Quixoticguide
Hi, I’m Maarten Van Den Driessche, a curious human, aviation enthusiast, vexillophile, world traveler, and food lover with over 14,000 days of life experience.
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Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ): Angola’s new gateway
Luanda has a brand-new front door. About 40 km southeast of the city center in Bom Jesus, Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA: NBJ, ICAO: FNBJ) is the long-planned replacement for Quatro de Fevereiro—built to turn Angola’s capital into a true regional hub. Officially inaugurated in November 2023, it began with cargo operations and…
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Bujumbura Travel Guide (Burundi)
Why go: Lake Tanganyika sunsets, palm-fringed city beaches, and hippo-spotting just outside town at Rusizi National Park. Bujumbura is Burundi’s laid-back waterside hub (and former political capital). Bonus: it’s a Brussels Airlines destination from Brussels. Quick facts Plan your trip Flights: Brussels Airlines operates Brussels → Bujumbura (BJM); frequency varies by season—check current schedules. Stays:…
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Indonesia Travel Guide: Celebrating Independence & Exploring the Archipelago
August 17, 2025 marks Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, a moment when the world’s largest archipelago reflects on its past while looking forward with pride. As communities across the nation raise flags, sing Indonesia Raya, and celebrate with parades and traditional games, it’s also the perfect occasion to discover why Indonesia belongs on every traveler’s bucket…
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Şanlıurfa (Urfa) Travel Guide: Göbekli Tepe, Balıklıgöl & Harran
Meta title: Şanlıurfa (Urfa) Travel Guide: Göbekli Tepe, Balıklıgöl, Harran & Neolithic TurkeyMeta description: Plan the perfect trip to Şanlıurfa: sacred Balıklıgöl, world‑changing Göbekli Tepe, Roman mosaics, bazaars, sıra gecesi nights, plus day trips to Harran & Soğmatar. When to go, how to get there, practical tips—no fluff. Why go A sacred city with a…
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Hatra — Iraq’s Desert Citadel of Stone and Silence
In the middle of the windswept Nineveh desert, surrounded by miles of golden sand and open sky, the ruins of Hatra rise like a vision from another time. This ancient walled city — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — was once one of the most powerful and cosmopolitan urban centres in Mesopotamia. Founded in…
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Don Quixote Airport (Ciudad Real): Spain’s most famous “ghost airport”
South of Madrid, Don Quixote Airport (Ciudad Real, CQM) is a billion‑euro ghost airport reborn as an aircraft storage/MRO hub. Here’s how to see it. The story in a nutshell South of Madrid on La Mancha’s windmill plain stands an outsized dream: Ciudad Real International Airport—branded over the years as Don Quijote Airport and South…
Where Curiosity Leads
Travel is more than ticking countries off a map. It’s about discovering the stories behind places, understanding the people who call them home, and seeing the world through new perspectives.
Quixotic Guide is a collection of destinations, cultures, history, aviation, food, and ideas, created for curious travellers who want to go beyond the guidebook. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or simply exploring from home, every article is designed to help you understand the world a little better.
Explore Beyond the Tourist Trail
- 🌍 Discover fascinating destinations
- 🏛️ Understand history and cultures
- 🍽️ Explore national dishes and traditions
- ✈️ Travel smarter with practical guides
- 💡 Gain context behind the headlines
- 📖 See the world through curiosity
“The more you understand a place, the more meaningful your journey becomes.”
My Travel guides
- Not instructions, but orientation.
- These guides explain how places work — so you don’t just visit, you arrive.
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” –
Ibn Battuta
Maghrebi traveller