Since 1995 Dessing has covered more than 120 countries in TV programs, that were mostly made by her own production company, such as Arrivals, Yorin Travel, RTL Travel, 3 op Reis [nl] and Floortje naar het einde van de wereld, for several Dutch TV broadcasters.

Dessing is a vegetarian and has two boutiques, which sell clothing that is fair trade and has been produced in an environment-friendly way.

She has made a point of traveling in more environmentally friendly ways, for example by using public transport more frequently than before.

Dessing uses her travels to raise awareness about the earth's vulnerability, and to stress the importance of taking good care of it.

Dessing is also active as an ambassador to the International Red Cross and to the Dutch Max Havelaar foundation for fair trade.