Quixoticguide
Hi, I’m Maarten Van Den Driessche, a curious human, aviation enthusiast, vexillophile, world traveler, and food lover with over 14,000 days of life experience.
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Travel Is Not a Reward for Working. It’s an Education for Living.
For many people, travel is something to look forward to at the end of a long year—a reward for working hard, meeting deadlines, and taking only a few precious days off. We save our holidays, count down the weeks, and tell ourselves we’ve “earned” the right to explore. But what if we’ve been thinking about…
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The Beauty of Randomness
Some of the best moments in life are the ones you never plan. A spontaneous conversation with a stranger. A last-minute trip. An unexpected detour that becomes the highlight of your journey. A message that simply says, “I fucking love the randomness.” Travel has taught me that randomness isn’t chaos—it’s opportunity. It’s saying yes to…
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Belgium’s National Day: More Than a Celebration
Every year on 21 July, Belgium celebrates its National Day—a moment that brings together history, tradition, and national pride. While Belgium declared its independence in 1830, the date commemorates 21 July 1831, when King Leopold I swore the constitutional oath and became the country’s first monarch. For one day, Belgium feels different. The streets of…
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Redefining Luxury: The Richness of a Simple Life
In a world where luxury is often measured by expensive homes, designer brands, and exclusive experiences, perhaps we’ve misunderstood what it truly means to live well. Real luxury isn’t always something you can buy. Sometimes, it’s something you simply notice. It’s the first cup of coffee in the morning while the world is still quiet.…
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Why Malta May Not Be the Best Destination for Pregnant Travelers
Malta is a beautiful Mediterranean destination known for its historic cities, crystal-clear waters, and sunny climate. However, if you are pregnant—or planning to become pregnant—it is worth considering one important aspect before booking your trip. Unlike many other European countries, Malta has historically maintained some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe. While the…
Where curiosity leads
Travel isn’t about collecting countries, but about understanding them.
These are places that shaped how I see the world — not just destinations, but contexts, encounters, and stories waiting to unfold
Travel Beyond Tourism
- Discover Places
- Understand Cultures
- Travel Better
- Meet the World
- Learn the Context
My Travel guides
- Not instructions, but orientation.
- These guides explain how places work — so you don’t just visit, you arrive.
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” –
Ibn Battuta
Maghrebi traveller