Overland from Thailand to Europe Robert Van Den Hoven, March 3, 2024March 16, 2024 Hi All Below our journey overland from Thailand to Europe. Covering Thailand, Borneo, Malaysia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine and entering Europe in Poland. Ukraine and Poland are also covered in our European update. Continue Reading
From the Arctic to Cambodia Overland. Robert Van Den Hoven, February 25, 2024March 16, 2024 As part of our overland around the world journey find attached a 9-minute compilation of 2 years travel, from the Arctic in Winter to Cambodia in South East Asia Covering, Far Oer Islands, Iceland, Far Northern Europe, Norway, Northern Russia (Siberia) in winter. Mongolia, China, Tibet, Laos, and… Continue Reading
Benin Robert Van Den Hoven, February 18, 2024March 14, 2024 BENIN (WEST AFRICA) Our first visit to Benin was in 1977 when Benin was a Marxist/Leninist (1975-1990) country under control of the Military Council of the Revolution. The capital of Benin even had a Red Square) Corruption No pay no passage. We thought we were used to seeing bribing in Africa… Continue Reading
Iceland Overland in Winter Robert Van Den Hoven, January 27, 2024March 14, 2024 Iceland is the world’s youngest country and is still growing. Most recent in 2010, the spectacular eruptions at Fimmvorouhals and Eyjafjallajokull volcano captured the world spotlight and renewed the country’s nickname as the “Land of Fire and Ice”. If you are brave enough to venture into Iceland in winter, then… Continue Reading
TIBET Robert Van Den Hoven, January 18, 2024March 14, 2024 Tibet, the remote and mainly-Buddhist territory known as the “roof of the world”, is governed as an autonomous region of China. But the allegiances of many Tibetans lie with the exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, seen by his followers as a living god, but by China as a separatist… Continue Reading
THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Robert Van Den Hoven, January 8, 2024March 14, 2024 During our 4 years travelling around Africa, we explored The republic of South Africa 4 times, in 2 different expedition 4×4 motorhomes Period of travelling; 2010-2012 and 2015=2016 during this time we sold our Fuso 4×4 and purchased a larger truck the Mercedes Atego 4×4 The southernmost country on the… Continue Reading
VIDEO CLIP, USA PART 15, YOSEMITE TO PHOENIX (ARIZONA) Robert Van Den Hoven, December 24, 2023March 14, 2024 This is the last part of our 6-month Western USA trip. Covering Yosemite National Park, Death Valley, Las Vegas the entertainment city of the world and Lake Havasu. We flying home from Phoenix and returning back in March 2024, For some more exploring of Northern Mexico and the central… Continue Reading
VIDEO CLIP, USA PART 14. Winnamucca to Mammoth Lakes Robert Van Den Hoven, December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 USA Part 14 Crossing from Utah into Nevada. Nevada is officially known as the “Silver State” because of the importance of silver to its history and economy. From Nevada we travelled back into California via the Sierra Nevada to Bodie and Mammoth Lakes. Continue Reading
VIDEO CLIP. USA PART 13, Bryce Canyon to Bonneville Salt Flats Robert Van Den Hoven, December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 USA Part 13 This video Clip covers Bryce Canyon National Park, Scenic Byway 12, also known as “A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway”. Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante Monument, Salt Lake City, Antelope Island and the beautiful Bonneville salt flats. Continue Reading
USA, PART 12. 4 Corner Region to Zion National Park Robert Van Den Hoven, November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 Covering more than 46000 square kilometres of desert landscape the 4-corner region is scenic and has many parts ready to be explored. This area known as the Navajo Nation is home to major attractions known worldwide, including Monument Valley, Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon, other points of interest are Horseshoe… Continue Reading