Program 2019

Discover Overland 2019 aims again at an inspiring program. As every year, we have gathered an amazing list of presenters to share their adventures with you, spanning all continents. We have thrown some interesting panel discussions and workshops in the mix to get you ready, prepared and inspired for your next adventure!

You can be sure to find an answer to all your questions about destinations, equipment, paperwork, and more.

Scroll down and click on the title to read more details about the presentations and workshops.

Presentations

Martin – Riding Africa

Martin has just returned from Africa after traveling there for months on his Honda. A journey without a pre-fixed route, which took him to beautiful places. Based on tips from new local motorcycle friends, travelers he met on the road or the ever-changing situation in Africa. Which route can...
By jome | 18th September 2023 | Presentations 2023

Hans and Erica – Best2West

After years of dreaming, planning, and waiting for the pandemic to pass, Hans & Erica  started their motorcycle trip from Alaska to Ushuaia… and beyond! Asphalt and gravel, wild camping and luxury hotels, highs and lows, cold and hot, we've had it all along the way. We covered a...
By jome | 11th September 2023 | Presentations, Presentations 2023

Aad and Marja – A world trip cut into pieces

When you're dreaming of discovering other parts of the world, there are plenty of reasons not to do it... the preparations alone can seem completely overwhelming! Aad and Marja are here to tell you how you can do it. While having full-time jobs, they were able to explore so...
By jome | 11th September 2023 | Presentations, Presentations 2023

Sippie and Klaas Buwalda – Skilpapaise

Some people take a sabbatical to travel for a year, but when traveling is your way of life, a sabbatical means coming home for a bit. Sippie and Klaas left in October 2017 for an indefinite trip. They are now back in The Netherlands for a bit and will...
By jome | 11th September 2023 | Presentations, Presentations 2023

Mia and Max – Wegewagen

Mia and Max decided to go on a big trip EAST on their motorbikes. They started in Hamburg with a Honda Transalp and BMW F650, both from 1999. They made it all the way to Tehran and back again. They will share their stories about 20.000 km, 13 countries...
By jome | 11th September 2023 | Presentations, Presentations 2023

Henriette Thiim – For the love of wheels

In 2020 in the middle of the pandemic, Henriette took off on her Honda CRF250L on what was supposed to be a one-year solo ride from North Cape to South Africa and back. But nothing went as planned. She got stuck in Morocco for six months and had to...
By jome | 11th September 2023 | Presentations, Presentations 2023

Egle Gerulaityte – 8 Years in South America, from 150cc to chasing dakar

In 2013 while backpacking Peru, Egle learned to ride a bike with the help of a passing rider. Bought a 150cc bike in Nazca, and took off to ride South America for two years covering the Peru-Tierra del Fuego-Colombia route with little clue, no experience, and no gear. Hopelessly...
By jome | 2nd September 2022 | Presentation 2022, Presentations

Itske – Netherlands to Pakistan and Sri Lanka

From the Netherlands all the way to Pakistan and Sri Lanka with one year of riding experience and leaving without any mechanical - and off-road experience. Sounds like a plan, right?! Let's see how that went for Itske ... Good stories guaranteed! Facebook: Itske on the road Instagram: Itsontheroad...
By jome | 1st September 2022 | Presentation 2022, Presentations

Fanette Bossuyt – Adventures and stories of an (inexperienced) solo rider on the other side of the world

Hi, I’m Fanette Cyclette from Eyes & Tyres, a 34 years old chick from France who took one way ticket and went riding motorbikes down under… just to see how different life could be when dreams become real! NEW-ZEALAND / One day I decided to pack my stuffs in...
By jome | 26th August 2022 | Presentation 2022, Presentations

Pascal Pieters – Overland to Bangkok

Pascal is an accomplished motorcycle traveller, motorcycle courier and a familiar face at overland meetings. In 2017, he planned to visit a friend who has been working in Bangkok for years. And as a biker, if you have to choose between sitting 15 hours cramped on a plane or...
By jome | 25th August 2022 | Presentation 2022, Presentations

Workshops

Workshop: DMD – gps 2.0

After 50.000km of shouting at his ZumoXT, Martin realized that he had to change his Navigation game. What was the answer? Drive mode dashboard! In 45 minutes he will tell you what DMD is and how to set it up!...
By jome | 18th September 2023 | Workshops, Workshops 2023

Reco Bremmers – Bushcraft skills

Due to popular demand, Remco will be back for Discover Overland 2023! Whereas last year he gave a workshop showing everyone how to create a fire in the wild and keep things safe, this year it'll be your turn! Visit his stand, where throughout Friday & Saturday, you'll have...
By jome | 11th September 2023 | Workshops, Workshops 2023

Lobke Dijkstra – Wild camping safely and sensibly

So you’re up for an overland adventure? Most of us don’t stay in hotels, and camp grounds are scarce. No worries, just see the world as one big sleeping room! How to find the best spots for wild camping, what equipment to take (and what not!), the pros and...
By jome | 2nd September 2022 | Workshops, Workshops 2022

Remco Bremmers – Bushcraft Skills: How to use Nature’s Supermarket

Voshaar Hike & Survival Instructor Remco shares his knowledge on the 4 pillars of survival: water, fire, shelter & food. Join his workshop and learn how to combine these essentials to be better prepared for your next adventure....
By jome | 5th August 2022 | Workshops, Workshops 2022

Roel – Road Side Tyre Change

Tire repair and replacement can, physically, be one of the hardest things to do. Roel shares tips and tricks for both tube and tubeless repairs while on the road, hoping to take one more obstacle away from starting that life changing journey. Roel left the Netherlands for a motorcycle...
By leonie | 16th September 2021 | Workshops, Workshops 2021, Workshops 2022, Workshops 2023

Panel Discussion – Paperwork and bordercrossings

Do I need a Carnet de Passage for South America? * Where can I apply for my visas? * What is an LOI? * Do I need a second passport? * How do I choose the right borderpost? * How do I deal with corrupt border officials? * Do...
By leonie | 5th September 2018 | Workshops 2018, Workshops 2023

Albert Oosting – First Aid on the road

Albert has been at Discover Overland since 2017 and is back this year with a new first aid workshop. A practical training. Albert Oosting discovered the pleasure of motorcycles at an early age. The unpaved paths in the province of Drenthe are familiar territory for him. Professionally, Albert has...

Traveller's Market

Rally Motor NL

Rally Motor NL is THE webshop for all your adventure & rally needs... and they'll prove it at Discover Overland! Whether you want to test ride an AJP, have questions about oil, need some tools for a quick repair, or anything else, the Rally Motor booth will be the...
By jome | 17th September 2023 | Traveller's Market 2023, Traveller’s market

Voge Benelux

Voge Benelux will bring the Voge 300 Rally to the Discover Overland Traveller's Market Are you curious to test ride? Simply come to the stand to book a spot....
By jome | 17th September 2023 | Traveller's Market 2023, Traveller’s market

Enduristan NLD

Besides our webshop and our 'Experience Center' centrally located in the Netherlands in the town of Elburg, we will also be participating in Discover Overland 2023. Here we will have the full Enduristan product range ready for you to see, touch and of course try on your bike! Our...

Mosko – Adventure Gear

We create our gear to take you through the roughest terrain and craziest places you can imagine. It is resistant to abrasion and manufactured to provide a lifetime warranty. We want you to go faster, travel further, go deeper and push your limits, whether you're going off-roading close to...

Adventure Shield – Outdoor emergency and ride training

Adventure Shield offers tailor-made training for adventurous travellers. Riding skills training, first aid training and combinations thereof during great training weekends. The perfect preparation for your next motorcycle adventure. The first aid training courses that prepare you for accident situations during outdoor activities. In most cases it is difficult...

Bartang – Starting point adventurous riders

Tools, luggage, parts and plenty of inspiration, you can find it at Bartang in Harskamp, ​​and this weekend also during Discover Overland! Bartang.eu - is the starting point for the adventurous motorcyclist. In the webshop and the store in Harskamp you can find a large stock of KLIM motorcycle...

Bartang

Bartang: the name of a river and valley in Tajikistan. The ultimate adventure destination and inspiration for our store Bartang.eu - the starting point for the adventurous motorcyclist. In the store in Harskamp you can find a large stock of KLIM motorcycle gear. We have tools and parts from...
By Sofie Jacobs | 13th September 2019 | Traveller’s market

Royal Enfield Benelux

Royal Enfield, the longest-producing motorcycle brand in the world since 1901, is available again in the Benelux! Of course we bring you well-known models such as the Classic and the Bullet, but also the Himalayan and the recently introduced two-cylinder models, the Continental GT and Interceptor. All these motorcycles...
By Sofie Jacobs | 11th September 2019 | Traveller’s market

Moto Freight

Moto Freight are the leaders in freighting motorcycles and 4-wheel vehicles around the world for travellers, tour operators, film crews and anyone else....
By Sofie Jacobs | 3rd September 2019 | Traveller’s market

Mosko Moto

For us, bikes are about getting deep into the backcountry in search of epic campsites, or border-hopping through distant parts of the world. They’re about getting off the pavement and out of the comfort zone: climbing mountains, crossing rivers, and traversing deserts. They’re about scratches, dents, and scars, and...
By leonie | 10th September 2018 | Traveller's market 2018, Traveller’s market