Leisure means enjoying a moment where nothing has to be done and everything is allowed.
For me, free time means relaxing and enjoying moments when nothing has to be done and everything is possible. Whether I'm at home or on the road, it's all about doing what I feel like doing at that moment. Travelling fits perfectly with that: exploring new places or discovering areas I wouldn't normally visit.
Mart Kop
I prefer to spend my alone time swimming, climbing, programming or just watching Netflix. Other times, I seek the sociability of loved ones, friends or family. Together we do fun things like eating out, going on holiday, (winter) sports or just relaxing on a terrace. Occasionally, a game night or a festival is also a perfect fit.
Yet for me, leisure time is mainly about finding peace, relaxing and enjoying not having to do anything. I love that. Like recently going to Bruges with my girlfriend - a week with no plans. We saw what we liked, but being together was the most important thing.
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Helping people and creating something brilliant together – that’s what makes me happy. I love working with others to create something wonderful, where everyone plays their part.
What attracts me most in my work is the technology and the challenge of coming up with smart solutions. I enjoy helping companies with technical advice and making sure their product fits seamlessly with their business case. For me, it's ultimately about turning cool ideas into reality and building cool things together with the customer.
My top 3 travel tips
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Beekse Bergen
At Beekse Bergen, you come face to face with wild animals. Take a safari trip and meet lions, giraffes and zebras up close.
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Dutch Open Air Museum
Discover stories, traditions and crafts from two hundred years ago to today. Here, you really do become part of history yourself.
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Efteling
At the Efteling, fairy tales come to life for young and old. Walk through the Fairytale Forest, fly through Droomvlucht and go over the top in the Python.