Author: Robert Van Den Hoven

By Robert Van Den Hoven

New Brunswick, Canada

Crossing into Canada from Calais, Maine, we entered New Brunswick—Canada’s only officially bilingual province, where both French and English are widely spoken. While many Overlanders arriving from Europe via Halifax, Nova Scotia, often rush through New Brunswick on their way to Quebec, we opted for the scenic route—and were richly rewarded. One of Canada’s thirteen…

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OHIO to MAINE & the Canada Border

Leaving Cleveland along the shores of Lake Erie, we traveled eastward, first crossing into Pennsylvania. Our journey continued through New York State, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, before reaching Maine—our final U.S. state before entering Canada. Along the way, we visited numerous fishing and historic villages, including Old Sturbridge, Rockport, Bar Harbor, Lubec, and the iconic…

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Washington DC

Washington, D.C., (District of Columbia) the capital of the United States, is a city rich in history, culture, and green spaces. Surrounded by Maryland to the north, east, and west, and Virginia to the south across the Potomac River, the city was named after George Washington, the nation’s first president.

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Georgia to Washington DC

Leaving Florida, via Alabama we crossed into Georgia, a state known for its diverse landscapes, and the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains in the north. Georgia is famous for its peaches, earning the nickname “The Peach State,”   Besides all this Georgia and North Carolina have great bush camping spots After leaving Helen, we entered North Carolina…

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CAIRNS TO NEW YORK

After 6 months at home back on the road again. Ready to explore the USA East Coast, And Part of Canada. New York City, often called “The Big Apple,” or “the city that never sleeps” is the most populous city in the United States. it’s a global hub for finance, culture, fashion, art, and entertainment….

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Bolivia Part 2, Southern Bolivia

Southern Bolivia is a region filled with stunning landscapes, vast salt flats, and high-altitude deserts, making it a prime destination for overlanders. Some of the key features of Southern Bolivia are: Salar de Uyuni: The largest salt flat in the world, covering over 10,000 square kilometers. It’s a mesmerizing, almost otherworldly landscape, especially when covered…

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COLOMBIA

My last visit to Colombia (Medellin) was in 1975 as a young Marine based on the island of Curacao. In those days Medellín was once known as the most dangerous city in the world, a result of an urban war set off by the drug cartels and home of the Medellin Cartel, funded by Pablo…

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