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Ruben Drenth

Ruben Drenth is a photographer known for his striking visual storytelling and unique perspectives, specialising in travel, outdoor and leisure. Ruben’s work has been published in WideOyster, National Geographic Traveler, Op Pad and Volkskrant Magazine, among others.

All Ruben Drenth's Stories

Midsummer nights in Levi, Finnish Lapland

Midsummer Night in Levi, Finland

When the day dances on forever

In Levi, Finnish Lapland, the sun doesn’t set for 46 days. Time softens, moods shift, and nature surges under endless light. This is summer beyond the clock — where canoeing..
Midsummer nights in Levi, Finnish Lapland

Best Summer Experiences in Levi

Light, Air, and Finnish Lapland at Its Best

Levi isn’t just for snow. In summer, it’s a land of midnight sun, floating saunas, mountain trails, and forest cooking. Reindeer roam, salmon smokes over fire, and time stretches endlessly...
Midsummer nights in Levi, Finnish Lapland

The Fell in Levi

A Luxury Lodge in Finnish Lapland

Nestled atop Pöntsövaara fell in Levi, The Fell is a luxury lodge where Arctic light, nature, and Nordic comfort meet. Think saunas, silent hikes, golden tundras and the midnight sun...
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Sauna Traditions in Levi, Finnish Lapland

Lovely Löyly: Where Steam Becomes Spirit

In Levi, Finnish Lapland, sauna is more than steam – it’s spirit. From floating saunas and ice dives to birch whisks and Sámi myths, this is a journey through ritual,..
The Gamo Experience, exploring the tribal highlands of Arba Minc

The Spirit of Dorze

From Ancient Crafts to Cascading Waterfalls

Perched high in Ethiopia’s Gamo Highlands, the Dorze community turns tradition into art. From hand-woven cotton and elephant-shaped huts to sunrise views over Lake Abaya, every detail tells a story..
The Gamo Highlands of Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Southern Ethiopia’s Gamo Highlands

Village Life, Wild Camping and Hidden Waterfalls

In Ethiopia’s remote Gamo Highlands, time flows differently. Here, sacred valleys whisper ancestral laws, and land is governed not by fences but by tradition. Over three days, we hike through..
The Gamo Experience, exploring the tribal highlands of Arba Minc

Lake Chamo: Ethiopia’s Wild Side

Of Crocodiles, Hippos, and a Tent Too Close to the Water

Between dodging crocodiles, navigating through hippo territory, and having a hyena inspect our tents at night, you’d think nothing else could shake us. But waking up at dawn – without..
The Gamo Experience, exploring the tribal highlands of Arba Minc

Eco Escape in Arba Minch

How one man’s dream built the South’s first eco campsite

Tucked away on a breezy hill overlooking Lake Chamo, Arba Minch Eco Campsite is a fresh new oasis for outdoor lovers and conscious travelers. Visionary owner Wondemu Aschalew spent years..
The Gamo Experience, exploring the tribal highlands of Arba Minc

Flavours of Ethiopia

Taste the Land of Origins

The scent of woodsmoke curls through the morning air, mingling with the honking of tuk-tuks and the earthy perfume of moringa trees. We're in Arba Minch, in the lush south..
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Winter adventures in Sweden

An icy expedition with Outdoor Vagabond

Tearing across frozen lakes on snowmobiles. Walking with expedition skis to the tops of the Scandinavian Mountains. Building snow caves and sleeping in them. We Joined a winter expedition in..
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Sailing on the Boreas

Discover the Waddensea the Dutch way

My introduction to the Wadden Sea begins on a windless Wednesday morning in September. It’s a slow awakening with the water slowly sinking and the sandbank completely dry. Come on,..
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Livigno

Pearl of the Italian Alps

From isolated valley and smugglers stronghold to tax-free winter sports paradise. The Italian Livigno offers – besides an intriguing history – perfect slopes, tax-free shopping and a culinary scene following..
United Kingdom, North East England, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle

Hip and historical, but proud of its rough edges

Newcastle, actually half of NewcastleGateshead, is bustling on the banks of the Tyne, but not only there. The city, with its characteristic differences in height, embraces new developments and is..
United Kingdom, Yorkshire, Leeds

Leeds

From Dark Satanic Mills to Shopping Mecca

When you tell people you’re from Leeds they are usually unsure of where it is and what there is to do. The revitalised city was once called the “Knightsbridge” of..
United Kingdom, North West England, Manchester

Manchester

Cottonpolis disappeared, the busy bees remained

From Roman fortress to insignificant village, from the largest industrial city in the world to a post-industrial teardrop to a centre of innovation and optimism: Manchester has experienced everything. Today,..
United Kingdom, North West England, Liverpool

Liverpool

Fab Four – and a lot more

The Beatles grew up when their hometown experienced its “darkest hour”. Their unparalleled career would prove to be the harbinger of the city’s development, which even without its most famous..
United Kingdom, Yorkshire, Hull or Kingston upon Hull

Hull

A turbulent past, a surprising present

Over the centuries, Hull has always been an important seaport. Even today, many European people are starting their visit to Northern England in this city, which itself is proving particularly..
Italy, Toscane, Fattoria La Vialla

Fattoria La Vialla

Culinary happiness in Tuscany

About fourteen kilometres from Arezzo, and a stone’s throw away from the authentic town of Castiglion Fibocchi, there’s a hidden gem in the form of a farm and wine estate...
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