Marcel Koning

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Extremely David

Published September 27, 2011 | By Marcel Koning
A tribute to our nephew David Johns (03 January 2001 - 06 September 2011) who passed away after battling leukemia for four months. Continue reading →
Posted in Personal ramblings, UK United Kingdom | 4 Comments

Furstenau, fools and four-by-four

Published April 3, 2011 | By Marcel Koning
Fursten Forest. Free entrance. April 1st. And, no, it is not a joke! Or at least we hope so ... Continue reading →
Posted in DE Germany, Motorised | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Croatia Trophy 2011

Published December 30, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
't was late on Christmas eve when 4x4 rookies, Marcel and Simon, signed up for Europe's toughest offroading competition. Have they gone totally mad? Too much eggnog perhaps? Continue reading →
Posted in HR Croatia, Motorised, Things to do | Tagged | 15 Comments

Fürsten Forest: We’re digging it!

Published November 20, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
Fürsten Forest is an ex-military based turned 4x4 terrain with loads of offroading challenges. We got our boots muddy. Continue reading →
Posted in Country, DE Germany, Motorised, Self-guided, Things to do | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Drifting at the RDW Track Lelystad NL

Published May 31, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
A wet track, smoking tyres, screeching BMW's ... could only mean drift-driving. Drivers pit their skills against this hair-raising adventure. Continue reading →
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Croatia Trophy 2010 Tale of the ‘Pink Panther’

Published May 13, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
Unpredictable mechanical failure dominates Pink Panther's 4x4 challenge in Croatia. Marcel gives a daily rundown of events. Continue reading →
Posted in HR Croatia | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Croatia Trophy 2010 Stage 8 & Finish

Published May 11, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
CT2010 last stage: Pink Panther has no front/rear diff lockers, but with expert driving and navigating, Rob and Marcel reach the finish line. Continue reading →
Posted in HR Croatia | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Croatia Trophy 2010 Stage 6

Published May 5, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
CT2010 Stage 6 - With the rain, trudging through the creek was more like a metre of wet concrete. Join the queue and winch your way out. Continue reading →
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Croatia Trophy 2010 Stage 4 (circuit race)

Published May 4, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
CT2010 Stage 4: a circuit race that challenges every bolt on your car. Full speed over ditches and bumps, with time needed to change a wheel. Continue reading →
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Croatia Trophy 2010 Stage 3 (night)

Published May 4, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
CT2010 Stage 3: the night stage is bewildering and navigation is impossible. Everyone gets hopelessly lost. Continue reading →
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Croatia Trophy 2010 Stage 1

Published May 2, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
CT2010 Stage 1: A show start in Glina and the official start in a muddy forest nearby. Mechanical setbacks for Pink Panther. Continue reading →
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So I married a truck driver…

Published March 1, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
Marcel helped Victoria take a step towards fulfilling a childhood dream ... getting a truck driver's licence ... with a 2-hr lesson. Continue reading →
Posted in Motorised, NL Holland, Things to do | Tagged | 3 Comments

Underwater residents of Punta Cana

Published January 31, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
Marcel tests his new Pentax underwater camera on the half-pipe off the coast of Punta Cana at the Catalonia Royal Bavaro beach hotel. Continue reading →
Posted in All-in Resorts, DO Dominican Republic, Non-motorised, Water sport | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Bacardi Island & Humpback Whales

Published January 30, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
Whale watching and exotic locations in the Dominican Republic. If you can see past the crowds, a breathtaking experience. Continue reading →
Posted in DO Dominican Republic, Guided tours, Nautical, Things to do, Water sport, Wildlife | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Bus ride through the Dominican Republic

Published January 30, 2010 | By Marcel Koning
What a great country. Palm trees, sugar cane, dirt roads, little shacks built from board and tin, people walking in the middle of nowhere ... Continue reading →
Posted in All-in Resorts, Cultural, DO Dominican Republic, Guided tours, Things to do | Tagged , | Leave a comment
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