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Francois A. Dumas in Blokker, Netherlands

Francois A. Dumas This Localyte is among the Top 5 most active people in helping Travelers in their country!
Age: 55 - 59
Languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Romanian
My Website: http://www.europerides.com
I’ve traveled to: United States, Canada, Dutch Antilles, Romania, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Canary Islands, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, England, Scotland, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia
My motto: We take things personal
About me: The European Alps, Normandy Beaches, old Dutch towns..... our 'specialty'. Rest of Europe? No problem.
I am François A. ‘Navman’ Dumas, born in 1952 in Hoorn, The Netherlands, and married to Nina (Elena) Cinca after visiting Romania on an adventurous holiday, driving a rambling old minivan! I battled the Communists for 18 months to get her out ! We have one daughter, Vivian, who left the nest already and travels as much as her father used to do.

I speak 5 languages more or less fluently, with English being my primary language for the past 20+ years, Dutch, German, French and Romanian added to it. And I get along in Italy, Spain and Scandinavia. All that really helps in getting local contacts and help solve any problems !

I have been traveling all my life, since I was 3, and know many places in Europe intimately. Although we still live in Holland, we also have a home in France and friends in just about every country/state in Europe and the US.

We'll take customers to guide through Europe, but only for our mutual pleasure and on a relaxed and laid back basis. No stress !
Location: Blokker, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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EuropeRides.com

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We do customized, private motor cycle tours through various European countries, specializing on Normandy, France (D-Day history), Alps (France and Italy primary, Switzerland and Austria secondary) and Netherlands. The service was set up for US riders, helping them with 'technique', traffic differences, navigation and above all 'language', but we often help travelers in other ways as well (finding lodging, informing about pricing of various activities, helping organize transport). This is NOT our main activity, so we tend to be very 'personal' in our services and may sometimes have to inform you that we do not have the time left to serve you.

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Internet Internet Travel Planning Support

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We are happy to provide information via the Internet. We have been traveling to most countries in Europe for the past 40+ years and have a broad experience in what to look for. Being fluent in 5 languages helps too.

If you have specific questions about a planned trip, or want us to help plan it WITH you, then the Internet is your friend. We are specialized in helping people from the US plane their European trips.

And if we don't have time, or don't have the answer, we'll tell you too, at no charge of course !

Show Me Around See places, no fixed route

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We have shown people around for a day, a few hours, or a few weeks. You tell us where you are going to be when, and we'll see if we are available.

Self-guided Tours We plan, you go

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We can help you plan your trip, even arrange some parts of it for you, without joining ourselves. We don't always have time, you may not want the company, or you simply don't need us.

Plans go from simple 'I'd go and see that spot if you're in the area' tips, to full Garmin-based GPS tours and lodging places.

Private & Custom Services Custom Motorcycle Tours

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We will plan a motorcycle tour in Europe WITH you. All our tours are highly customized. The most popular ones are centered around certain regions/areas, like Normandy, the Italian Dolomites, western Austria, Swiss Berner Oberland or French Alps (north or south). But we can basically go anywhere you want.

All prices upon finalized and agreed planning, fully customized.

Lodging Looking for a nice place?

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We have excellent addresses for reasonable/cheap lodging in may countries and many areas. We're always happy to help you find a place, or point you in the right direction.

History & Heritage D-Day Tours in Normandy

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Motorcycle or Car. We show you around all the famous places in Normandy, where the allied forces landed on the beaches in Operation Overlord in June 1944. We take you to the major museums, landing sites and historical monuments. But we also show you the 'hinterland' of Normandy which is a wonderful area to relax, drink the local apple wine and unwind for a few days!

Cultural Experiences Golden Age Towns

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The old towns around the IJsselmeer (IJssel Lake), former Zuyderzee, dating back as far as 1150 and blooming in the 17th century are a treasure of historical buildings, little streets, old markets and cozy restaurants along old ports.

Or you want to know how the old windmills were made and function? No problem, we'll show you the polders and the mills that emptied the water from them in the northwestern region of 'Holland'.