We’re Frédérique & Moritz!
Travelers at heart, planners by nature.
Ever since we met while studying in China, we’ve been exploring Asia slowly and intentionally. Now we’re here to help you do the same, with detailed itineraries, practical guides, and honest tips to take the stress out of planning and bring more meaning to your next adventure.
Our MISSION
Our mission is to help you travel independently, meaningfully, and with confidence, without the overwhelm. Our mission is simple: to provide no-nonsense travel guides, complete itineraries, and practical tips based on our own experience as long-time DIY travelers. Sharing from our journeys of slow traveling, backpacking, and diving into cultures across Asia and beyond. We believe the best trips are the ones you plan yourself, where you can follow your own pace, seek out authentic moments, and really connect with the places you visit.
We know what it’s like to plan a trip from scratch. We’ve spent countless hours researching routes, figuring out logistics, and hunting down those authentic places that don’t always show up in guidebooks. Maybe you’re short on time or just unsure where to begin. Maybe it’s your first time backpacking across Asia or stepping outside your comfort zone altogether. We’ve been there, and that’s why we created Roots Abroad. We do the deep-dive research so you don’t have to. Our goal is to make your travel planning easy, enjoyable, and inspiring. You’ll find ready-to-copy itineraries, honest in-depth destination guides, and insider tips that give you the confidence to explore on your own.
We’re here for the curious, independent travelers who want to move at their own pace, go beyond the tourist trail, and really connect with local cultures. Yes, we love iconic landmarks too—but we always try to dig a little deeper. Whether that’s hiking remote trails, visiting small communities, or just taking the time to slow down and notice the details. If you’re dreaming of a trip that goes beyond the surface—and want to feel fully prepared while still leaving room for spontaneity—you’re in the right place.
Our ultimate goal is to spark your curiosity for travel with our destination-based content & photography to go out on your own journey and enjoy this beautiful world.
MEET FRÉDÉRIQUE
The girl with constant cravings for outdoor adventure, local street food, and a cup of coffee.
Hi there, my name is Frédérique, a Belgian girl with a digital marketing background and a passion for experiencing new cultures, hiking through mountains, trying out new cuisines, and everything else that this mind-blowing world has to offer. I’m all about self-improvement, slow travel, and capturing memories with my Canon. And yes you will spot the occasional Belgian chocolate, waffles, and fries from time to time.
I hope I may inspire you along the way, showing you that it’s never too late to change the gears of your life journey. Pause, take a deep breath, and choose a different journey, wherever that path might lead you!
MEET MORITZ
Hey everyone, I’m Moritz! Coming from a small place in the deep south of Bavaria, Germany, I was always intrigued by big cities and far away places. After reading a book as a child I was intrigued by the landscape of the USA. Later it was Bruce Lee and Martial Arts, which started a fascination for the other side of the world: Asia.
Over the last years, I developed a huge love for the outdoors, hiking, but also enjoying big city vibes. While studying “International Relations and Management”, my curiosity for foreign cultures and travel grew more and more. I can’t wait to take you all on our next adventure and tempt you to do the same. I do believe travel helps you find your true self and become who you always wanted to be.