This page is inspired by nownownow.com and last updated manually on April 18, 2025
Dutch: Klik hier voor mijn Nederlandse pagina!
Where Am I Now?
I live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
What Work Do I Do Now?
I am a freelance translator, copywriter, and proofreader, primarily working remotely. I also write essays for leading Dutch newspapers such as de Volkskrant and NRC. Next to this I am currently also the
- English to Dutch translator for the Canadian New York Times bestselling author Zoe York
- English to Dutch translator for the Copenhagen Consensus Center, Simple Online Healthcare, Desktronic, BrickOwl and ClickTrans.
I am available for freelance projects on Upwork, where I bring the same dedication and expertise to every client. What is Upwork?
In addition to these activities, I also enjoy helping SME entrepreneurs as a consultant. I help them consider the best approach for their supply and demand. I now do this on a regular basis for businesses in Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Portugal.
With practical tips and smart strategies, I help entrepreneurs get more out of their business without it costing a fortune. Whether it’s a better managed hotel, a more efficient kitchen or a more appealing menu in a restaurant or an event that really stands out, I love helping people move forward!
I Have A Pet
This is my cat Fifty Shady (2014, Cambodia). 
Projects
- The Quiet Reader, an online literary magazine that I founded in 2020. Revamped and relaunched last Spring with a new edition released last December.
- Expedition Kilimanjaro, the tour company I have been running since 2008. Yes, that’s for over 16 years and I can’t stop telling people to get up that mountain themselves. Now in 4 different languages.
- Writing on Als het vuur gedoofd is (Extinguished), a book project.
- On the former website of The Flicks Community Movie House, which I ran from 3 locations in the capital of Cambodia for 12 years, I still post recommended movies for fans of the better movies. Previously including download links, but that’s become highly illegal nowadays :-p
Watching
Movies: The last movie I watched: A Real Pain. Absolutely boring, very American. Too American. Americans in Europe. Bleh.
Series: Suits LA. Superb dialogues, fantastic cast, amazing cult. And The Pitt of course.
Reading
My Goodreads keeps track of what my Kindle has been going through lately.
Bucket list
Done.
Social here:
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