On the motorcycle, you feel every vibration, bump, and subtle shift in the weather, immersing you even more deeply in the journey. This truth struck me once again on my recent journey from Granada to Almería, a route that didn’t fails to amaze me. As I drove along the Carretera Nacional A-348 through the Sierra Nevada National Park, the ever-changing scenery was a continuous source of wonder and awe.

One of the highlights was passing by the Embalse de Canales, a stunning reservoir near Vélez de Benaudalla, Granada. The turquoise waters set against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains were nothing short of breathtaking. I found myself compelled to pull over, just to take in the view and let the serenity of the place wash over me.

The Tabernas Desert feels like stepping into another world.

Continuing on the road to Almería, the landscape transformed dramatically as I entered the region of Tabernas. Known as the only desert in Europe, the Tabernas Desert feels like stepping into another world. The arid, rugged terrain, with its unique rock formations and endless horizons, evokes a sense of solitude and peace that’s hard to find elsewhere. It’s no wonder this area has been used as a backdrop for countless films its raw beauty is cinematic in itself.

Each twist and turn of the road offered new surprises, whether it was the sight of the almond trees in full bloom near Guadix or the expansive views of the Mediterranean as I neared Almería. The journey urged me to slow down and engage all five of my senses, truly absorbing the environment around me.

Experiences like these do more than just create memories; they leave a lasting impact. The beauty of nature has a unique way of grounding you, helping you appreciate the world in its most authentic and purest form. And secretly, I’m finding myself increasingly addicted to this feeling the rush of freedom that comes from overland travel. 

This journey from Granada to Almería, along with many of the early routes on my trip around Europe, didn’t just fulfill my wanderlust; it satisfied a deeper need for absolute freedom and connection to the world around me. Each trip reinforces this desire, making every overland adventure not just a journey through space, but a journey within as well.

What’s your perspective on this?

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June travels

THAT’S ME!

F.a.q.

TAKE ME THERE!

50 random facts about me

EVERYTHING YOU NEED KNOW

Hi there! Welcome and nice to see you here on my first blog.

My name is June and I was born on the island of Curaçao on October 18th 1975 by Venezuelan (mother) and Surinamese (father) parents. And growing up on Curaçao has its advantages, like… we speak standard 4 languages, namely; Papiamentu (native), Dutch, English and Spanish. Pretty cool huh? When I was ten years old I moved to the Netherlands where I grew up and lived until my 30s. Then I move back to live on Curaçao for 7 years where I worked at the local TV station and later my own video production company where I produced numerous commercials, infomercial and TV programs. Also a self-produced travel program called Travel Info. This was an attempt for me to fulfill my passions whilst satisfying my urge to travel.

Fast forwarding 7 years, life happened and I was back again in the Netherlands. Bought a old motorhome and motorcycle and the intention was to travel around Europe.

But then… I ran into an old love. We reconnected, moved in together and soon the travel plans with the motorhome were canceled. The camper was sold, I bought a Macbook and started to work on my digital nomad career. We traveled together to Venice, Barcelona and in 2016 we traveled for a month to the country of her origin, Morocco. We landed in Marrakech and 5 minutes in the taxi I immediately fell in love. It felt like I’ve been here before.

We covered a total of 3550 km in one month with our trusty rented Dacia Logan.

Moroccan roadtrip

3550 km

After 5 days in Marrakech, we rented a car and started our Moroccan roadtrip adventure that lead us to cities like: Essaouira, Agadir, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Taroudent, Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarazazate, Casablanca, Rabat, Cheffchauen, Fes and Ourika. We visited all of the beautiful places like Legzira beach, Mausole Mohammed V mosque, Tannaries of Fes, Akchor and many more. We covered a total of 3550 km in one month with our trusty rented Dacia Logan. The most fuel economic car I’ve ever experienced. We stayed at some wonderful riads and ate some amazing tajines along the way.

Morocco inspired us so heavily that we started a business together and moved to Marrakech in 2018. The company was doing amazing, but there where many challenges in our relationship. 2020, Covid-19, lockdown killed us. The relationship could no longer be saved according to her. We broke up, she fled and I decided to stay in Marrakech and try continuing with the business. But it was only for a short period of time, it was like poking a wound with a needle.

I took the plunge and quit the business and chose for myself. I had enough giving up everything for others and in the end all I was left with was sadness. I am a hopeless romantic and have no luck with women. So I decided to pick up my old idea and that was traveling around Europe with a motorcycle. This time I will proceed no matter what… so I sold everything, bought a motorcycle, kit it out with panniers and more!

On this website I am going to share all my experiences, challenges, happy and sad moments with you. You can also follow my journey and stories through my socials:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Please bear in mind tho, i’m not an award winning accomplished writer yet. But hey, everything is possible… right?

Explore // Experience // Learn // Live

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