Flor Nieuwenhuys

UK and EU travel writer

Location: London, UK

Flor is a video journalist at Screenshot news agency and a freelance writer based in London, UK. Passionate about social justice and environmental causes, she also has a soft spot for travel journalism.

Born in Belgium and raised in Brazil, Flor spent her childhood traveling with her nomadic family through the Amazon rivers and camping on paradisiacal beaches. Her parents prioritized adventure over formal education, instilling in her a deep urge to explore the world.

Flor is happiest when surrounded by nature, embracing different cultures, and traveling at a slow pace. She has explored most of Europe and backpacked through Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Belize, Indonesia, Thailand, Morocco, and Kenya.

Favorite train trip

The train ride from Geneva to the Swiss Alps is nothing short of magical. It's easy to lose yourself gazing at the snow-coated mountains as the train borders Lake Geneva.

Flor's travel guides