Comments on: Barend Dronkers – First Time Solo Cycle Tourist: A Macedonian Encounter

By: Living In Skopje, Macedonia - The Highlights Of The City | Bicycle Touring Pro - Inspiration For A New Generation Of Bicycle Travelers

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:16:39 +0000

[...] Another highlight of my stay in Skopje was running into Barend Dronkers, a 23-year-old solo cyclist from Canada, whom had been traveling a similar route as the one I had been on. We met accidentally on the Old Stone Bridge and spent the following day together exploring the Old Town. You can learn more about Barend and hear him talk about his trip through Europe here. [...]

By: Aart Dronkers

Aart Dronkers — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:14:04 +0000

Easy to speak my mind on this: I am happy to see that the world still produces people who appreciate life to the fullest and share the ability to see our diverse and unique world through a local perspective!

Cheers to Barend & Darren from a city slicker

By: Barend

Barend — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:21:41 +0000

Hi Brenda!

I just heard today from the parent’s you commented! There’s always time for everything if you make it I hear you may be coming to Canada with the family? Look forwarding to seeing family!

-Barend

By: Brenda Holscher

Brenda Holscher — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:47:32 +0000

Hi Barend,
Great experienec! You make me jealous, spending 10 hours a day in a building trying to earn some money for a life that might not even come anymore.
Whish you fun and all the luck you need. Hope to hear your stories once we meet.
Bets regards, Brenda

By: Barend

Barend — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:05:34 +0000

Hi Will!

I’m using a ‘Winsor Tourist’ which is almost identical to a Fuji Touring bike, but slightly discounted. I bought it on http://www.bikesdirect.com

I’m also using MEC panniers with waterproof liners. Great combo I find!

Cheers
-Barend