Living in Norway since 2006
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Passionate about the outdoors...
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...travel, biking & hiking
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Working in hospitality

Living in Norway since 2006

Welcome

I am a Dutchy turned Norwegian outdoor adventure enthusiast. On this website, you’ll find a range of outdoor adventures in Norway and abroad. Enjoy!

Travel

Hiking

Biking

Life

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Adventure

Timeline

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2023
2023

Arctic Islands

Biking along the archipelagos of Senja, Vesterålen and Lofoten in Arctic Norway. Together with our 2 kids, we biked 588 km under the midnight sun.

2022
2022

Engadine & St. Moritz

The Engadin Valley in Switzerland has more to offer than just St. Moritz. UNESCO railways, glaciers, mountain biking and lots of hiking opportunities.

2022
2022

Kanalruta | Lysefjorden

Biking along Telemarkskanalen, over Suleskard and finishing at the Lysefjord. Biking 350 km in 10 days with 2 small kids was a totally new kind of adventure.

2021
2021

Nordfjordkysten

An unknown part of Fjord-Norway. Wild islands, white sand beached coves, lighthouses, hidden gems Kannesteinen and the spectacular Hornelen hike.

2021
2021

Nærøyfjorden

3 days of biking along several highlights in Norway: Rallarvegen, Flåm, Nærøyfjorden, Aurlandsfjellet and Stalheimsvegen. Biking fjords & mountains with our son.

2014-2021
2014-2021

Outdoorlife Norway

Realizing a dream, I started my own tour guiding company. Me and my great team guided over 10,000 guests to Preikestolen, Kjerag and other gems at the Lysefjord.

2020
2020

Loen

Loen in autumn is just WOW, and without the crowds. We hiked and biked to Lodalen/Lovatnet, Olden, Briksdalsbreen, and tried the Loen via ferrata, of course!

2021
2021

Ryfylke Bike & Boat

Our first biking holiday with our son. On this 3-day tour, we tested our new kid trailer, and cycling with electrical bikes, while island hopping through Ryfylke.

2020
2020

New Zealand

Our first family holiday had to be spent in my beloved New Zealand. Hot springs, volcanoes, tropical forest, beaches, mountains, glaciers and much more!

2019
2019

USA

An awesome stop-over in Colorado to enjoy the snow with great friends, followed by tourism workshops with Innovation Norway in San Francisco and Seattle.

2018
2018

New York

Together with Innovation Norway and other Norwegian outdoor tourism companies, I travelled to the Big Apple for tourism workshops and sightseeing.

2018
2018

Madeira

This Atlantic Portuguese island is the perfect hiking destination, combining a great variety of trails through mountainous scenery with a pleasant climate.

2018
2018

Hjelmelandsheiane

5 days of hiking and wild camping in the unknown, stunning mountains of Hjelmeland in Ryfylke. Cloud berries, small creeks, mountain lakes, gorges +++

2018
2018

Hardanger

Known for Trolltunga, Hardanger has so many other great fjords & mountain hikes to offer. Dronningstien, Husedalen and Buførevegen, to name a few.

2017
2017

Seattle | Mt. Rainier NP

On a business trip to meet tent producer Hilleberg in Seattle, I made some time for a mini road trip to the Cascades, around Mount Rainier.

2017
2017

Iceland

The island of ice and fire offers great hiking in surreal scenery. We spend a full week of hiking Fimmvörðuháls, Skaftafjell, Snæfellsnes, and other gems.

2016
2016

Around the World

Based on travel & hiking advice from my guiding company’s guests, I travelled around the world in 6 weeks to find the best hiking locations.

2015
2015

Patagonia

Exploring hikes in Argentinian Tierra del Fuego and Chilean Torres del Paine. Cruising the fjords of Patagonia, followed by a roadtrip to Santiago. Bacán!

2015
2015

Antarctica

Working onboard MS Fram on two expeditions to The Falklands / Malvinas, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, penguins and so much more.

2014-2015
2014-2015

The Norwegian Coast

Joining MS Fram’s Expedition Team for 2 sailings from Svalbard, along the coast, to Bergen. Glaciers, mountains, fjords, northern lights, wildife, and more!

2015
2015

Kjerag Ski Tour

Is it possible to hike to Kjerag in winter? We tried on skis, and reached Kjerag in 2 days. We spent the night in a snow cave with a view on the Lysefjord. Magic.

2015
2015

Hardangervidda

Crossing the largest mountain plateau in Europe is a true adventure, away from civilization. A crossing takes several days. Here, I felt like an expeditioner.

2014
2014

Lysefjorden Rundt

In preparing for starting up a guided tour company, I hiked 80 km around most of the Lysefjord, visiting Preikestolen, Kjerag, Flørli, and more along the way.

2013-2014
2013-2014

Svalbard

1,300 km from the North Pole, I engaged in the Arctic Nature Guide course. Glaciers, polar bears, midnight sun, northern lights, and living in a tent for months.

2013
2013

Singapore

Celebrating having finished my master’s thesis, I joined my on duty airline crew member Steven, for a trip to the island and city-state of Singapore.

2012
2012

Uluru Road Trip

6300-km Outback road trip to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and back to Melbourne. Great Ocean Road, Coober Pedy, Alice Springs, Oodnadatta Track, Flinders Ranges++

2012
2012

Lincoln University - New Zealand

I studied one semester in Christchurch as part of my master’s degree in Nature-Based Tourism. It involved a lot of traveling and hiking, all around New Zealand.

2012
2012

New Zealand - South & North Island (I)

9-day New Zealand road trip along hot springs, seal colony, Wellington, Whanganui River Road, thermal pools & creeks, geysers, Hobbiton, and more.

2012
2012

New Zealand - South & North Island (II)

This 17-day road trip along a series of New Zealand’s major highlights concluded my study exchange. An unforgettable journey with my brother.

2012
2012

Cook Islands

5 days on Rarotonga, one of the Cook Islands, in the middle of the Pacific, far far away from Norway. A retreat holiday, and a truly exotic experience!

2012
2012

Runnskrinnet (Falun)

Participating in the 60km Runnskrinnet ice skating event on Lake Runn near Swedish Falun, in minus 19 degrees Celsius, is one of my craziest ventures ever.

2010
2010

Corsica

A week of adventure on Corsica, as a substitute outdoor education teacher. Hiking, climbing, canyoning, biking, kayaking with a sporty group of students!

2007
2007

Biking Norway's Belly

2,667 km crisscrossing southern Norway, visiting 11 hospitable Norwegian friends along the way. Lush valleys, deep fjords, high mountain passes, and coastlines.

2006
2006

Around the North Sea

My toughest bike adventure. 4300 km | 34,000 meters of elevation gain, through 7 countries. We biked an alternative, inland route to the North Sea Cycle Route.

2005
2005

Route des Grandes Alpes

From The Netherlands via the Ardennes, Vosges, Jura and the Alps to Monaco, following the tracks of the Tour de France. 2,400 km | 32,000 m elevation | 22 cols.

2004
2004

Genève - Firenze

1,552 km through 4 countries. Following the Rhône and Rhine valleys, over high Alp passes, through wet Tyrol, crossing the hot Po Valley and the Apennines.

2003
2003

Norway: Fjords & Mountains

Celebrating high school graduation with a first bike adventure in southern Norway. Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger, with lots of mountains and fjords in between.