Henk van Dillen

Kit list for adventure cycling in the Arctic Circle in winter

January 23, 2018

Here’s what I took with me on my winter cycle-tour to the Russian and Norwegian Arctic Circle. With this packing list I tried to be as self-sufficient as possible, which means that I brought camping gear, cookware, and other items…

A winter cycle-tour to the Russian Arctic Circle

January 14, 2018

First of all, a thanks to everyone who sympathizes with this challenge. I have received a lot of reactions, and I really appreciate that. The reactions do vary, some don’t doubt that I’ll change into an ice cube and others…

Exciting news and resolutions for 2018

December 31, 2017

In January of this year I announced my plans for a winter cycling journey to the Arctic Circle. Now, a year later, the plans are about to become reality. A Russian visa is stamped in my passport and a flight…

Self sufficient living – how far can you go?

December 12, 2017

Isn’t it perfect life? Being complete self sufficient. In all areas. Growing your own food. No more walks to the supermarket. Not spending any money. No stress at work because of any dependency on your salary. Living in and from…

Forget about the shower

October 25, 2017

A noise of cracking wood is shuttering the night. The noise is close-by. I wake up in my sleeping bag. What was that? A silence follows. Perhaps a deer, a fox or a falling branch? I’m hidden away deep into…

“Make your life something special”

July 2, 2017

The rain is poring from the sky. Today is going a bit different than planned. I sit down with Daniel in a wooden abandoned hut in a natural park in the Netherlands called Veluwe. The plan for today included a bike…

Revisiting Iran [PHOTOS]

June 25, 2017

For whoever followed my cycle journey from Rotterdam to Singapore knows how extremely enjoyable it was to cycle through Iran. From standing at the border with Armenia and not knowing what to expect I cycled into an emotional rollercoaster. My…

A long way down

May 28, 2017

An invitation for a wedding brought me to India. I took my skateboard with me to go traveling in the north. With a backpack, tent and sleeping bag. It turned out a bit different than planned. This is a third…

Longboarding in Northern India, an almost impossible attempt

April 28, 2017

In a bit confused state I’m staring into the distance. It took some effort to find a nice camping spot. That has been done. Beautiful hills are stretching out in front of me. Still, I can hardly enjoy it. Three…

My Iranian friend married in India and I was at the wedding

March 23, 2017

“Run! Run! Your train is leaving!” Shouts an Indian man who is guiding me towards the platform. I just jumped out of a tuctuc. My train leaves at 6:45am and it’s now 6:45am. For the first time in my life…

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Kit list for adventure cycling in the Arctic Circle in winter

A winter cycle-tour to the Russian Arctic Circle

Exciting news and resolutions for 2018

Self sufficient living – how far can you go?

Forget about the shower

“Make your life something special”

Revisiting Iran [PHOTOS]

A long way down

Longboarding in Northern India, an almost impossible attempt

My Iranian friend married in India and I was at the wedding

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