Maria Hopen (2024)

18/12/2022

Welcome to my new favourite town in Portugal 🌴

📍 Luz (10 mins from Lagos)
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Okay so I guess I have many favourites.. But this little town is the most charming one I’ve seen yet!
It’s a very picturesque town, the beach is stunning and the landscape is really unique. It’s also a good surf spot 🌊

This is a must visit when exploring the Algarve coast in Portugal 🧡

What do you think? Would you like to visit this place? 😍

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01/12/2022

Nazaré mini guide 🌞🌊 Read more 👇🏼

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🚐 If you travel by van/motorhome - stay 1-2 nights at Campismo. They have all the facilities needed, a beautiful camp site and its a short walk down to Nazaré town and the south beach.
🏖️ Explore the town and take a walk on the south beach.
☕️ Enjoy a coffee and Pastel de Nata at one of the cafés.
🚠 Take the «elevator», a tram, that takes you from sea level and up to the cliff and lighthouse
⛪️ On the top you’ll find the church, shops, street food and an incredible view
🧿 Visit the lighthouse Farol de Nazaré and pay €2 for entrance to the museum and hall of fame
🏄🏽‍♂️ Watch the big wave surfers  🌊 Walk down to the north beach  ✨ Enjoy the sunset from the cliff/lighthouse

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Have you ever been to Nazaré? 😍

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21/10/2022

One of my favourite hikes in Norway 🌞

📍 Mosekleivhornet, Hoddevik

Hoddevik is one of the 3 famous surf spots in Norway and attracts surfers and campers. It also offers stunning nature with its big sandy beach, blue water and magnificent mountains.

Standing on the top of this mountain looking down at surfers in the waves makes this a very unique hike ⛰️

What do you think of the view? 😍

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06/10/2022

Celebrating another lap around the sun today 🎉

What a year it has been! If someone said to me a little over a year ago that I would become a digital nomad and content creator, launch my own products, travel 4 months in Asia and move into a van full time.. I wouldn’t believe you!
What a journey it has been this past year and I am so freaking grateful for all of it 🫶🏼
Thanks to all the amazing and supportive people in my life 🥹

28 - bring it on 🌻🚐🧡

03/10/2022

Zoom in to see me holding a lantern 💚✨

This is definitely one of my favourite photos of 2022. This night was absolutely magical and it felt like I was in a Disney movie looking up at the sky 🥹
Thanks to my boyfriend for capturing this extraordinary moment 🫶🏼

📍 Unstad, Lofoten, Norway

Have you ever seen the northern lights?

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02/10/2022

Welcome to an arctic paradise ⛰️🌊

📍 Lofoten Beach Camp

Whether you have a van, tent or want to book a room - this is the place to stay while exploring Lofoten 🇳🇴

Beach bar and restaurant, hot showers, a gorgeous beach, the best location for sunset, surf lessons every day and more 🏄🏼‍♀️

Who’s joining next summer!? 🌞

29/09/2022

Swipe to see how the mountain looks like from the road 🤯

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📍 Volandstind 457 masl

We got a tip from a local to hike this mountain and it did not disappoint!
It took 1,5 hours to hike up and a bit less on the way down. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking! It got quite airy on that last part but I made it to the top 🌬️

Would you hike this mountain? 😍

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28/09/2022

My Alice in Wonderland moment 🌲✨

📍 Hoddevik

On the road to Hoddevik you drive through some small tunnels of trees and it feels like something out of a fairytale.
Have you ever seen something similar or had a similar feeling of a magical place? ✨

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22/09/2022

MEET THE NEW VAN 😭🫶🏼

As some of you know our previous project with the Sprinter van did not go as planned at all! You can read the whole story in my highlight “Van Build”.
So unfortunately the converted van project, building from scratch, is over. For now. This is still a dream, but as we have wasted a lot of time and money on a project that is not going to happen, we knew we had to come up with a plan B.

As soon to be “full time van-lifers” this will be our first van to live in and travel full time 🚐

This baby only needs some minor renovation and personal upgrades to be ready for vanlife in Europe 🌞

She is a Volkswagen T4 California from 2001 with 4 seats, 2 beds and a pop-up roof.

I’m so so happy and I feel at home already 🤍

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19/09/2022

This is one of Lofoten's most famous beaches ✨

📍 Haukland beach, Lofoten, Norway 📌 Save this post for later

This is truly an arctic paradise with white sand beach, crystal clear water and majestic mountains.
Things to do at Haukland:
🏊🏽‍♀️ Go for a swim (cold but very refreshing)
🏄🏼‍♀️ Rent SUP board and wetsuit at the kiosk
🏖️ Chill at the beach
🥾 Walk around the mountain to Uttakleiv
⛰️ Hike up the mountain "Mannen" overlooking the beach
🌅 Watch the sunset
⛺️ Camp overnight

What do vou think of this special beach? 🤍

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10/09/2022

Found the perfect spot to enjoy the view 💭

📍 Haukland beach, Lofoten, Norway

Found this little reading corner beside a small kiosk at Haukland beach. Perfect place to slow down and enjoy the view ✨

What do you like to do to slow down while travelling?

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30/08/2022

This place stole a piece of my heart ✨

When travelling in Asia earlier this year I visited so many incredible places. This one is definitely high on that list.

Chilling, surfing, spent time with good people, capturing moments and watched some epic sunsets. This place felt like home 🫶🏼

📍 Balangan, Uluwatu, Bali

Have you traveled somewhere that will forever hold a special place in your heart?

26/08/2022

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN HODDEVIK🏔⬇️

1. Surf your heart out 🏄🏽
2. Hike to Mosekleivhornet and enjoy the view looking over Hoddevika✨
3. Skate to the beach 🛹
4. Hang out at the house 🤙🏼
5. Enjoy time at the beach with a picnic and sunset or surf some mor 🌊

Hoddevik is a unique surf destination and definitely a must see in Norway 🇳🇴

📍 Hoddevik, Stadlandet, Norway

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21/08/2022

Cruising through life - literally and metaphorically 🛹 Locations👇🏼

1. Hoddevik sign
2. On the road from Ervik to Leikanger
3&4. Skateløa “The skate barn” in Ervik
5. On the road to Hoddevik just before the Hoddevik sign

If you couldn’t tell already, I’m happiest on a board and I love bringing my boards with me on trips 🌞

Do you have something you like to bring on road trips? Or do you prefer walking or driving around? 🥰

📍 Hoddevik, Stadlandet, Norway

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19/08/2022

Welcome to Hoddevik 🏄🏼‍♀️🌊⛰ Or as some like to call it.. Norwaii 🌞

Psst. Check out the eagle 🦅👀

Some photos from an amazing weekend in Hoddevik. This truly is a hidden gem and the perfect place for surfers and people who simply enjoy nature and a breathtaking view ✨

This is definitely one of my favourite places in Norway 🇳🇴

Would you like to visit Hoddevik or have you already been? 😍

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05/08/2022

My secret weapon for editing photos 🤫👇🏼

I edit all my photos in the free mobile app “Lightroom” 🪄
I have used this app for over 3 years and I have developed my personal photo filters (presets) 📷

Whether you want to edit your vacation photos, if you are a hobby photographer, professional or completely beginner - Lightroom presets is the best way to edit your photos (in my opinion!) 👏🏼

My personal preset collections are now for sale in my online store www.mariahopen.com 🥹🫶🏼

I’m very proud of these products and I sincerely hope you find them valuable if you buy them 🤎

Check out my store at www.mariahopen.com 🌈

Thank you for all your support and love! It means the world to me! xx

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01/08/2022

Same photo - 3 different styles 🐚✨

Which one is your favourite? 😍

Edited with my Lightroom presets which are coming for sale this Friday! 🎉 Sign up the get the news - link in bio 🤍

29/07/2022

Transit in Singapore? Here’s my itinerary for 1 day in Singapore 🇸🇬⬇️

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1. Collect your luggage if needed and deliver it at the luggage storage in “The Juwel”
2. Explore the amazing and beautiful airport filled with stores and a waterfall attraction
3. Take the underground train MRT from the airport to the city
4. Book a tour with the hop on and off “Big Bus Tours” to explore the city (you can book tickets online)
5. Make your last stop at “Gardens By the Bay” and enjoy the incredible botanical gardens
6. Bonus tip for Gardens by the Bay! Grab some food at the food hall by the Super Groove trees and enjoy the spectacular light and orchestra show at 19:45
7. Head back to the airport by train or Grab/taxi

If you have transit there for more than 8 hours I highly recommend to exit the airport and explore ❤️

Would you like to visit Singapore? 🇸🇬

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27/07/2022

One of the most beautiful cities I’ve visited 😍

We had 1 day to spend here as we had transit here on our way from Bali to Norway 🇸🇬

📍 Singapore

Which photo is your favourite? 😍

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Maria Hopen