Author: Robert Van Den Hoven

Uzbekistan the heart of Central Asia, where history, culture, and tradition come alive. Uzbekistan’s cities are treasure troves of architectural marvels, bustling bazaars, and rich cultural heritage. In Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, Termez, and Kokand, centuries-old mosques, majestic mausoleums, stand as testaments to the genius of great architects and the…

Overlanding in Kyrgyzstan isn’t just about the road—it’s about the magic you find off it. Hidden camps, secret tracks, and and villages with locals who welcome you like family. Step into a yurt, hear centuries-old stories, watch women craft felt, men tend horses, and children play traditional games. Every village…

Lesotho is a landlocked country officially called Kingdom of Lesotho it is entirely surrounded by South Africa, making it one of only four such countries in the world the others are Monaco San Marino and Vatican City in Italy. Lesotho is often called “The Kingdom in the Sky” because it…

The Australian Outback refers to the vast, remote, and sparsely populated interior regions of Australia. It’s one of the most iconic and distinctive landscapes in the world. Characterized by vast horizons, fiery sunsets, ancient cultures. Whether you’re chasing red desert dunes, mud, river crossings, beach driving, great bush camping, remote…

Three Months in the Northern Amazon: French Guiana, Suriname & Guyana  Our three-month expedition across the Northern Amazon Region — a journey through French Guiana, Suriname, and Guyana. This pristine corner of South America remains virtually untouched, offering an intimate glimpse into the Amazon’s incredible biodiversity and cultural mosaic. From…

Vancouver Island stretches like a great green jewel in the northeastern Pacific, lying just off the southwest coast of British Columbia. At 456 kilometers long and up to 100 kilometers wide island, it’s a place of contrasts—rugged coastlines, deep forests, gentle farmland, and bustling harbours. At its southern tip sits…

Canada is one of the most biodiverse countries in the northern hemisphere, home to a vast range of wildlife that thrives in its forests, tundra, mountains, wetlands, prairies, and coastal waters. Its enormous size and varied climates make it a sanctuary for large mammals such as the moose, caribou, elk,…

Our journey through southwestern British Columbia was full of twists, turns, and unexpected detours. The bushfires near Nakusp forced us to leave a beautiful beach spot we had been enjoying, sending us westward through breathtaking landscapes. We drove through the mountain towns of Revelstoke and Lillooet, and then on to…

Britsh Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Part 1 of our journey takes us from the Alberta border to the Kootenay region, where we spend five relaxing days on the beach, Untill lightning sparked a bushfire and we had to…

Alberta Part 2: Banff to the British Columbia Border (West of Jasper)This leg of our journey takes us from Banff to the British Columbia border, just west of Jasper, following the iconic Icefields Parkway—a 232 km stretch of road often hailed as one of the most scenic drives in the…