Jan develops and promotes underrated and underexposed adventure destinations through his work as an expedition leader, guidebook author and outdoor tourism consultant in places like Iraqi Kurdistan, Tajikistan and Uganda, where he currently lives with his family.
When I plan to climb a mountain or a trek, it should be remote, obscure and almost unknown. I live for the exploration side of expeditions like these.
Story • Jan Bakker • Jul 21, 2020
Tales from deep within the UNESCO listed Rwenzoris mountain range.
Story • Jan Bakker • Mar 03, 2020
Exploratory climbing on the roof of Azerbaijan
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