Work with me

Welcome to travelinmypocket.com! My name is Melissa Peltenburg. I live in Haarlem, I am married with Wouter and we have two children (born in 2009 and 2012).

Travel and photography are two passions in my life that have become deeply intertwined. I love exploring new destinations, experiencing different cultures and capturing beautiful places through my lens. I enjoy taking readers on a visual journey, where photography plays a key role in conveying the atmosphere and beauty of each destination. Whether it’s hiking through the mountains, discovering landmarks in vibrant cities or unwinding in remote hideaways; I’m excited to share my experiences, tips and insights to inspire and help others plan their next adventure.

Nominations and Awards

With the Dutch, original version of travelinmypocket.com (Reislegende.nl), I was nominated four times for the Dutch Travel Blog Awards 2025 (Best Cultural/Culinary Travel Story, Best Family Travel Story, Social Video of the Year and the Audience Award). In the end, I was honored to receive the award for Best Cultural/Culinary Travel Story. A wonderful recognition for the work that often happens behind the scenes!

Collaborate with Me

Looking for more online exposure for a destination, accommodation, or product? Here are some ways we can work together:

Press trips (both group and individual)
Product and service reviews
Destination and accommodation promotion through advertorials and/or banners
Activity promotion at the destination
Social media exposure (Instagram and/or Facebook)
Giveaways & contests

Contact me

No collaboration is the same. That’s why I work closely with each client to determine the best way to showcase a destination, accommodation or product. Want to learn more about the possibilities? Feel free to reach out by emailing info@reislegende.nl