Preparing documents for the ministry in Pristina, Kosovo for the Berlin ITB, Ryce Travel supported Kosovar guides Bardhosh and Bardhi. Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism has a strict selection process for admitting Kosovar businesses to the Berlin Tourism Fair. Up to 5 companies are invited by the government to represent Kosovo at the […]
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During our study tour with Maksat and Adilet, we stumbled upon a toboggan run in Itter, Austria. Owner Leo Fuchs is particularly enthusiastic about Ryce Travel’s initiatives in Central Asia. After a pleasant conversation about the opportunities and possibilities in Kyrgyzstan, Leo comes up with a unique proposal. Last year they stopped the toboggan run
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During the last Winter Adventure in Kazakhstan, we had a special birthday for Els. At Tekeli’s remote ski resort, we celebrated her birthday under a clear blue sky. With the Pistenbully, we made several descents on the flanks of the Dzungharian Mountains. With this experienced group, we continued into the wilderness with the Pistenbully. We
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Some of our team visited MK Skiservice in Bilthoven. For Maksat and Adilet, it was like being in a candy store. So much freeride equipment and so much specialized knowledge. Menno Koelewijn (MK Skiservice) and Edgar van Kooten (Frosty Snowboarding) gave us a detailed tour. We got an inside look at ski and snowboard maintenance
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In October, Kyrgyz guides Maksat Aitkulov and Adilet Muratov came for a study tour in Europe. After a long preparation with lots of paperwork, the boys finally managed to secure a Schengen visa. This did require travelling first to Lithuania and then on to the Netherlands. Immediately upon arrival, Peter Hofman took them on a
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At the end of Maksat and Adilet’s study trip, we hosted a party at Rotterdam’s Biergarten. All participants from previous trips to Kyrgyzstan were invited to meet Maksat and Adilet. After a 3-week journey through Lithuania, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland, we sadly had to say goodbye to these two juggernauts.
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An important stop on our tour of the Netherlands is Warmond. This small town in South Holland is home to the headquarters of Protest, one of the largest winter clothing companies in the world. Protest has been sponsoring us from the beginning with great clothing and accessories. Previously, Peter has visited Protest’s Headquarters regularly however
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Second life for Lowlands camping equipment After Lowlands ends, many campers leave their gear behind. Apparently, most festival-goers have something else on their minds other than bringing their camping equipment with them. Bosse and Bart were allowed onto the Lowland property to collect gear for Ryce Travel. The ultimate haul is 12 high-quality tents, 16
After a long hot summer in Kyrgyzstan, Peter and Maksat left for an even hotter Uzbekistan. This country is increasingly opening up to tourists, and the sights are legion. Moreover, there are plans for a new ski resort (Amirsoy) which may make it interesting even for an adventurous winter sport. TashkentThe trip begins with a
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We marked our fifth anniversary in Kyrgyzstan by building a Tourism Center in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. Right in the centre of the city, we bought a piece of land two years previously. With help from the Ryce Travel Foundation and sales from local ski rentals, Maksat Aitkulov managed to design the building. We could not wait
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