Kathleen
(1978, Belgium)
classical philologist - counselor - high school lecturer -
bookworm - self-willed - contemplative -
sensitive - passion for (life) stories - out-of-the-box-thinker
favorite African quote:
'Because it rained on the day it hatched,
the chick thought it was a fish'.
(Wole Soyinka - Nigerian writer)
most precious piece of luggage:
liters of massage oil
motto on the go:
'Today it's sunny and tomorrow we'll see'
likes to be inspired in Africa by:
- the power of stories
- the human-nature relationship
- dealing with psychological vulnerability
- dealing with old age and the end of life
- inspiration, meaning and resilience
publications:
- 'Getaande huid. Logboek van een zwerver'
- 'Onderweg door het leven - card game'
more info (in Dutch):
Paul
(1971, the Netherlands)
landscape architect - passion for woodworking - photography - eager to travel, preferably on a bicycle - creative – within the rules, coloring outside the lines - analytical - introvert – prefers action above talking…
favorite African quote:
'You shouldn't mock at a crocodile,
before you crossed the river'
(Fanti - Ghana)
most precious piece of luggage:
Kathleen
motto on the go:
'Life begins at the end of your comfort zone'
likes to be inspired in Africa by:
- the Genius Loci, the spirit of a place
- ecology and sustainability
- stories behind trees
- the pioneering spirit and entrepreneurship
- the generous smile and joy of the Africans
publications:
- 'Oostwaarts, op de fiets van Rotterdam naar Singapore' - Uitgeverij Elmar - ISBN: 978 90389 2506
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more info (in Dutch):
2013-2014: cycling to Singapore
The passion for cycling and wandering brought Kathleen and Paul together a few years ago. In April 2013 they got on their bikes in respectively Antwerp and Rotterdam for a long trip to the East. After a year full of colourful encounters, stories, some detours and a few flat tires, they finally arrived in Singapore. A cargoship brought them back home.
