Hola! I am Paulina, born and raised in Luxembourg.
The size of this cute & very tiny country pushed me to cross its borders and explore what’s beyond.
My passion is connecting with people & their cultures. To help you prepare for upcoming trips.
But…
…how did this start?
I moved out at 18 to study abroad, like so many other people from Luxembourg.
After living in 7 cities in 3 different countries (Brussels, Passau, Malaga, Madrid, Seville, Tenerife, and Barcelona), I was ready to move back to my pretty home country, Luxembourg.
But before getting “serious”, I wanted to do something crazy. That is how I ended up boat hitch-hiking from the Canary Islands to Cape Verde and finally, across the Atlantic to Barbados.
During the Atlantic crossing, I realized that our time is too short to visit all the beautiful places in this world.
I decided to treat my travel blog more seriously, and in January 2020, I took the leap into full-time travel and voluntary work on the gorgeous island of Maio, Cape Verde.
Who would have guessed that I’d spend my lockdown in the island state and end up staying more than 1 year! Enough time to create some of the most in-depth guides about Cape Verde on the net.
The Road is unforeseeable… and it would take me from Cape Verde to Dubai, UAE where I’d live for almost another year. Who’d guess that the UAE is such a heaven for outdoor lovers like me?!
Over time, I realized that I love staying longer in one place.
The friendships and connections you make on the road will make you feel at home. A feeling that you’ll sometimes miss when you’re constantly on the road.
Travel is the largest classroom, and I see it as a form of intercultural exchange. It’s a constant learning and exchange process that will teach you remarkable lessons about yourself and our beautiful world.
- Contact: info @ paulinaontheroad.com
- Collaborations: Work with me
Random facts about me:
- I am from Luxembourg, one of the tiniest countries in the world.
- I hitchhiked across the Atlantic Ocean by boat.
- I have a Bachelor’s degree in German and Spanish Linguistics and Literature and two Master’s Degrees: one in Intercultural Communication and one in European Studies (Bookworm Alarm).
- I’m a language nerd: currently learning my 9th language.
- I can not cook. At all! But I love to eat! All the time!
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Awards
5 influencers to keep an eye on in Luxembourg – Luxembourg Times
Top 50 Madrid Blogs and Websites – TripDuck
The best travel vloggers you need to watch – ROL Cruises
50 Best Travel Instagram Accounts (by Bloggers) To Follow In 2019 – Mint Habits
The Ultimate List of the Best Travel Blogs 2019 Edition – CBoarding
The Top 20 Travel Blogs in Brussels in 2019 – Luggage Hero
Female Travel Bloggers That Are A True Inspiration – Womanhancers
Best Travel Blogs 2018: Top Influencers to Follow – Credit Donkey
Top 30 Luxembourg Blogs – Feedspot (voted on positon Nr.3)
The Top 40 Most Inspiring Travel Blogs of 2018 – Luggage Hero
Top Travel Blogs to Check Out in 2017 – Feedspot
Passionate Bloggers in their Niche – TechkeGuruji.com
10 Lëtzebuerger Blogger – Moien.lu
Top Tenerife Blogs – Tenerife Forum (A super complete page about Tenerife in English)
30 Best Luxembourg Blogs & News Websites in 2022 – Feedspot
20 Best Sustainable Travel Blogs and Websites – Feedspot
Top Travel Bloggers From Around The World – LA Weekly
Nominated for “Best Content” at FITUR’s TravelVlogger18 contest:
Blog Award 2020: Jury Award for Best Lifestyle Blog
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Top Travel Bloggers From Around The World – LA Weekly
Paulina’s Journey: A Story of Transformation and Inspiration – Buzz Sentinel
From Language Studies to Sustainable Travel: Paulina’s Unique Path to Blogging Success – California Daily Review
Paulina’s Atlantic Adventure: How a Boat Hitchhiking Experience Led to a Thriving Travel Blog – Voyage New York
Paulina’s Guide to Working with Brands in the Travel Industry – FLUX Magazine
Discovering the World Ethically: Paulina’s Guide to Sustainable Travel – European Business Magazine
Experience the World with Paulina’s Travel Blogs and More – London Daily Feed
Social Media Spark: How Paulina’s Enthusiasm Translates to Audience Engagement – The Chicago Weekly
Paulina’s Cabo Verde Experience: Exploring off the Beaten Track – Euro News Daily
Carmona en Paulina on the road – Visit Carmona.com
Ausgewandert nach Spanien – Interview mit Paulina – Leben-in-andalucia.de
Luxemburguesa encantada com a Ilha do Sal – Cabofree.com
Paulina on the Road – 6 Caminhadas em Santo Antao – Cabofree.com
Santo Antao, Hikers This Is For You! – Diariesofmagazine.com
Mehr als “Malle” – WennDannReisen.com
Trekeffect Blogger Spotlight: Paulina On The Road Interview – Trekeffect.com
Part-Time Traveler, Paulina on the Road – Twirl The Globe
Interview with Paulina on the Road – NomadMania
Paulina, Yolu Türkiye’den de Geçen Bir Kadın Gezgin – Gezilecek Yerler
Ilha Brava, Um paraíso no meio do Atlântico – Contacto.lu
Expert Interview: How Traveling Will Change after the Pandemic – RentCafe.com
Digital Nomads from Luxembourg – Revue, Magazin fir Letzebuerg
Nómadas Digitais: como fazer do Maio um destino atractivo – Speaker
Travel Blogger Interview – InstaTravelStyle
Bootliften over de wereld – Voja Travel
Life after Expo 2020 Dubai – The National News UAE
Mindful travel tips by travel bloggers – Mikkoa
SEO tips from a full-time blogger – Travelpayouts
Cape Verde Podcast – Amateur Traveler
Previous & Current Partnerships:
Why a Travel Blog?
I started this blog after realizing I was forgetting the names of the sights I visited or the food I ate during my travels.
On top, people started to ask me for recommendations for things to do while being in Madrid, Cape Verde, Tenerife, etc. And I just could not remember the names of all these hiking trails, fancy restaurants, etc.
How is it possible to forget the details of such intense experiences?! Were there too many? May this be a natural consequence of severe “travelitis”?
I still do not know. This travel scrapbook should countervail chronic oblivion and present hidden travel destinations along the way.
Why a Blog in English and Spanish?
To reach more readers? Maybe, but not only! I always enjoyed writing, and I am fascinated by the unequal expressiveness of foreign languages. Thus why not combine both that are so different from one another?
Over time, Spanish became a language that is very close to my heart. Many of my closest friends are Spanish-speaking, and I love the cultural and historical background of the Spanish language.
To my mind, there is no language that is more limpid than English, and no language that is more melodious than Spanish.
I feel that I can not reflect on some impressions only through one of both languages. Therefore, in order to get the full view, I decided to write in English and in Spanish.
What is the main focus of the blog?
Paulina on the Road is about outdoor and sustainable travel: enjoying the great outdoors in fun ways, such as hiking, sailing, or cycling.
The main focus of Paulina on the road lays in sustainable and outdoor travel like hiking, boating or cycling.
For me, slow travel is a way of traveling that allows you to (re)connect with your surroundings and its people. It goes back to the roots when traveling was still a way of cultural exchange.
This blog focuses on less-known destinations and does not pretend to be a complete guide to the introduced destinations! I prefer to leave this task to the professionals.
May this scrapbook inspire and invite you to discover these hidden travel gems by yourself!
Work with Me
I am passionate about visual storytelling and providing helpful content to my readers. As a photography lover and creative travel writer, I reach thousands of avid travelers every month. Let’s find a way to work together!
