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Remco Van Den Born
Remco Van Den Born

After working as a scuba diver and tour guide abroad, Remco started working for Backroads in 2019. During this time he also got his master’s degree in Sustainable Destination Development, deepening his knowledge of outdoor tourism. He mostly leads trips in Iceland, but also in Netherlands/Belgium, Basque Country, Catalonia, Costa Rica and Portugal. During his trips, he loves to include a local language lesson for guests. When not leading trips for Backroads, you might find him performing stand-up comedy gigs in the Netherlands, where he has also taken on the role of Leadership Development Lead, using his experience to mentor and coach new and existing Field Staff.

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Group of people standing by the ocean, holding up large banners and a flag of Iceland
September 2, 2025

Soldiers of the Ocean: Giving Back on Iceland’s Southern Shore

By Remco Van Den Born

I’ve been leading trips in Iceland since my first year with Backroads in 2019, and I’ve returned every summer since. It’s one of those places that’s relatively close—but feels like another planet. Raw, untouched landscapes. Glacier-fed rivers. Clean air. You feel the elements in your bones—whether you’re hiking across black sand or standing beside an active volcano. Iceland is one of the few places left where nature is still fully in charge. That intensity is what keeps pulling me back.

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