Iris Veldwijk

Iris has been traveling non-stop since November 2013 and she loves it. Other things she enjoy besides hitchhiking are playing guitar, reading Wikipedia, practicing yoga, unlearning harmful ways of thinking, hiking, learning languages, photography, studying maps, swimming, intersectional feminism, eating savory foods, and befriending other people’s pets.

About GAFFL

GAFFL's mission is to make travel easier and more affordable for everyone. Our travel blog is expertly curated by experienced writers from all over the world who are constantly adventuring and sharing their knowledge to make it easier for you to do the same. Our website/app helps travelers from over 190 countries in finding a travel buddy. Whether you're backpacking in Asia, road tripping in Australia, or exploring national parks in the United States, you can find a travel buddy on GAFFL, plan trips, split costs, and travel together.