Hello and welcome!

I’m Pilar — the creator and writer behind TravelTheWorldPages. I’m a long-term traveler, scuba diver, and Amsterdam-based explorer who believes that curiosity is one of the most important qualities we can cultivate. Travel has shaped who I am, but so has my professional life in technology.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the world. As a child, I collected National Geographic magazines, read every Jules Verne book I could find, and dreamed about distant places from my small room in northern Spain. Travel became my way of learning about culture, history, science, and the world beyond textbooks.

What You’ll Find on TravelTheWorldPages

Here I share:

  • practical, experience-based travel guides
  • diving and nature-focused content
  • detailed Amsterdam insights (my home for nearly three decades)
  • cultural experiences, immersive itineraries, and slow-travel advice

My goal is simple: to provide useful, honest, and well-researched information that helps you plan meaningful trips — whether that’s a weekend city break or a months-long journey abroad.

Pilar at the entrance of the ILL nuclar reactor with some colleagues
At the ILL nuclear reactor in Grenoble with colleagues

A Little About My Background

I was born in Santander, a beautiful coastal city in northern Spain. My love for travel started early: at 12, I participated in a student exchange in the UK, which opened my world and sparked a lifelong passion for cultural discovery.

After high school, I studied Fundamental and Theoretical Physics, driven by a deep curiosity about how the world works. My academic and language background helped me build a solid career in the technology sector, where I’ve spent many years working in technical, product, and innovation roles with global teams. Technology remains an important part of my life, and I continue to develop professionally in this field.

Travel has always been my creative outlet — not a replacement for my career, but a meaningful complement to it

How Travel Became Part of My Life

Alongside my work in tech, I traveled extensively across Asia, Africa, and Europe, often taking extended trips during breaks between roles. A spontaneous trip to Thailand led me to scuba diving, a passion that eventually brought me to Indonesia and later to Bali, where I became a certified scuba diving instructor. While diving wasn’t a long-term career path, it remains one of the most important and rewarding skills I’ve achieved.

I’ve returned to Amsterdam after each journey, continuing to grow in my professional life while exploring the world whenever I can.

Pilar and the PADI examiner handing the Scuba Diving certification to her
Receiving the PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor certification

My Travel Philosophy

I’m a slow traveler. I like understanding the rhythm of a place — spending time in local cafés, walking for hours, visiting museums in depth, and getting to know communities beyond the usual tourist paths. I choose destinations for many reasons: diving with whale sharks, hiking sacred mountains, or simply exploring history and culture.

Authenticity matters to me, both in life and in travel. I write from experience, not from trends.

Sharing a moment with Sambaa women in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania

Passions & Curiosities

  • Science & innovation: I love understanding systems, solving problems, and learning new technologies.
  • Classical music: I studied piano for nine years — music has shaped my discipline and creativity.
  • Yoga & mindfulness: Tools that help me stay grounded and focused.
  • The ocean: Diving is my escape and my source of inspiration.
  • Lifelong learning: Whether in museums, nature, or digital spaces — I’m always exploring.
Pilar and two other divers in Dahab close to a turtle on top of a reef. Pilar is holding a camera and recording the turtle.
Filming turtles in Dahab, Red Sea

Where I’ve Been

Countries lived in or traveled through include the Netherlands, France, Thailand, Indonesia, Tanzania, Morocco, Laos, Iceland, Egypt, and many more. Some trips lasted weeks, others stretched into months.

Looking Ahead

TravelTheWorldPages continues to grow as a personal project where I combine creativity, research, and storytelling. I plan to explore more of Africa and Asia in the coming years, while continuing my professional development in the tech and innovation space.

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