by Remon Rijper | Jun 1, 2018
ha giang & ha long bay how fragile the authentic experience can be Modern tourism destroys precisely that which it is searching for: authenticity. This idea, from the book Grand Hotel Europa by the Dutch author Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, was stuck on repeat in my head...
by Remon Rijper | May 29, 2018
indonesia life on java Even before the plane left the tarmac, our journey had already etched itself into our memories as an unforgettable experience. My family and I embarked on a voyage to the captivating island of Java, Indonesia. Malang, a city nestled on the...
by Remon Rijper | May 28, 2018
via panam every mile a memory I had the incredible opportunity to direct a Dutch TV-show titled “De Panamericana Road Trip,” which followed a group of Volvo enthusiasts as they embarked on a monumental journey. Their mission? To ship their classic Volvo to Buenos...
by Remon Rijper | May 27, 2018
switzerland a big plus Switzerland has a big plus. It’s not because they have it in their flag. It’s not because the prices are higher than home – well, they sure are. Unless you live in Norway. No, it’s the view on epic mountain backdrops, stunning mirror lakes...
by Remon Rijper | May 27, 2018
vietnam out with the old, in with the new Trying to summarize my journey through North and Central Vietnam, I knew the words ‘old’ and ‘new’ had to be in it. The contrast between the traditional and the modern seems more tangible here in Vietnam than anywhere else....
