MISSION MARIJN
explore differently
Pieterpad – Netherlands 500km Long Distance Walk
Pieterpad is a 500km hiking route that starts in the north of the Netherlands, and finishes all the way down south. I started walking it in June of 2020.
Gratitude – 7 Missions To Become More Thankful In Life
Gratitude is an important aspect of Positive Psychology. Go ahead and complete some missions in practicing gratitude yourself.
Circle Of Influence – Stay In Control During The Corona Pandemic
Learn about the Circle of Influence to increase your awareness in where your focus lies. Adjust accordingly to take back control of your life.
Ramadan 2020 – 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Fasting Yourself
Ramadan 2020 is about to start and even for non-Muslims, it could be a great opportunity to take some steps towards living a more healthy lifestyle. In this article I will share with you what Ramadan 2019 did for me, and why I will join this year again.
Couchsurfing – 3 Reasons Why You Should Try It Yourself
Couchsurfing is a website and international community where you can find people to stay with, all over the world. Sounds like AirBnB? It does yes, but where AirBnB is more about making an extra buck, Couchsurfing is all about connecting with like minded explorers....
Día de Muertos – A Mexican Adventure
Día de Muertos, which translates to Day Of The Dead, is probably Mexico’s most unique and colorful national holiday. What better time to go to Mexico than during the Día de Muertos festivities? Also, my own birthday is around the same time. All the more reason to go.
Alcohol: Love and Hate Relationship
Let’s say that every day is one step in whatever direction we choose to proceed. Perhaps some days more conscious of a choice or bigger a step than others, but still.
Homecoming: Returning Home Without Having a Home
Homecoming; so soon already?! Yes, I kinda returned early and without having seen either Iguazu Falls or Machu Picchu, and so much more for that matter. Mission failed?
South America 2017-2018: The Adventure of a Lifetime
Between November 8th 2017 and March 27th 2018, I traveled around South America. Cities I visited include Sao Paulo, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Natal, Manaus and more. Highlights of my trip were a beautiful Christmas celebration in Buenos Aires, swimming...
Ending My Trip: Why I Am Going Home Soon
It has been four months since I left Amsterdam and started my open-ended Latin American adventure. Big plans I had. Still do. I might be ending this trip, but the bigger adventure is only just getting started.
ABOUT MARIJN
My name is Marijn and I am fascinated by the adventure that we call life. As a life adventurer, I like to stay curious and explore different ways to give meaning to my life myself. The Mission Game is my invitation to you to come take a look at your life from a different perspective.
The world is our playground and missions a playful way to explore it differently, connect with others and create stories to remember. Together.