First snow of the year in Seoul.

My first stamp on the redesigned 21-route Seoul Trail around the capital. Only 20 more stamps to go!

I came across this sign during a Seoul Trail hike. The quote seems particularly relevant in these turbulent times.

My sincere condolances to the families and friends of the many victims of the tragic plane crash in Muan, and to the people of the Republic of Korea during this difficult time.

President of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Martin Bosma receives a warm welcome from the honorable Woo Won-shik, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.

President of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Martin Bosma met with United Nations Command (UNC) Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Macaulay at the Joint Security Area in the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea.

Welcoming the newly-arrived military personnel from the Dutch Ministry of Defence to the multinational United Nations Command (UNC), illustrating the Netherlands’ commitment to peace, security and stability on the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pcific.

Three years after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, almost 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia have not been returned home yet.

Triathlon swim training

Definitely worth visiting in Daejeon: a unique Van Gogh exhibition from the Kröller Müller Museum.

Leadership in the world of tulips.

Chungju Triathlon in Korea, Olympic Distance. The swim was shortened to 750 meters because the water was freezing cold!

Congratulations to Mischa Blok on the launch of the Korean language edition of her book, Mama Lee.

A unique Aquathlon: 1,500 meter swim followed by a 123-floor sky run to the top of Lotte World Tower, the tallest building in South Korea. 7th place age group. #ILoveElevators

Day 1 Seoul - Busan cross-country bike ride. From Seoul to Chungju (160 km) Beautiful scenery. Here at Binae sum.

Seoul - Busan cross-country bike ride. Day 2: from Chungju to Gumi (160 km), including Sojo mountain pass and Ihwa mountain pass.

Seoul - Busan cross-country bike ride. Day 3: from Gumi to Buk-myeon (north of Changwon) - 115 km. Enjoying a local meal after another hot day on the road.

Seoul - Busan cross-country bike ride. Arrived! Buk-myeon - Busan (75 km). Another year, another heatwave, another great ride through beautiful Korea.

Clermont Triathlon in Florida, Olympic Distance.

I could get used to this… Second age group win in 8 days (Olympic triathlon distance). This one in Key Largo, Florida