Meet Honeyguide Yalou
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I am a storyteller through words and images. Trained as a visual anthropologist and with a passion for sustainable travel, I work as a freelance photographer and filmmaker, and through Honeyguide I take you along on my travel adventures.
Meet Yalou
“ I hear so many people say they want to live more sustainably, but at the same time don’t want to give anything up. Honeyguide shows that this doesn’t have to be the case. ”
- Yalou van der Heijden
On Honeyguide - Yalou's blogs
As a former editor-in-chief at Honeyguide, Yalou often sets off on trips around the Netherlands. Read her blogs and reports below.
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A unique place to stay in the Austrian mountains: Priesteregg Premium ECO Resort
A unique place to stay in the Austrian mountains: Priesteregg Premium ECO Resort. A stay in unparalleled luxury, surrounded by nature.
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A city break in Ulm in southern Germany
Honeyguide Yalou went on a press trip to southern Germany and concludes her trip in Ulm. She is happy to share all her tips and discoveries. Will you join us on a city trip?
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On a road trip in southern Germany through the Danube valley
Honeyguide Yalou went on a press trip to southern Germany for a road trip through the Danube Valley. From beautiful nature to castles and beer breweries. Will you join us on our exploration?
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Stayurt; special nights in a luxury yurt
Honeyguide Yalou enjoyed a special stay in Stayurt's luxury yurt. Overlooking the meadows and spinning old records until the late hours. Read her entire experience in this blog.
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Spend the night in Tinyhouse De Bosbes
Honeyguide Yalou stayed overnight in Tralaluna's homemade Tinyhouse De Bosbes and enjoyed a cosy stay. Star counting from bed, crawling in front of the stove with a book and hiking in the surrounding nature reserve.
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6 things to do in Eindhoven
Honeyguide Yalou takes you to this pearl of Brabant in the south of the Netherlands. An innovative city full of creativity, unique spots, design and technology.
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Why and where we can enjoy darkness
Honeyguide Yalou seeks out the darkness. As part of the Night of the Night, she shares 4 tips for navigating physically and mentally in the dark.
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3x Castles and Estates on the Veluwe
Honeyguide Yalou has discovered a few new castles and estates. Do you already know these hidden gems in the Veluwe region?
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Walking in Laag Holland: from Volendam to Etersheim
Day two of the walking route on the Markermeer dyke. Honeyguides Yalou and Femke explore Volendam, Edam and Etersheim and learn more about this area thanks to the dyke.
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Walking with a story podcast from Amsterdam to Volendam
Honeyguides Femke and Yalou walked for two days on the Markermeerdijk in Laag Holland. Curious about their adventures and the stories the Dike told them?
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Keti Koti: 3 places to learn about the history of slavery
Honeyguide Yalou delves into Keti Koti and tips you three places in Amsterdam where you can learn more about the history of slavery. Do you know our history?
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The Gelukkigerwijs pilgrim path in the middle of the Netherlands
Honeyguide Yalou is a pilgrim and is happy to tell you more about the Gelukkigerwijspad. Meaningful walking is also possible in the Netherlands.
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8x best places in the Netherlands for swimming in nature
Honeyguides Yalou and Laura tell you about their favourite spots for swimming in nature. Do you already know these spots?
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A special encounter with horses during coaching at Chevalja
Honeyguides Yalou and Adriënne visited Chevalja for a special coaching session with Bernadette's horses.
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What to do during a city break Delft
Honeyguide Yalou spent a weekend at Hotel de Plataan in Delft and gives you tips for a successful city trip in Delft.
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7x what to do in Groningen
Honeyguide Yalou travels to Groningen. In this blog, she shares seven tips on sights, restaurants and places to sleep in Groningen city.
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Tips for a holiday on Vlieland
Honeyguide Yalou dreams of visiting a Vlieland. In this blog, she lists all the accommodation tips, activities and restaurants for you.
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5x the most beautiful unknown tulip fields in the Netherlands
Honeyguide Yalou scours the Netherlands for the most beautiful unknown tulip fields. At these destinations, you can enjoy the floral splendour in peace.
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8x tips for a weekend trip to Tilburg
Honeyguide Yalou visited Tilburg, the underdog of Brabant. In this blog, she shares 8 tips for a weekend trip to Tilburg.
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3x most beautiful Dutch castles in winter
Honeyguide Yalou takes you into the winter atmosphere of three beautiful castles in the Netherlands. Because you can castle hop in winter too.
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7x things to do in Haarlem
Honeyguide Yalou loves Haarlem. In this blog, she shares 7 tips on what to do during a day or weekend break in Haarlem.
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Honeyguide's favourite winter walks
The Honeyguide editorial team shares their favourite winter walks with you. So you can get some fresh air during this holiday season (and beyond).
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4x most beautiful walks in the Netherlands
A barefoot path, the happiness path, the Dutch water line. Honeyguide Yalou has selected the most beautiful walks in the Netherlands for you.
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4x autumn activities on the Utrecht Hill Ridge
Honeyguide Yalou prefers to be found on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug during autumn. In this guide, she shares her outing tips for autumn.
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Vechtdal: the destination for a carefree holiday
Honeyguide Yalou lists where to go in the Vecht valley for a carefree holiday.
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Surf-eat-sleep-repeat: Weekend in Wijk aan Zee
Wijk aan Zeese Anne Albers shares her favourite spots. With these tips, you will have a wonderful day in Wikiki.
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Surfing in Wijk aan Zee
Honeyguide Yalou went surfing for a day with one of the best surfers in the Netherlands: Anne Albers. Read what it was like.
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4x the most beautiful castles in the Netherlands
Honeyguide Yalou tells you about her favourite and most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is secretly a great alternative to France when it comes to admiring castles.
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4x high tea in the most beautiful tea gardens in the Netherlands
Honeyguide Yalou tells you about her favourite tea gardens. Perfect for enjoying a special high tea. A piece of England in your own country.
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Unique accommodation: camping in your backyard
Honeyguide Yalou set up her tent in the back garden and gives you wild-picking and camping tips for a unique overnight stay.
Positive impact - Honeyguide
Honeyguide guarantees positive impact based on 11 criteria. These are derived from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Yalou's favourite: zero-waste
Positive impact criteria
Reducing waste has such a big impact on yourself, the environment and your wallet. For years, I have been reducing my (plastic) waste, combating food waste and adapting my buying habits. On Honeyguide and We are the Earth, you can find shops, restaurants and entrepreneurs who help with this and do their own zero-waste bit.
More about these criteria
With the Zero-Waste - Yalou's favourites
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Robin Food People's Kitchen
At Robin Food, you eat an (h)honest, vegan, three-course dinner of saved food. Apart from the delicious food, this former squat is also a cosy haven full of social activities.
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Culture Campsite
At Culture Campsite you sleep in upcycled objects. I myself slept two metres above the ground in an old, converted grain silo. You wake up in the port of Rotterdam, surrounded by art and nature.
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Mrs Cha's Tea Room
I am a real tea lover and get incredibly happy with Mrs Cha! Here you can do a tea tasting or order organic, loose teas from their own garden. Delicious.
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