Maarten Cox

When not at the beach, you'll likely find Maarten surfing in the ocean. With a special place in his heart for Asia and ongoing work on his blog, GeckoRoutes, Maarten's biggest passion is to explore every corner of the earth while meeting new people, which fuels his adventures.
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Recent Posts

Eco-friendly air travel
Maarten Cox
January 14, 2020

How to fly more sustainably

Air travel remains the most polluting form of transport, but we know that it can’t always be avoided. Learn what to consider when it’s your only option.
Fish and plastic
Maarten Cox
December 31, 2019

Why we should care about single-use plastic

The World Economic Forum said that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans. Here are 4 tips on how to use less plastic when traveling.
Chiang Mai, Thailand at Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Park
Maarten Cox
December 10, 2019

A bus ride from Bangkok to Chiang Mai: A traveler review

A visit to the northern part of Thailand often starts with the journey to Chiang Mai, the second-largest city of Thailand.
Hong Kong bus
Maarten Cox
November 21, 2019

How to make your bus journey more eco-friendly

By using our simple checklist, you can ensure that you optimise your decision to travel in the most environmentally sound way when traveling by bus.
Plane vs. train
Maarten Cox
November 6, 2019

The environmental impact of taking a train vs. flying

The world is too big and beautiful for us to stop traveling and exploring everything it has to offer, so discover how to become a more sustainable traveler.