

Introduction1. Switzerland2. Russia3. China4. Tibet5. Nepal6. India7. The Gambia8. Jordan9. Syria10. KurdistanAfterwordThank youAbout the AuthorBreaking Free tells the enthralling story of world traveler Jeffrey Vonk. Having visited 60 countries, and being pretty fearless by nature, his travelogue delivers raw, unique stories.Breaking Free tells the enthralling true story of world traveler Jeffrey Vonk. Having visited 60 countries, and being pretty fearless by nature, his travelogue does not disappoint when it comes to delivering raw, unique stories. Backpacking can lead you to places that you never imagined ending up in. It was never his intention to get kidnapped in Syria or to be arrested numerous times. He illegally hiked parts of the Great Wall of China, solo climbed the Mont Blanc, hooked up with the Asian mafia to negotiate a smuggling deal and obtain a counterfeit driver’s license, drove 6,000 miles through uncharted terrain on a motorcycle, and enjoyed a cup of tea with scar-covered Hezbollah members among the Middle Eastern spices.To put it simply: life happens before you know it.Join Jeffrey in his exuberant, funny and beautiful adventures and experience the world in a way few people get to see. Are you good to go?Breaking Free tells the enthralling true story of world traveler Jeffrey Vonk. Having visited 60 countries, and being pretty fearless by nature, his travelogue does not disappoint when it comes to delivering raw, unique stories. Backpacking can lead you to places that you never imagined ending up in. It was never his intention to get kidnapped in Syria or to be arrested numerous times. He illegally hiked parts of the Great Wall of China, solo climbed the Mont Blanc, hooked up with the Asian mafia to negotiate a smuggling deal and obtain a counterfeit driver’s license, drove 6,000 miles through uncharted terrain on a motorcycle, and enjoyed a cup of tea with scar-covered Hezbollah members among the Middle Eastern spices.To put it simply: life happens before you know it.Join Jeffrey in his exuberant, funny and beautiful adventures and experience the world in a way few people get to see. Are you good to go?
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The author has provided a quite unusual travelogue that begins in Switzerland and ends in an Afterword that brings this native of Holland to Chicago, IL on an impulsive decision. Between these points of ‘advanced civilization’, his journey takes him through parts of Russia, China, Tibet, Nepal, India, African Gambia, Jordan, Syria and Kurdistan. Perhaps even more intriguingly most of his journey was conducted singly on a Chinese-built motorcycle.
John H. Manhold — Amsterdam Publishers — 26 mei 2019
A lot of people measure their lives according to what and how much they own (their possessions), but some, like Vonk, measure it by what they’ve experienced and seen of the world. Breaking Free is a breath-taking glimpse into a world we seem to think only exists in the pages of thrilling action novels or on the silver screen, I mean it has it all: insane adventures, life-threatening situations, thrillingly beautiful landscapes, exotic peoples and cultures.
Lerize Whiteread — Amsterdam Publishers — 20 mei 2019
Seriously awesome narrative about a man who travels the word to places we can't even imagine. He encounters the most bizarre situations and meets all kinds of people. I loved reading it. Sometimes I was laughing out loud, sometimes I noticed tears on my cheeks, sometimes I was holding my breath and most of all I was really baffled by the sheer awesomeness of all the adventures. Definitely a must read. And I really loved the commentary of him on everything. Unfiltered and honest!
Marjolijn Bakker — Amsterdam Publishers — 19 mei 2019
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9789493056152
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5 mei 2019
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UitgeverAmsterdam Publishers
ImprintAmsterdam Publishers
CB-relatie-id6530716
Verschenen5 mei 2019
StatusOnbekend 00
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Trefwoordentravelogue · solo travel · traveling the world · traveling by motorcycle · backpacking · traveling
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Auteur A01Jeffrey Vonk
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Werk-id (NSTC)500182815
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Bijgewerkt6 augustus 2026
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NSTC 500182815 · CB-relatie 6530716 · Bijgewerkt 6 augustus 2026