Daphne van Velsen

Leaving Thailand (for now...)

By the time you’re reading this, I won’t be in Bangkok anymore.
And after deciding to stay here for a longer period of time and settling, leaving Bangkok feels almost strange. 

The familiar streets of Bangkok, slow mornings, warm evenings, and the feeling of being exactly where you need to be for a while.

I’m incredibly grateful for this chapter, for the routines I built, the places I returned to, and the sense of home that somehow formed again. And while I’m moving on for now, it doesn’t feel like a goodbye.

For now, it’s time to close this chapter with gratitude and luckily, I have a DTV visa… so see you soon! I’ll be back in April, returning to both Bangkok and Chiang Mai for another adventure, and I already know it’s going to be a special one!

And with that being said... get ready for a new adventure with first two weeks in the Netherlands, a visit to Cyprus but also a French roadtrip! Woohoo 🛫🚗

6 days ago | [YT] | 11

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Just a few days before… 🇳🇱

Just a few days before I’ll be flying back to the Netherlands…

Jeppe will be flying to a completely different destination, but only 15 minutes after my flight. Which means we still get to go to the airport together, what are the odds of that?

And even though I’m technically traveling alone, I already know this time will be filled with so much love and exciting adventures.

Things I’m most looking forward to:
– seeing my little niece, who is almost 4 years old
– traveling to exciting cities like Antwerp with my best friend
– spending time with my family doing the things we love
– eating food that I’ve missed so much haha

And some things that will be very different from my life right now:
– long dog walks in nature with Storm
– hearing Dutch all around me again
– driving on the right side of the road
– wearing a winter jacket instead of living in 30-degree heat every day
– feeling both familiar and like a stranger at the same time

I’ll be vlogging this whole chapter and I can’t wait to share it with you

1 week ago | [YT] | 9

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Japan through my eyes 🇯🇵

A little photo dump from my time in Japan…
and even though I’m already back in Bangkok, this trip is constantly on my mind!

It was such a special experience and I’m so grateful I got to do this solo journey.

There are still more Japan videos coming on my channel, where I’ll share this trip in a much more detailed way.

And if you’d like to see more of the little daily moments, behind the scenes and insights from my travels, I share a lot of that over on my Instagram as well!
👉🏼 www.instagram.com/daphnevanve...

So thankful I get to take you along on all of this. With this chapter in Japan finished, the next one is already waiting, just two weeks until I’m back in the Netherlands 🇳🇱

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 21

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Destination reveal! 🛫

I’ve been hinting at a new trip in my last two videos…
and by the time you’re reading this, I’m actually already in Japan.

My main destination is Osaka, but I’ll be doing a few day trips while I’m here, and the first one is to Uji, the matcha capital of the world 🍵

Japan has been on my vision board for 2026 and on my dream destinations list for so long, so being here right now honestly feels a little unreal.

My first Japan video goes live this Sunday!

I’m so excited to finally share this whole adventure with you! 🇯🇵

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 10

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a visit back home! ✨

I mentioned this in my last video, but in about one month I’ll be going back to the Netherlands!

It will be the first time in about 1.5 years that I’m back home, which honestly feels kind of surreal.

Since it’s my home country, I really want to film it in a special way this time.

What would you love to see?
– more of my daily life there
– specific cities or places
– or just cozy, vlogs?

I’ll be staying for around two weeks, so there’s more than enough time to share a piece of this with you!

So for a casual Throwback Tuesday, I’m sharing a few photos from the weeks just before I left. I feel like I’ve changed so much since then… but in the best way 🇳🇱

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1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 21

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✨ Starting the year right ✨

After a few months of living in Bangkok and settling into a routine, it feels like the perfect time to switch things up.

I’ve been working behind the scenes on something really fun and in two weeks it’s finally happening: a new trip, new content and lots of fresh inspiration 🌍

Can you guess the destination?

1 month ago | [YT] | 8

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Happy 2026! 🥂✨

Wishing you a year full of growth, beautiful moments, and new adventures.
Thank you for being part of this journey, I’m so grateful for you 🤍

1 month ago | [YT] | 15

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Wow… 3,000 of you are here ☺️
Right on time as the perfect Christmas gift 🎄✨

Thank you for subscribing, watching, commenting, and supporting my journey. This means more to me than you know. On to the next milestone, together 🤍

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 19

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Holiday season is almost here 🎄

I’m planning a little staycation in Bangkok, one night at a hotel, a nice dinner out, and some quality time with Jeppe.

Bangkok is lightning up with the most beautiful Christmas trees and decorations.

Are you traveling during the holidays or staying closer to home? I'm super curious to hear more about your plans! ☺️

2 months ago | [YT] | 12

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Celebrating 25 in Bangkok ✨

Never thought I’d be spending this birthday on the other side of the world, building my dream life one step at a time.

Grateful for the last year, the lessons, the opportunities, and for everyone who’s been part of this journey, including all of you here.

Here’s to another year full of growth, adventure, and creating the life I want.

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