Europe Guide Ron Van Dijk

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Austin-Lehmans European guide Ron Van Dijk

Guide: Ron Van Dijk

Short Bio: Ron really knows Europe! He was born and raised in Holland, having spent most of his life in the Netherlands, Germany and France. By the time he was 21 he'd explored a good portion of Europe and was fluent in Dutch, German, French and English. Since then he's learned Spanish and Italian. Without a language barrier, Ron has access to people, places and a true insider's perspective which he shares with every guest. He's always been fascinated with European history and her various cultures - each intertwined and yet different in so many ways. After graduating from college in the States, he spent 7 months biking through Southern and Eastern Europe. It was then that he realized there's no better way to explore Europe than along her back roads on the seat of a bike. Ron got into the biking/travel business in 1983, and is proud to say he hasn't stopped pedaling since!

Trips Guided by Ron:

Travel + Leisure
World's Best Award Winner
Austin-Lehman Adventures was recognized as the #1 Tour Operator and Safari Outfitter in the World by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Read the Press Release >

National Geographic Adventure
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ALA is added to the list of Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth in 2009. Read the Press Release >

National Geographic Traveler
50 Tours of a Lifetime
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