains operate
on the Brussels -
Marne-la-Vallée ine
in the context of the
company’s partnership
with Disney.
1996 1998 2003
2005Thalys offers
passengers free WiFi
connection on board
its trains First ever
joint project involving
Thalys and Eurostar
Partnership launched
with AVV, the public
transport network of
Aachen
2005
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2007 2009 2010 2013
2007Entrance of the
DB in the capital of
Thalys International.
Dematerialisation of
tickets with Ticketless
The launch of the first
renovated Thalys
2011Brussels Airlines
and Jet Airways joined
forces with Thalys to
connect the centre
of Paris with their
networks, via Brussels
Airport
2013Service
quality Thalys, first
international high
speed train with NF
Service certification.
Thalys is built on
the idea of making
traveling easy and
comfortable.
Sustainability
By minimising its environmental impact and
maximising its added value for the customer, Thalys’
objective is to offer the best transport solutions
between Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Essen.
Thalys commits to having the best possible impact on
the environment, its passengers and its territories:
“Thalys has a firm commitment to Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR). It follows from a simple
ambition: to take responsibility as a member of
society in all aspects of our business.” Agnés Ogier,
CEO of Thalys. Our objectives lay in 3 areas.
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FOOD
The
Passion
of Cheese
Dutch vs. French
by Julian Peters
How well do you
know cheese?
© Jill Bannse
Wine and cheese are
delicacies that are
popular all over Europe
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E
ven though our two
destinations
Amsterdam and Paris show
few in common on the first sight,
there is one culinary both cultures
are passionate about: cheese.
Nothing says joie de vivre français
like an oozing triple crème. The
French enjoy a lot of cheese.
And more importantly, they are
deeply connected to and proud of
their cheese. They have a rich and
storied cheese history, a deeprooted
culture of cheese, and more
than a thousand cheeses in their
lexicon. But coming from a country
rich in fertile farmland that’s
perfect for dairy cows, it seems
quite natural that the Dutch also
have a visible passion for good
cheese.
Be it at breakfast, on sandwiches,
cut in cubes and served with
mustard, or even fried in a
croquette, you can find an excuse
to eat cheese any time of day. So
next time you find yourself passing
a specialist cheese shop, stop and
explore the delicious world of
Dutch cheese inside.
The Netherlands produces a
variety of tempting cheeses, but
the most typical and best known
are the hard or semi-hard cheeses.
made for grating, slicing and
sandwiches. Filled with holes,
Maasdammer has a sweet nutty
taste that resembles Emmentaller
(swiss cheese). Deliciously creamy
Boerenkaas (farmers cheese) is
made with fresh unpasteurised
milk.
Compared to other blue cheeses,
Bleu de Graven or Delft’s Blauw
has a rich, fairly mild flavour.
You’ll also find cheeses studded
with herbs and spices like cloves,
mustard seeds, nettles and most
commonly cumin.
For an introduction to the most
popular Dutch cheeses, stop
by the Cheese Museum or one
of the Henri Willig Cheese and
More shops. Next, visit the
Reypenaer Tasting Room for a
professionally-guided tasting of
their award-winning cheese. In
the Negen Straatjes (9 Streets) the
Kaaskamer’s shelves are stuffed
with cheese from the Netherlands
and abroad. If can’t commit to a
big block, order a baguettes with
the cheese of your choice. or offer
a taste before you buy.
French cheese also appears in
a broad variety. Every region of
France has its own particular
cheeses. Back in the time of
General de Gaulle, France had
246 cheeses – and it has quite a
few more than that now, given the
large number of new products,
inventions or copies of traditional
cheeses, that have emerged
from France’s hundreds of dairy
companies in the past 20 years.
You might be familiar with Gouda
– rightfully Holland’s most popular
cheese. Yet its only when tasting
Gouda in its country of origin that
it’s revealed how complex it can
actually be. Gouda is categorised
by how long it has been aged: jong
(1 month), belegen (4 months),
oud (10 months), and overjarig (1
year or more). It starts out its life
as mild and creamy, but develops
a drier texture and more intense
flavour the longer it’s aged.
Beyond a broad spectrum of
Goudas, the Netherlands produces
a number of other cheeses.
Geitenkaas (goat cheese) is a
bright white semi-hard cheese
© Jill Bannse
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FOOD
Top 3
Dutch
delicacies
1.
Gouda
Gouda is the king of Dutch cheeses.
For many years, cheese makers
throughout the world have tried
copying its recipe, not often
successfully. Gouda is typically
made from pasteurised cow’s milk.
2.
Clove Cheese
Clove Cheese is a spicy cheese
which contains cloves and, for
that reason, is called Nagelkaas
(“nail cheese” in Dutch) due to the
resemblance of cloves with little
nails.
© Jill Bannse
3.
Leyden Cheese
Leyden, or Leidse kaas in Dutch,
is a yellow cheese “laden” with
cumin. It is the most popular type
of all the komijnekaas (cumin-con
taining cheeses) produced in
Holland.
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the older
the better
Gourmet Cheese Tasting.
5 Facts
you should know
about French cheese
by Michelle Miller
C
heese do not have
expiration dates! In fact,
the older a cheese is,
the better it will taste. A very
strong scent is a good sign of a
tasty cheese. Hold your breath
and enjoy! The Blue Cheese was
actually invented by a young
French peasant forgetting his
cheese in a cave and finding it
months later. Today, the Bleu is
first inoculated with varieties of
penicilium, before being left to age
for at least three to five months.
French cheese is protected
in France by the Appellation
d’Origine Protégé (AOP), along
with Champagne. What is AOP? It
is a certification that the cheese
you spread on your baguette has
been made in a specific region
using agreed production methods.
A really high quality cheese will
wear the AOP certificate, and
promote its traditional way of
production.
Cheese is actually so popular in
France that it is part of the meal,
in between the main course and
the dessert. Along with salad
or grape, it should be served at
room temperature with a glass
of wine or brandy. The « plateau
de fromage », the cheese board,
should propose at least three
variety with among them a cooked
cheese, a veined cheese and a soft
cheese with a rind.
French cheese is protected
in France by the Appellation
d’Origine Protégé (AOP), along
with Champagne. What is AOP? It
is a certification that the cheese
you spread on your baguette has
been made in a specific region
using agreed production methods.
A really high quality cheese will
wear the AOP certificate, and
promote its traditional way of
production.There are over 400
types of cheese, and even more
if we think about sub categories
© Jill Bannse
Some people say that when we
count those subvarieties, number
of types of cheese in France comes
to about 1000… SO the very
famous Charles de Gaulle has been
a bit wrong when he said about
governing a country of has 246
varieties of cheese.
The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
status is the sign that the cheese is
produced in a particular region only.
This high rank of cheese has been
attributed to only 40 French cheeses.
These are like Beaufort of the Savoie ,
Ecoles Nationales d’Industrie Laitière
– is a dairy school which is teaching
how to make cheese. The ‘cheese’
courses has been running there
for over 120 years. There are many
options to choose: daily courses or
2 years one which earn you a good
diploma.
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Paris
The Eiffeltower glows at every night
transforming the city into a wonderland
Buy your tickets in
advance.
“A walk about
Paris will provide
lessons in history,
beauty, and in the
point of Life.”
Thomas Jefferson
P
aris: the city of love, fashion, gastronomy,
art – and the city of lights. Paris has always
been a metropolis where only the best is good
enough! Faster, prettier, bigger, glossier than other
cities in France, and comparable to other capital cities
around the world such as London or New York.
Although some may poke fun at Sacré-Cœur’s
unsubtle design, the view from its parvis is one
of those perfect Paris post cards. More than just a
basilica, Sacré-Cœur is a veritable experience, from
the musicians performing on the steps to the groups
of friends picnicking on the hillside park. Touristy,
yes. But beneath it all, Sacré-Cœur’s heart is gold.
Begun in 1875 in the wake of the Franco-Prussian
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highlights
in paris
by Paul Jäger
© Jill Bannse
War and the chaos of the Paris Commune, Sacré-
Cœur is a symbol of the former struggle between the
conservative.
Cœur’s unsubtle design, the view from its parvis is
one of those perfect Paris postcards. More than just
a basilica, Sacré-Cœur is a veritable experience, from
the musicians performing on the steps to the groups
of friends picnicking on the hillside park. Touristy,
yes. But beneath it all, Sacré-Cœur’s heart is gold.
Begun in 1875 in the wake of the Franco-Prussian
War and the chaos of the Paris Commune, Sacré-
Cœur is a symbol of the former struggle between the
conservative.Cœur’s unsubtle design, the view from
its parvis is one of those perfect Paris postcards.
More than just a basilica, Sacré-Cœur is a veritable
experience, from the musicians performing on the
steps to the groups of friends picnicking on the
hillside park.
More than just a basilica, Sacré-Cœur is a veritable
experience, from the musicians performing on the
steps to the groups of friends picnicking on the
hillside park. Touristy, yes. But beneath it all, Sacré-
Cœur’s heart is gold.
TravelerToGo | January 2017 | 13

Paris
Secret
Bars
Find secret Bars
in Paris.
by Quinn Burton
© Jill Bannse
I
n a city saturated with tourists, it’s all too easy
to forget that there’s more to Parisian nightlife
than glitzy clubs and overpriced brasseries
milking some obscure connection to Hemingway for
all its worth. The premium on space in the city has
pushed the alternative scene far away, whether to the
whispered-of warehouse raves out in the sticks or to
the literally underground parties in the catacombs.
While you try in vain to get yourself invited to either,
we’ve compiled a list of our six favourite inner-city
venues that, despite their popularity with locals and
long-time residents, tend to get overlooked by the
mainstream crowd. Come here to eat, drink, dance,
rap, be rapped at, unwind to smooth jazz, then start
all over again come the early hours.
While you try in vain to get yourself invited to either,
we’ve compiled a list of our six favourite inner-city
venues that, despite their popularity with locals and
long-time residents, tend to get overlooked by the
mainstream crowd. Come here to eat, drink, dance,
rap, be rapped at, unwind to smooth jazz, then start
all over again come the early hours.
While you try in vain to get yourself invited to either,
we’ve compiled a list of our six favourite inner-city
venues that, despite their popularity with locals and
long-time residents, tend to get overlooked by the
mainstream crowd.
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The Notre Dame cathedral
is one of the earliest gothic
churches in France
© Jill Bannse
N
otre-Dame de Paris is
located in the middle of
the city, on the Île de la
Cité. As many as 14 million people
step across the threshold every
year to admire the cathedral from
within.
Those who brave the 387 steps
to the top of the south tower
are treated to stunning views of
the city and the vast Seine, and
come eye to eye with the famous
gargoyles.
Notre-Dame de Paris means Our
Lady of Paris. The construction
of this Gothic building began in
1163. It wasn’t until the early
14th century, however, that this
impressive lady was largely
completed.
In 1792, during the French
Revolution, the cathedral was
stormed and looted, and many
sculptures and paintings were lost.
Notre-Dame was comprehensively
renovated under the direction
of architect Eugène Emmanuel
Viollet-le-Duc at the beginning of
the 19th century.
The construction of this Gothic
Notre
Dame
building began in 1163. It wasn’t
until the early 14th century,
however, that this impressive lady
was largely completed.
Notre-Dame was comprehensively
renovated under the direction
of architect Eugène Emmanuel
Viollet-le-Duc at the beginning of
the 19th century.
by Tom O’Brian
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feature
A
celebration
The Start-up Channable
celebrates Christmas in
the heart of Utrecht.
by Mona Kreimeier
© Jill Bannse
I
n the early evening 26
employees where cheering
their champagne glasses
in the private bar area of the
restaurant. “We all want to thank
you for the success of the last year.
Without you we would not be here
tonight.”, says Rob Nuenen, one of
the Co-founders of the company.
Based at Janskerkhof in Utrecht,
Channable was founded in 2014 by
Robert Kreuzer, Stefan Hospes and
Rob Nuenen.
Their online marketing tool allows
online retailers and
marketers to easily push
their product information to
comparison websites and market
places. After the development of
the first version of this program
they gained big brands as their
first customers.
Quickly becoming the Dutch
market leader, they grew to a team
of 36 people with six different
nationalities, helping
thousands of online shops all
around the world.
Such a success needs to be
celebrated in a dignified manner.
“We wanted to have a great meal
together with the entire Channable
team in an atmosphere that was
completely different from what we
are used to at the office.
So, that meant: dressing up!”
explains Rob with a smile on his
face. “We wanted to celebrate what
we achieved together in 2016.”
Channable celebrated together
with the start-up company
Rentman in a remarkable way.
Next to sharing an office they
already know each other from the
beginning.
After realizing all the similarities
of each other’s company, they
decided to share facilities.
Exchanging experience, success
but also mistakes is important
to both. “Since Channable will
probably move to another office
within a couple of months, we
wanted to celebrate Christmas
together one more time.”, the cofounder
adds.
After a great start into the night,
the head waiter asked everybody
to get seated at the long-extended
tables. With a short speech, he
introduced the dinner and let
the first wine be served. Soon
the starter followed and guests
enjoyed the company of the person
sitting next to them. Different
types of red and white wine
were provided, such as Grauer
Burgunder from Germany and
Chardonnay from France.
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cities
Cities
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© Jill Bannse
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Rotterdam
© Jill Bannse
Rotterdam has the
biggest harbour in
Europe
Futuristic architecture,
a proliferation of art and a
surge of dining and nightlife
make Rotterdam one of
Europe’s most exhilarating
cities right now.
by Jessica Tillman
Top 10 Restaurants
T
he Netherlands’ second-largest metropolis
has a diverse, multiethnic community, an
absorbing maritime tradition centred on
Europe’s busiest port, and a wealth of top-class
museums. Rotterdam is a veritable open-air gallery of
modern, postmodern and contemporary construction.
It’s a remarkable feat for a city largely razed to the
ground by WWII bombers. Rebuilding has continued
unabated ever since with ingenuity and vision. Split
by the vast Nieuwe Maas shipping channel, Rotterdam
is crossed by a series of tunnels and bridges, notably
the dramatic Erasmusbrug – the swooping white
cable-stayed bridge dubbed de Zwaan (the Swan). On
the north side of the water, the city centre is easily
strolled.
A Delfshaven jewel, ‘t Ouwe Bruggetje has a timberpanelled
interior with hefty wooden beams, seating
by the iron-framed drawbridge out front, and a
floating terrace on the canal for dining on dishes
such as guinea fowl on sauerkraut with tarragon
and mustard, and salmon roulade with cucumber
horseradish.
It imports more than 100 barrels of wine every year
from across Europe.
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cities
Antwerp
Europe’s diamond of cities is home
to contrasting culture. Let yourself be
amazed by the vivid art and lifestyle
scene.
by Lisa West
Time well spent in
Antwerp.
© Jill Bannse
Antwerp’s bubbling and diverse
culture attracts thousands of
diiferent people every year
E
urope’s diamond of cit
ies is home to contrast
ing culture. Let yourself
be amazed by the vivid art and
lifestyle scene.
Belgium’s second city and big
gest port is Antwerp (Antwer
pen/Anvers in Dutch/French) and
without a doubt, this charming
city is the coun try’s capital of cool.
It’s long been a powerful magnet
for everyone from fashion moguls
and club queens to art lovers and
diamond dealers. In the mid-16th
century it was one of Europe’s
most important cities and home to
baroque superstar painter Pieter
Paul Rubens, as you’ll be regularly
reminded – there are numerous
places to admire his works across
the city.
Despite many historical travails
thereafter and severe WWII
bombing, Antwerp retains an
intriguing medieval heart with
plenty of café-filled cobbled lanes,
a riverside fortress and a truly
impressive cathedral.
Today Antwerp’s top draw
cards are its truly vibrant fash
ion and entertainment scene, along
with its startling architectural and
cultural contrasts. It’s long been
a powerful magnet for everyone
from fashion moguls and club
queens to art lovers and diamond
dealers. In the mid-16th century
it was one of Europe’s most
important cities.
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© Jill Bannse
top left to bottom right: Belgian
Chocolate, Cinquantenaire,
Atomium, Grand-Place
Brussels
Belgium’s fascinating
capital is historic yet hip,
bureaucratic yet bizarre, and
multicultural to its roots.
by Luis Gerold
Brussel in a few
minutes.
B
russels’ magnificent Grand
Place is one of the world’s
most unforgettable urban
ensembles. Oddly hidden, the
enclosed cobblestone square is
only revealed as you enter on
foot from one of six narrow side
alleys: Rue des Harengs is the best
first approach. The focal point is
the spired 15th-century city hall,
but each of the antique guildhalls
(mostly 1697–1705) has a charm
of its own. Most are unashamed
exhibitionists, with fine baroque
gables, gilded statues and
elaborate guild symbols. Alive with
classic cafés, the square takes on
different auras at different times.
Try to visit more than once, and
don’t miss
looking again at night, when
the scene is magically (and
tastefully) illuminated. On Monday,
Wednesday and
Friday mornings there’s a
flower market and at
various other times the square
might host anything from
Christmas.
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More
W
inter is in full force. As the days get shorter
and the nights get colder, even the best of
us can get a little down. The “winter blues”
are characterized by the mild depression,
lack of motivation, and low energy that many people
experience during this cold season. Luckily, there’s a
lot you can do to both prevent the
blues from coming on and get
yourself back to normal if they’re
already here. Exercise isn’t only
for maintaining your weight and staying healthy. It’s
great for relieving the stresses of life. Plus, the effects
of a good workout can last for several hours after you
hit the showers. You’ll have more energy throughout
the day, and your metabolism with stay elevated too.
What and when you eat has a great affect on your
mood and energy. Try to incorporate more complex
carbohydrates (whole wheat breads, brown rice,
“Protect yourself
from Winter-Blues”
veggies, fruit) and get your daily 8 cups of water.
Most people know that sunlight provides us with
Vitamin D. But did you know that it also improves
your mood? Winter days are shorter and darker than
other months, and because of the cold weather, a lot
of people spend less and less time outdoors. Lack
of sunlight can cause many people
to become depressed—without
knowing why! let more light in. Sit
near windows in restaurants and
during class. Here are destinations that make you
happy no matter the weather.
Exercise isn’t only for maintaining your weight and
staying healthy. It’s great for relieving the stresses of
life.
The view from the
mountain side is always
worth travelling to.
© Jill Bannse
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Snow
Book your snow
destination!
destinations
Let Thalys Snow trains take
you to the most beautiful ski
resorts of the French Alps.
by Anna Scott
France is known as a sporty ski country and has
plenty of snow-sure ski destina
tions: La Plagne, Les Arc, Les Menuires and Val
Thorens. First delicious breakfast with a croissant,
then tie your the slats under and you end up in a
restaurant with a cheese fondue. France is also an
ideal destination for a ski by train. The Thalys Ski
runs in the winter season Saturdays from Netherlands
directly to the French Alps. This train runs every week
from the Christmas holidays until the spring. You can
book this train. Are you early then you sometimes
find a ticket already from € 65 euros for a single
ticket. But not in the high season of course. With a bit
of luck are you paying for your return ticket so but
130.0 €-. That is still a lot?
The name of the train says it all; the Ski-Thalys is a
special train for winter sports fans. In only 6 hours
are you by train from the heart of Rotter
dam, in the French Alps. What more could you want,
quietly get in, read a book, just napping and before
you know it you stand with your boots in the snow on
the slopes. The train leaves Saturday morning from
Amsterdam and also stops in Rotterdam.
In France, the train makes stops in Albertville,
Moutiers Salins, Aime la Plagne and Landry. The
terminus is Bourg St. Maurice. You go to a ski
destination than other book you a transfer by bus.
This book your travel online at you right away. To
connect the well to your train journey. The trips are
also all on Saturday. Around mid
night you stand back on Dutch soil. A ticket for the
Ski-Thalys you book via NS International. This service
enables the best ways to book your personal holiday.
© Jill Bannse
TravelerToGo | January 2017 | 23

travel
The two photographers
specialized in pictures of vulcano’s
since they felt a personal
connection towards them.
© Jill Bannse
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Travel
the World
Watch the
full video
What it Takes to Travel the World Full Time,
According to Two Nomadic Photographers
by Michael Winters
L
iving a completely mobile
lifestyle opens up the
opportunity to travel the
world and see sights you
might have never imagined, but
for as good as it sounds, it can be
tricky to maneuver. Professional
travel photographers, Elia and
Naomi Locardi—whose work
has appeared in publications
like National Geographic and
CNET—have been living a nomadic
lifestyle since March of 2012
and simultaneously learning just
what it takes to make the dream
possible.
Preperation
It took the Locardis six months
to prepare for making the big
nomadic leap, organization being a
key factor. To make organization
clearer, the Locardis sectioned
off their home into four portions:
items they wanted to sell, items
to donate, items to recycle, and
items they wanted to keep. For
things like family photographers
and mementos, they purchased a
small five-foot by five-foot storage
unit, which can be an affordable
option at under $50 a month.
Additionally, the Locardis
recommend investing in longlasting
gear, whether it’s luggage
or camera equipment, to avoid
having to deal with unexpected
breakdowns while on the go.
Package Space
Packing light is important, which
is why the duo recommends the
lightest luggage they could find,
the 26-inch Rollaboard Suiter
From Travel Pro’s Mask Light
Series, which comes in at a weight
of 9.8 pounds. You’ll want to avoid
going for spinners for long term
travel, since they break easily, and
the Locardis recommend putting a
collapsible duffel into your roller
since the cost of checking a second
bag is cheaper than paying for
overweight luggage.
If you’re planning to carry
electronics or photography gear
on your flight, what you put
it in makes a difference, since
destinations outside the US often
limit the weight of carry-on bags to
anywhere between 7 and 15 kilos,
according to the Locardis.
What to wear
Layering items that work for four
seasons and can be kept in a small
enough space is crucial, with the
Locardis recommending travelers
always ensure they have base
layers, mid layers, and shell layers
they can change and control.
Some of their favorites include an
Arc’Teryx lightweight all weather
shell jacket, an Arc’teryx hoodie
that functions as a lightweight
down middle layer, and Arc’teryx
zip-neck tops and bottoms as base
layers for cold temperatures.
“My biggest challenge is to be in
subzero temperatures and have
to walk into a presentation while
having to make sure the shoes I
wore the day before work,” Elia
told Travel + Leisure, which is why
he recommends going for
versatile shoe options.
Being able to rent an apartment as
opposed to a hotel can allow you
to feel more at home and give you
the ability to cook while traveling,
but being on the road full time can
often mean having to cancel or
shift trips.
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travel
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has appeared in publications
like National Geographic and
CNET—have been living a nomadic
lifestyle since March of 2012
and simultaneously learning just
what it takes to make the dream
possible. It took the Locardis six
months to prepare for making the
big nomadic leap, organization
being a key factor. To make
organization clearer, the Locardis
sectioned off their home into four
portions: items they wanted to sell,
items to donate, items to recycle,
and items they wanted to keep.
Additionally, the Locardis
recommend investing in longlasting
gear, , to avoid having to
deal with unexpected breakdowns
while on the go.
is why the duo recommends the
lightest luggage they could find,
the 26-inch Rollaboard Suiter
From Travel Pro’s Mask Light
Series, which comes in at a weight
of 9.8 pounds. You’ll want to avoid
going for spinners for long term
travel, since they break easily, and
the Locardis recommend putting a
collapsible duffel into your roller
since the cost of checking a second
bag is cheaper than paying for
overweight luggage.
If you’re planning to carry
electronics or photography gear
on your flight, what you put
it in makes a difference, since
destinations outside the US often
limit the weight of carry-on bags to
anywhere between 7 and 15 kilos,
according to the Locardis. Layering
for four seasons can be kept in
a small enough space is crucial,
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Natural lighting played
a significant role in the
photographers’ project
with the Locardis recommending
travelers always ensure they have
layers. Some of their favorites
include an Arc’Teryx lightweight all
weather shell jacket, an Arc’teryx
hoodie that functions as a
lightweight down middle layer,
and Arc’teryx zip-neck tops and
bottoms as base layers for cold
temperatures.
“Wake up at the location
and either be there by
yourself or almost by
yourself, and you’ll have
the best experience.
Experience these
places and have a
personal connection .“
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Good people
drink
good beer
Experience your favorite belgian beer
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Game
The
mind game
Mind games are activities that are
fun but challenge your brain. Games
that make you think, strategize, and
remember information are all games that
will help train your mind.
Train your mind to see
the good in every
situation.
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are looking for more destinations to be discovered with our red train in the near
future. Since customer satisfaction is our most important goal, your opinion counts.
Therefore, we invite you to take this survey to find out where you would like Thalys to
take you next. Please scan the QR code and fill in the online survey.
We appreciate your participation. Thalys
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forward to more exciting destinations to
discover.
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These destinations
are waiting for you
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