My Travel Stories
How I Discovered My Traveler Type
Jan. 17, 2024
As a kid, my parents took me on vacation every year. My favorite vacations were abroad. Hearing a different language was one of the things that gave me a proper holiday feeling. Fortunately, an hour's drive east from my hometown takes me to Germany, and an hour and a half south brings me to Belgium. …
Dickens Festijn Deventer: A Magical Journey into Victorian Times
Dec. 20, 2023
Last weekend I spent a few days in a small town near Deventer, Netherlands. It turned out to be the weekend of the famous Dickens Festijn in Deventer. An event that transforms Deventer Old Town into a magical Charles Dickens-style world. I have visited the event once before, but I cannot remember how long ago …
How Solo Travel Changed My Life: My Personal Story
Dec. 13, 2023
People often tell me that traveling solo seems brave, but I don’t see it that way. It’s more about the personal journey—figuring out who I am. Whether I’m getting lost in the winding streets of a new city or tasting food I’ve never even heard of, each experience leaves its mark on me. Traveling alone …
An Unforgettable Week in Riga
Nov. 29, 2023
If you have read my post about my Baltic adventure, you know that I loved Riga, the capital city of Latvia. When I visited Riga back in May, I had the time of my life. The vibe in the city is amazing, and I had a fantastic time experiencing the Latvian culture. But I only got …
My Baltic Adventure: Exploring Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
Aug. 24, 2023
To be completely honest, I've never really considered the idea of visiting the Baltic countries before. I'm not entirely sure why that is. In my home country, these destinations aren't particularly popular for vacations. Given that our typical summer days are often cloudy or rainy, people tend to gravitate towards warmer spots down south, I …
My 5-Day City Trip to Copenhagen (and Roskilde)
June 3, 2023
This whole story started with my desire to visit the Baltic countries. My interest in these three countries was piqued after watching videos of Kara and Nate on YouTube. Since these countries can be quite cold most of the year, most trips to these countries begin in May. I needed a break and didn't want …
Long weekend in Dortmund
Oct. 10, 2022
A few weeks ago I decided that I would like to visit Germany again. I only had two wishes. It had to be a town that wasn't far from my hometown and it had to be a place I had never been to before. The first was easy as I live an hour from the …
A Week of Island Life on Texel
Sept. 7, 2022
Texel is the largest of the five Wadden Islands in the Netherlands that can be visited. I have been to Texel several times but never had the opportunity to visit the lighthouse. So it was time to visit the island again.
What's In My Camera Bag 2022
Sept. 1, 2022
Let me show you what's in my camera bag, from cameras to lenses and accessories. These are all the things I always take with me on photography trips.
My 20-Day Trip to the Best of the West
Feb. 6, 2021
“Best of the West” was the name of the group trip to the United States that I booked back in 2019. The United States had been on my bucket list for a very long time and after visiting it for the first time a year earlier, I knew I wanted to go back.
Hey there! I'm Rainier and I'm the person behind Roaming with Rainier. I've always been really into traveling and photography. I've been fortunate enough to visit incredible destinations and there are still so many more on my bucket list. My plan is to explore breathtaking places around the world and share my experiences through articles and reviews.
