Author Archive for Jozef Verbruggen

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

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.
5 reasons to visit Untamed Costa Rica

5 reasons to visit Costa Rica

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.
Untamed Travelling Cote d'Ivoire

The unknown Ivory Coast

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.
Welcome back to Sri Lanka!

Welcome back to Sri Lanka!

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.
Untamed Travelling Costa Rica

Untamed Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama

With chilled-out Caribbean vibes on one side and the monster Pacific swells on the other, Central America is perched between the most heavenly tropical beaches. These sun-drenched powdery sands sculpt a golden frame of a treasure chest of cultures and lush rain and cloud forests full of life. Let us take you to the most
Untamed Travelling Antarctica

A total solar eclipse in Antarctica

A total solar eclipse is phenomenal in itself; observing it from Antarctica makes it even more special. An unparalleled adventure, where the world can’t find you… When the sun, moon and earth are aligned, the sun is covered by the moon from one spot on earth. That part of the earth is then obscured by
Untamed Botswana: an unparalleled wilderness experience

Untamed Botswana: an unparalleled wilderness experience

Blessed with some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth, Botswana is one of Africa’s most exquisite safari destinations. It is perhaps the finest region for seeing predators and big game in great numbers that you can follow on exclusive game drives, mokoro tours, walking safaris and boat trips. To the north, the Okavango Delta
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

Nowadays, booking a five-star hotel is so easy. Bathing in luxury, that’s how most holidaymakers experience it. And that’s luxury too, but there’s always a step up. Think of private planes, exclusive locations and excellent lodges where all your wishes are guessed before you knew you had them. Where the world can’t find you… Experience