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Always on the run: A Courageous Motorcycle Adventure Across Eastern Europe Fueled with Love, Deeper Understanding, and Insanity
What if you could breathe life into your wildest dreams during a 6,500-kilometer European motorcycle odyssey?
Join Jan Hendrik, a seasoned solo traveler with 55+ countries under his belt, on this exhilarating journey. Travel alongside Jan through Croatia's enchanting landscapes, Serbia's vibrant culture, Montenegro's rugged beauty, Albania's hidden gems, Greece's ancient wonders, Romania's rich history, and the war-torn landscapes of Ukraine. In a post-pandemic world, every moment is uniquely poignant.
Jan's audacity leads him into local (night) life, forging connections with strangers and absorbing unfiltered insights that elude conventional media. So this mesmerizing travel memoir, tailor-made for those craving unadulterated worldly knowledge, personal growth, and inspiration, presents a fusion of adventure and romantic escapades that will ignite even your wildest fantasies.
But as Jan Hendrik grapples with engine troubles, navigates roads shared with donkeys and crater-sized potholes, and faces air alarms in war-torn Ukraine, his journey also becomes a gripping tale of survival.
So will he conquer the challenges standing between him and his destination?
★★★ Find out in this heart-pounding odyssey, eager to uncover ultimate fate. ★★★
Join Jan Hendrik, a seasoned solo traveler with 55+ countries under his belt, on this exhilarating journey. Travel alongside Jan through Croatia's enchanting landscapes, Serbia's vibrant culture, Montenegro's rugged beauty, Albania's hidden gems, Greece's ancient wonders, Romania's rich history, and the war-torn landscapes of Ukraine. In a post-pandemic world, every moment is uniquely poignant.
Jan's audacity leads him into local (night) life, forging connections with strangers and absorbing unfiltered insights that elude conventional media. So this mesmerizing travel memoir, tailor-made for those craving unadulterated worldly knowledge, personal growth, and inspiration, presents a fusion of adventure and romantic escapades that will ignite even your wildest fantasies.
But as Jan Hendrik grapples with engine troubles, navigates roads shared with donkeys and crater-sized potholes, and faces air alarms in war-torn Ukraine, his journey also becomes a gripping tale of survival.
So will he conquer the challenges standing between him and his destination?
★★★ Find out in this heart-pounding odyssey, eager to uncover ultimate fate. ★★★
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2023
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April 24, 2023
An inspiring memoir of Hendrik's adventure
In “ Always On The Run”, the author, Jan Hendrik shares his adventure story. He begins his journey in Bad Berleburg, Germany, intending to travel through the entire Balkans and Eastern Europe on his motorcycle for two months but due to Covid and the war in Ukraine, his plans are not set in stone, but he was determined to have an adventure regardless. And for the next six and half weeks that’s exactly what he did.
He went on a motorcycle tour through at least seven countries, including: Croatia, Serbia ,Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Austria, Germany and many more. His vivid descriptions of his encounters with different cultures and historical landmarks were so authentic and detailed that I could smell the aromas of the places he visited and feel the warmth of the people he met. His courage and spontaneity in facing the challenges of solo travel inspired me to pursue my own adventures.
One of the most poignant moments in the book was his visit to Vukovar, a town heavily affected by the Yugoslav war, where he captured the raw emotions of the locals and the devastating aftermath of the war. His reflections on the cultural differences he encountered in Ukraine and his interactions with the people he met offered a valuable lesson about embracing diversity.
Hendrik's encounters with women on the road were particularly insightful, shedding light on the unpredictability of finding love while traveling and the impact of cultural differences. His honest and vulnerable writing style made me feel like I was reading the pages of his personal journal.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I was completely absorbed in every chapter, so much so that I could not put it down until I had finished it. "Always on the Run" is a must-read for anyone who has a passion for adventure and a desire to explore the world. It's a well-written and engaging book that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Jan Hendrik's story touched my heart and reminded me to embrace my nomadic spirit and live life to the fullest.
Highly Recommend!
In “ Always On The Run”, the author, Jan Hendrik shares his adventure story. He begins his journey in Bad Berleburg, Germany, intending to travel through the entire Balkans and Eastern Europe on his motorcycle for two months but due to Covid and the war in Ukraine, his plans are not set in stone, but he was determined to have an adventure regardless. And for the next six and half weeks that’s exactly what he did.
He went on a motorcycle tour through at least seven countries, including: Croatia, Serbia ,Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Austria, Germany and many more. His vivid descriptions of his encounters with different cultures and historical landmarks were so authentic and detailed that I could smell the aromas of the places he visited and feel the warmth of the people he met. His courage and spontaneity in facing the challenges of solo travel inspired me to pursue my own adventures.
One of the most poignant moments in the book was his visit to Vukovar, a town heavily affected by the Yugoslav war, where he captured the raw emotions of the locals and the devastating aftermath of the war. His reflections on the cultural differences he encountered in Ukraine and his interactions with the people he met offered a valuable lesson about embracing diversity.
Hendrik's encounters with women on the road were particularly insightful, shedding light on the unpredictability of finding love while traveling and the impact of cultural differences. His honest and vulnerable writing style made me feel like I was reading the pages of his personal journal.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I was completely absorbed in every chapter, so much so that I could not put it down until I had finished it. "Always on the Run" is a must-read for anyone who has a passion for adventure and a desire to explore the world. It's a well-written and engaging book that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Jan Hendrik's story touched my heart and reminded me to embrace my nomadic spirit and live life to the fullest.
Highly Recommend!
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December 21, 2023Drivel
Jan's conquests...gets very dull very quickly as every girl he's trying to bang, paid or not, is "maybe the one".
Jan's conquests...gets very dull very quickly as every girl he's trying to bang, paid or not, is "maybe the one".
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