Karin-Marijke Vis
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In 2003 I stored ten boxes of "previous life" safely in my parents' attics and sold everything else I owned. I swapped my safe, well-regulated, suburban lives for an ongoing adventure in an antique Land Cruiser BJ45.
Driving from the Netherlands to Asia and South America
A different world and a new way of living opened up for me and my partner Coen, and with that came a passion to explore, hear, feel, smell and taste unexplored territories, unfamiliar cultures, unknown faces and untold stories. We drove from the Netherlands to Vietnam, visiting many countries in between [Iran, Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Laos and Cambodia – to name a few]. In 2007, our non-stop overland adventure brought us the Americas where we are currently exploring the Guianas in South America.
Publications in four-wheel drive magazines
We are a freelance duo, providing text (Karin-Marijke) and images (Coen Wubbels) for magazines and organizations worldwide. Among these are:
- Monthly feature article in 4WD Magazine [the Netherlands]
- Monthly column in Europe's largest four-wheel drive magazine, Auto Bild Allrad [Germany]
- Articles in other four-wheel drive magazines such as Toyota Trails [United States], WYPRAWY 4x4 [Poland], 4x4magazine [Hungary], and 4x4 MAGAZINE [Japan]
Examples of our articles can be found on the publication page of our Landcruising website.
Travel articles about South America
For two years I was South America's travel correspondent for the Dutch Newspaper "De Volkskrant". Other South America Travel articles have been published on Matador Network.
Naturally I have many more tales to tell and travel tips to share. As a Feature Writer and Topic Editor for South America Travel I will focus my stories on the South American continent.
Latest Articles
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Preparation for World Cup 2014 with Brazilian Soccer Expressions
Maradona was the most famous to "dar um H", which is one of Brazil's interesting expressions used for actions in a soccer game or of a soccer team.
Mar 13, 2012
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Uruguay Travel – Colonial Towns Along Río de la Plata
Enjoy Uruguay's feeling of tranquility in the villages of Carmelo and Conchillas, with charming churches, shady plazas and a "mate" along the waterfront.
Mar 7, 2012
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Suriname Travel – Boat Trip to the Warappa Kreek and Plantations
A guided tour to remnants of Suriname's colonial history during a daylong boat trip to abandoned plantations and a restored citrus farm.
Feb 24, 2012
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Chou Aï's Sloth Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, French Guiana
Sloths are killed for food, run over by cars and lose their home due to deforestation. Michel and Paule Decrette save and rehabilitate sloths in Cayenne.
Jan 25, 2012
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Travel Tips for French Guiana, South America
Travel to French Guiana to watch a rocket launch, spot monkeys and sea turtles, soak up Cayenne's early 20th century ambience, and visit penal colonies.
Dec 6, 2011
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Surinamese Car Rally Club (SARK) Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Forty years of navigation rallies in Paramaribo and prestigious international savanna rallies were reason for a festive reception on November 9, 2011.
Nov 10, 2011
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A Successful 35th, International Savanne Rally in Suriname
Suriname's prestigious Savanne Rally, organised by the SARK rally club, and annually held in November, had 96 teams face the 4-day challenge in the outback.
Nov 10, 2011
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Women Empowerment Project Suriname – Woodblock Printing on Fabric
Suriname's National Women's Movement organised a ten-day workshop for Maroon women on block printing techniques and how to commercialise their production.
Oct 22, 2011
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South America Travel – the AmAndes Car Challenge Suriname-Peru
5 countries, 29 days, 10,000 kilometres: driving the Transamazônica in Brazil, the world's largest salt plain in Bolivia and across the Andes Mountains.
Oct 20, 2011
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Marcel Pinas' Contemporary Art Exhibition in Moengo, Suriname
The Contemporary Art Museum in Moengo (CAMM), in east Suriname, opened its doors with the Kibii Wi Koni art exposition by Surinamese artist Marcel Pinas.
Oct 20, 2011
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