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Author: Jozef Verbruggen

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After a career in the music industry, Jozef Verbruggen started traveling and guiding in Africa. As a traveler in heart and soul, it was there where the desire to share the authentic experience of a destination arose. The result is Untamed Travelling, a private travel designer specialized in high-end bespoke travel experiences around the globe. Whether you want to go on safari to spot unique wildlife, look forward to meeting indigenous tribes, long for a honeymoon off the beaten path or want to experience a self-drive through unexplored territory... the passionate travel experts of Untamed Travelling design customized journeys to optimally cater to the individual needs of each traveler. They stand for high quality, extensive knowledge, personal service, small-scale accommodations, professional guidance and unique travel experiences. Where the world can’t find you…
Best places to see the Northern Lights

Best places to see the Northern Lights

ByJozef Verbruggen May 29, 2023

The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is a magical natural phenomenon in shades of green, blue and sometimes red, that only occurs in the northern hemisphere.

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5 reasons to visit Costa Rica

5 reasons to visit Costa Rica

ByJozef Verbruggen March 25, 2023

Would you like to wake up with the sound of singing birds and roaring monkeys in an ecolodge in the middle of a tropical rainforest? Then when planning your next vacation, think of Costa Rica. This Latin American gem is one of the world’s most sustainable destinations.

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The unknown Ivory Coast

The unknown Ivory Coast

ByJozef Verbruggen February 21, 2023February 20, 2023

For years, Ivory Coast was an unsafe destination. After the declaration of independence in 1960, the country went through two civil wars. Things remained unsettled until 2011, when the losing president Ggagbo was arrested and extradited to the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

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Welcome back to Sri Lanka!

Welcome back to Sri Lanka!

ByJozef Verbruggen January 25, 2023January 19, 2023

After having to postpone our trip several times, it finally happened last November. Traveling back to Sri Lanka! A trip I had looked forward to for what seems like ages.

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Untamed Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama

Untamed Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama

ByJozef Verbruggen March 26, 2021January 18, 2023

With chilled-out Caribbean vibes on one side and the monster Pacific swells on the other, Central America is perched…

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A total solar eclipse in Antarctica

A total solar eclipse in Antarctica

ByJozef Verbruggen February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

A total solar eclipse is phenomenal in itself; observing it from Antarctica makes it even more special. An unparalleled…

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Untamed Botswana: an unparalleled wilderness experience

Untamed Botswana: an unparalleled wilderness experience

ByJozef Verbruggen January 21, 2021January 21, 2021

Blessed with some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth, Botswana is one of Africa’s most exquisite safari destinations….

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Why luxury travel isn’t about golden taps and silver cutlery but about exclusivity

Why luxury travel isn’t about golden taps and silver cutlery but about exclusivity

ByJozef Verbruggen January 7, 2021

Nowadays, booking a five-star hotel is so easy. Bathing in luxury, that’s how most holidaymakers experience it. And that’s…

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