Koen

Koen is the founding father and editor-in-chief of Paliparan. As a professional travel writer specialising in rail and aviation, he travels tens of thousands of miles each year by plane and train, both for work and on his personal holidays. Whether it is horse riding in Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan mountains, exploring the backstreets of Bogotá, or sipping a glass of moschofilero in a Greek seaside taverna, Koen loves to immerse himself into the local culture, explore new places and eat and drink himself around the world. Based in Romania, he has a special affinity for Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. You can follow Koen on his travels on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

Author: Koen

On a recent trip to Norway with SAS Scandinavian Airlines, I had to endure a true cancellation saga as I was hit with three cancelled flights in a row, turning a straightforward journey into one of my most eventful…

A last-minute cruise deal can be a great way to save money, but it may require you to stay flexible about where you want to sail and which ship you travel on…

An art hotel offers more than just a place to sleep, turning your stay into an experience surrounded by creativity, design, and art, right in the heart of the local community…

Somewhere between the moment you step off an aircraft and the moment the next passengers board the cabin, a small industry goes to work cleaning, servicing and maintaining the plane…

Train services between Romania and Bulgaria will be heavily disrupted for most of 2027 as the main railway line linking the two countries will be closed for reconstruction…