In 2015, Henk cycled from Rotterdam to Singapore. During this journey, he discovered how free and alive he feels when spending time outdoors on his bicycle. Since then, this website has become a place where he shares travel tales, tips on (bike)packing and camping, as well as reflections on values, identity, and the search for meaning.
Henk believes it’s essential to spend as much time outside as possible and to experience nature in all its changing elements. Adventures — big or small — are his way to do that. He enjoys learning about the world with an open mind toward different cultures and values. By stepping away from the fast-paced reality of digital life, he creates space for himself — living simply, independently, and freely, without the need for much money or luxury.
Being in nature often makes Henk aware of the vastness of time and space we live in, which brings him a deep sense of serenity. He writes about these kinds of insights, combining practical travel experiences with reflections inspired by buddhism, stoicism, and existentialism.
Henk is based in Rotterdam, where he works in the cultural sector.
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