I'm Jacintha

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Hi, I'm Jacintha! Thanks for visiting Urban Pixxels.

 

I started this website in 2013 when I moved from the Netherlands to London. At the time, Urban Pixxels was mostly a collection of my London tips: what to do and - very often - where to eat.

 

But it soon became all about travel and photography (and sometimes just some random thoughts). There's nothing I love more than traveling the world with my camera. And then sharing my photos, videos, experiences and tips with you guys.

 

A lot has happened since I published that first blog post. My photos are being used in magazines like Condé Nast Traveller, I've co-written a '48 hours in London' travel guide for National Geographic, and have been listed several times as one of the best travel accounts to follow on Instagram. Pretty cool!

 

In 2017, after a 3 month sabbatical during which I traveled non-stop, I moved back to the Netherlands. I'm currently living in The Hague (Den Haag) and still try to travel as often as I can. Which is sometimes challenging with a full-time job....

 

Fortunately, living in Europe means it’s so easy to fly or take the train on the weekend and explore an interesting city in another country. Or even in The Netherlands. Since now that I'm back, I want to show you that there's a lot more to do and see here besides Amsterdam.

 

I’m really hoping that my photos, videos and tips will inspire you to plan some amazing trips all over the world. I’d love to hear about it!

Urban Pixxels is all about travel inspiration and information for the traveler who wants to explore the most interesting destinations in the world; prefers design boutique hotels over hostels; is always looking for the hidden gems; and believes that exploring the local food culture is just as important as sightseeing.

01City Guides & Travel TipsAs the name Urban Pixxels suggests, I love
writing about city trips and sharing all
my tips.
In my City Guides I've combined all my
posts about a city to help you plan
your next trip: where to sleep, what to do
and where to eat.
02Travel Stories & InspirationI’m always sharing my personal
travel experiences, hoping to
inspire you to travel more.
Have a look at my Destinations page
for an overview of all the countries
I’ve traveled to since I started Urban Pixxels.
03Travel Photography & VideoI could tell you all about the places I
think you should visit, but in general
a photo or video will be more convincing.
I love traveling with my camera and then
sharing the result here on
Urban Pixxels and social media.

Work with me

01Blog & Social MediaI love working with brands that are a good
fit and relevant for Urban Pixxels.
My content is always self-created
which is why I don't accept guest posts.
I do offer sponsored posts or other forms
of partnerships when I feel there's a
good match.
02Press Trips & EventsI am always looking for new interesting
places and travel tips that I can share
with my readers and followers on social
media.
Are you looking to promote a destination,
hotel or restaurant? Please get in touch
to discuss how we can work together.
03PhotographyAre you looking for a travel or lifestyle
photographer? Have a look at my
portfolio and get in touch if you want to
hire me for photography projects.
Want to use a photo you've seen on
Urban Pixxels? Please e-mail me for
image licensing and usage requests.
01Blog & Social MediaI love working with brands that are a good
fit and relevant for Urban Pixxels.
My content is always self-created
which is why I don't accept guest posts.
I do offer sponsored posts or other forms
of partnerships when I feel there's a
good match.
02Press Trips & EventsI am always looking for new interesting
places and travel tips that I can share
with my readers and followers on social
media.
Are you looking to promote a destination,
hotel or restaurant? Please get in touch
to discuss how we can work together.
03PhotographyAre you looking for a travel or lifestyle
photographer? Have a look at my
portfolio and get in touch if you want to
hire me for photography projects.
Want to use a photo you've seen on
Urban Pixxels? Please e-mail me for
image licensing and usage requests.

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