Hiya, I'm Nicole!
I’m just your average girl who wanted to see more of the world! I'm Dutch and live in Rotterdam with my fiancé, Robin!
The initial idea for The Adventure Book came in 2017 as I was looking for a gift for my friend who loves to travel. I knew she likes to have something to think back on her wonderful travels, but she’s not the kind of person who would keep a daily journal during her travels. Seeing me so excited and working on The Adventure Book, Robin got on board with the idea (he needed to mull it over a bit first - oh, men), offered to help with the business, and started loving it as much as I do.
Originally, I'm a graphic designer and I used to work freelance for all kinds of clients before I said goodbye to them in 2020 to focus solely on our small business, thanks to all of YOU! ❤️
I LOVE traveling (of course), movies, singing in the shower, growing my small business with beautiful unique products, tambour embroidery, cozy blankets, dancing like no one is watching, deep conversation, pasta (because pasta is life), interior design, cat mom of 2 (Rosie and Suki), and being creative in all kinds of ways. It's my dream to one day live in the countryside in Italy, and just read and craft all day long!
It's my joy to share all of your beautiful creations here and my purpose to keep on creating wonderful products that transport you back to your most cherished travel memories and spark that wanderlust.
So so happy you are here. I do not take it lightly that you came this far to read this!😭♥
The start
A journal for your most cherished memories
Like I mentioned earlier, the initial idea for The Adventure Book came as I was looking for a gift for my friend who loves to travel. I knew she likes to have something to think back on her wonderful travels, but she’s not the kind of person who would keep a daily journal during her travels.
I wanted a journal that would become her journal around the world - like the ultimate bucket list travel journal. And with that in the back of my head - The Adventure Book was born.
Personally, I don’t keep a daily journal when I travel either. I start with one page and then I kind of get stuck. So with these journals, I can just fill one page with my favorite highlights and memories and I’ll have every country I’ve ever visited in one place.
Discover new places with me
Whilst creating the journal and doing research, I discovered so many beautiful countries I had never considered visiting or had even heard of. They are now at the top of my bucket list and I can’t wait to fill the pages myself.
We want to share our experiences with you through videos and pictures of our travels and sharing bits and pieces from our own copy the journal.
I hope The Adventure Book might inspire people to get out there more often, travel off the beaten path and create their own stories that are meaningful to them.
Oh, and we LOVE seeing how you fill the pages of The Adventure Book and where you're taking it to, so please tag us on Instagram using the hashtag #theadventurebook and share your creations!
Talk soon!
Nicole
