Author: Robert Van Den Hoven

Our journey into the United States began at the Warroad border crossing from Canada, setting us off on an unforgettable road trip through northern Minnesota and into Michigan. Travelling via International Falls, Duluth, and Grand Marais before crossing the magnificent Mackinac Bridge into Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, we explored some of…

The Arctic wind carried the first whisper of summer as we stood on the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk. It was hard to believe this was the moment we had been working towards for the past two years. Our journey through Canada and Alaska had taken us across…

Alaska Part 2 is an unforgettable adventure through the wild and rugged heart of America’s Last Frontier. Beginning in Fairbanks, we journey north along the legendary Dalton Highway to Deadhorse, battling blizzard conditions before stepping onto the frozen Arctic Ocean. Along the way, we enjoy a relaxing cruise on the…

This compilation only covers Alaska and Arctic North West Canada Roads in winter and early Spring. Across Alaska and the far reaches of northwestern Canada, winter turns highways into tests of endurance. Roads cut through frozen silence where only the most resilient life persists—wildlife moving steady through snowfields, unbroken by…

For countless overlanders chasing the dream of the Pan-American Highway, the epic journey from Ushuaia to Prudhoe Bay is often celebrated as reaching the Arctic Ocean. many Overlanders believe that conquering Alaska’s legendary Dalton Highway and arriving in Deadhorse marks the ultimate finish line. But the reality is a little…

Our final Alaskan journey began in dramatic fashion as we departed Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay in the grip of a fierce Arctic blizzard. Snow swept across the Dalton Highway, reducing visibility to mere metres and reminding us that winter still ruled the far north. Yet the challenge only added to…

The Dalton Highway began with a false sense of comfort. South of the Brooks Range, the gravel stretched endlessly under blue skies and bright sunshine. The tundra glowed green in the early summer light, and the pipeline marched beside us like a silent companion heading north. Dust clouds trailed behind…

After a few days of rest, wildlife watching, and soaking in Alaska’s silence, we set out to explore Denali National Park and Preserve. Travelling in the off-season came with a huge advantage: almost no crowds. While a landslide closed the park road at Mile 32, we still reached far beyond…

More snow and sleet signalled that it was time to leave for Denali National Park. As daylight stretched further into the evening, the Aurora Borealis became less and less apparent. Our first stop was the breathtaking Matanuska Glacier, where we booked a snowmachine tour with a guide to explore the…

A road trip from Anchorage to Seward along the legendary Seward Highway, leaving Anchorage we left the city and ended up in a fjord. the breathtaking Kenai Peninsula in Alaska is a land of towering mountains, and crystal-clear lakes, the Kenai Peninsula offers a true taste of Alaska’s wild beauty….