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Europe Guide Jan Rikkink
Back to Guide Pages >>Guide: Jan Rikkink
Short Bio:
After my long period of full-time work leading an art-institute, I decided to follow my instinct to go outdoors. During the last 13 years I led many trips for Euro-Bike Tours in the Netherlands, Belgium, England, Denmark, France. I simply love the diversity.
My Favorite Destinations:
Tuscany, Italy. The perfect place to be: countryside, weather, rich culture ("cradle of European civilization"), food, wine and people!
Destinations I Want to Visit:
U.S. National Parks
Interests:
Good books, art movies, theatre
Hobbies:
Basic activities like growing vegetables, baking bread, cooking jams and chutneys
Favorite Books:
Heer Bommel & Tom Poes (a Dutch literary comic book)
Favorite Outdoor Activities:
Biking, hiking
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