Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Robert Van Den Hoven, April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Alaska’s “Last Great Race on Earth,” kicks off in Anchorage this March. Mushers and their dog teams tackle 1,700 km of harsh, breathtaking terrain to reach Nome, facing sub-zero temps, blizzards, and historic trails once used by Native Alaskans and gold rush pioneers. A… Continue Reading
144 countries… and still exploring. 2026, NORTH TO ALASKA Robert Van Den Hoven, April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 144 countries… and still exploring. Following our winter expedition through Iceland and Siberia, we are now on the final leg of this journey travelling from Vancouver to Alaska, after crossing Canada from east to west in 2025. After decades of travel, certain truths become very clear: The world is far… Continue Reading
From the Arctic to the Tropics – 2-Year Expedition Robert Van Den Hoven, March 19, 2026March 20, 2026 From the Arctic to the Tropics – A 2-Year Expedition From the silence of the frozen Arctic to the heat of the tropical jungles, this film captures an unforgettable 2-year journey across some of the most remote and spectacular places on Earth. Our adventure begins in the deep winter of… Continue Reading
MAURITANIA Robert Van Den Hoven, February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Mauritania is part of what many consider the unseen Africa—for some, this is where Africa truly begins. Unlike Morocco, which is often culturally associated with southern Europe, Mauritania is deeply rooted in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet it remains little known, even among overlanders. What is even less known is that modern-day… Continue Reading
ICELAND in WINTER Robert Van Den Hoven, February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 Iceland in winter wasn’t just a sightseeing trip. It also felt like a measured expedition: moving when conditions allowed, stopping when they didn’t, and accepting that the environment set the terms. We drove across frozen volcanic ground, watched the sky shift from darkness to blue twilight and back again, and… Continue Reading
SIBERIA in Winter Robert Van Den Hoven, January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 NORTHERN RUSSIA IN WINTER (2012) Reaching the North Cape itself in winter is never guaranteed. Lucky we were allowed to follow the snowplow. Arriving in Northern Russia with day time temperatures of minus 30 dropping to minus –40°C, every decision mattered. Turn the engine off too long and it might… Continue Reading
SUDAN, 2010 & 2016 Robert Van Den Hoven, January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Sudan is vast and rarely visited by overlanders, a country shaped by beauty, hardship, and extraordinary hospitality. Though conflict has made parts of it inaccessible, those who travel there discover a warmth unmatched elsewhere in the region. Sharing tea is a national ritual, and no Sudanese family eats without inviting… Continue Reading
Mali, West Africa Robert Van Den Hoven, January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Traveling in Mali is not about luxury; it’s about connection. Mali’s past feels alive beneath your feet. Centuries ago, this land was the heart of the Mali Empire—one of the richest and most influential empires in world history. We were incredibly fortunate to meet Ogo and his family, who welcomed… Continue Reading
UGANDA Robert Van Den Hoven, January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Uganda is a country with many different ethnic groups. It became independent from the United Kingdom on 9 October 1962. Since independence, Uganda has faced many years of violence and political instability. One of the most difficult periods was an eight-year military dictatorship led by Idi Amin. We travelled deep… Continue Reading
Ethiopia 2010 & 2016 Robert Van Den Hoven, December 24, 2025December 27, 2025 Ethiopia is a country of many worlds.Well-known tribes include, Mursi, famous for women wearing large lip plates and body scarification, Hamar pastoralists known for the bull-jumping rite marking male adulthood and whipping of the woman. Karo noted for intricate body painting and scarification, Daasanach living near the Omo delta with distinctive lifestyles, Bodi , Nyangatom, Kwegu and others with varied traditions and subsistence patterns. Many… Continue Reading