Lianne Van Leeuwen

Lianne Van Leeuwen

After being born in the country of wooden shoes and Gouda cheese, Lianne spent some time in the United States (2005-2006) and Spain (2007). She made South Africa her home four years ago and has not felt the urge to move since (apart from the odd trip to touch 'home soil'). Because living in South Africa means that you don't need to go far to look at different scenery or explore another culture. In her blogs, Lianne writes extensively on her journeys and anything else to do with travel.


Posts by Lianne Van Leeuwen

Titanic museum ( for the movie) by readontheroad

Breaking a promise on honeymoon

11 April 2013 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

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After watching Titanic for the first time, I swore would never go on such a big ship. However, in six weeks time, on my honeymoon, I will be boarding the MSC Divina - one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

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Travel sketching

Travel sketching: going old school

27 August 2012 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

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Taking photos on holiday is great, but the immediacy of modern technology has rubbed out some of the nostalgia of re-living your travel memories through photos that are only developed when you get back home. Enter travel sketching ...

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Camping in South Africa

How I learned to love camping

25 January 2012 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

As I child growing up in Europe, I hated camping. Ten years later, and living in South Africa, a trip to the Eastern Cape taught me to love it.

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World Trade Centre Memorial, New York City – Flickr – anacarina

What kind of tourist are you?

18 January 2012 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

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“For as long as people have been able to travel, they have been drawn (…) towards sites, attractions or events that are linked in one way or another with death, suffering, violence or disaster” As disturbing as it may sound, chances are pretty high that you have been guilty of this so-called d

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KLM set to launch social seating

KLM set to launch social seating

4 January 2012 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

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KLM's 'Social Seating' app could be the ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs, business opportunists, or lonely travellers to choose a seat next to someone they may be interested in (perhaps even romantically).

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Venice

Venice: the most romantic city in Europe

3 December 2011 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

Venice was a destination I was looking forward to the most while travelling through Europe. It is the ‘city of water’, known for its masks (the carnival), gondolas (with singing gondolier) and beautiful architecture (the Rialto Bridge) – need I say more?

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Lovelocks

You can’t buy my love: the global love lock trend

28 November 2011 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

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Love locks, a growing global trend, involves hanging a padlock in a public place – preferably a famous touristic sight – and throwing the keys away.

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Home Away

Book review – Home Away

26 October 2011 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

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You cannot appreciate a painting while standing up close. The detail overwhelms, minutiae blur your view. Taking a step back, the image is no longer distorted. What is important stands out. Reading Home Away (2010) offers a similar experience.

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