Max Roving

04/05/2026

Riding a kick scooter across Southern India 🇮🇳

After walking across Northern Oman, I felt like trying something new, and something probably very few people have attempted: Traveling by kick scooter 🛴.

I arrived in Kochi in the state of Kerala, India’s most developed state, and went to the nearest Decathlon and picked up a scooter that would fit my height. And then, I just started riding it in the direction of the mountains…

It was quite challenging to say the least, mainly due to the combination of a heavy backpack, traffic, not ideal road conditions and the humidity & heat. But occasionally I would find some really nice stretches of road along old canals, with an astounding greenery all around.

Locals were looking at me in confusion, and sometimes I was confused myself why I would try such a thing in India, when it would be more suitable in a country like The Netherlands…

You can watch the vlogs I created during this trip on YouTube

30/04/2026

On the final stretch of my walk across Northern Oman, I crossed the Hajar Mountain range via the Jabal Hatt peak.
I spent the night in arguably the most picturesque village in Oman, Bilad Sayt, where I slept on a football pitch, on which I spent the previous hours playing footie with the local kids.

Despite my legs being tired, I got up early the following morning to tackle the steep trail up Janal Hatt. The scenery I laid my eyes upon once I had reached the top was incredible, though I soon had to make my way down the mountain, in order to reach the village Misfat al Abriyyin before nightfall, and before I would run out of water.
Luckily I made it, and camped in a small date plantation. The following morning I hiked towards Al Hamra, and eventually hitchhiked back to the capital of Muscat, as I was ready to head to the next country.

This was my second time in Oman, and I enjoyed it as much as my first time, and can’t wait to return. 🇴🇲

25/04/2026

Continuing my walk across Northern Oman 🇴🇲, I manage to avoid the busy roads and found myself walking along dirt roads and goat trails, passing through small villages scattered in the rugged mountains.
Eventually I reached the city of Nakhal, which is home to an impressive historical fortress.

Shortly after I arrived the town of Al Awabi, I entered the Wadi Beni Auf, a massive gorge I would follow for a while, as I slowly gained elevation and headed towards Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in the country.

22/04/2026

I finally got my Facebook account back, so I can share my travels again! I’ve got a lot of catching up to do.

Due to some family events & mishaps that happened when I was cycling through North Africa, I decided to travel without my bike for a while. But don’t worry, by now I am already back on the bike (YouTube viewers will know where exactly 😉).

So, at the beginning of the year, I flew to Oman with nothing more than a (heavy!) backpack, and a mission to walk across the Northern part of the country.

My journey started in Muscat, which is probably the most scenic capital in the Middle East! Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Oman, the city is also just a stone’s throw away from the Hajar Mountain Range, which planned to traverse on my trek. On top of that, Omani cities tend to have no skyscrapers, and rather more traditional buildings instead.

After a couple hours walking along busy highways, and trying to get used to the heavy load resting on my back, I reached the foothills of the Hajar Mountains, and started looking for a spot to pitch my tent inside a Wadi. (Wadi = Dry Riverbed, but they will quickly flood when it’s raining, so check the weather forecast!)

While searching, I was called over by a group of Omanis hanging out, and promptly handed a cup of tea. It didn’t take long to experience the famous Omani hospitality.

After some chatting, the guys gave me a short lift in their 4x4 to a (free) campsite popular amongst locals.

The next morning I packed up camp, and continued trekking through small villages and across picturesque Wadis.

The scenery was seemingly becoming more beautiful with every step I took.

To be continued.

(Full vlogs from Oman are already live on YT).

04/01/2026

Time for an update…

New YT vide is live 👇

Walking Oman Ep. 1 In this video I explain why I decided to temporarily halt my bikepacking trip across Africa & the World, and introduce my new adventure: W...

31/12/2025

Thank you 2025 🫡

Some highlights:
- Cycled rural Guangxi, China
- Hiked 200km+ in Nepal’s Himalayas during winter, including to Everest Base Camp (-29C during the night)
- Celebrated Holi in Kathmandu
- Cycled the Karakoram Higheay from China to Pakistan
- Spent hours on the back of Pakistani police pick ups
- Hottest day yet in Peshawar (46C)
- Spent my Birthday with the Taliban
- cycled across the scenic Hindu Kush in Central Afghanistan
- got hit by a car
- saw the historic sights in Samarqand,Uzbekistan
- Cycled southern Tunisia & slept in abandoned Berber caves
- Cycled the Sahara desert in Algeria
- Meeting tons of lovely people on the way

Thank you for your continued support, 2026 will be a bit different but should be epic as well ✌️ 👀

23/12/2025

With some days left on my Algerian visa, I leave the Sahara desert and take an overnight train from Bechar to Oran. From here I cycled along the mountainous Mediterranean coast towards the port city of Ghazaouet, where I would board a ferry towards Almeria in Spain.
As expected, Northern Algeria is totally different from the South. While the cities are bustling, finding quiet roads wasn’t too difficult and I enjoyed riding through the peaceful countryside.
Best of all, I was allowed to travel independently without any police es**rts, and wild camping was also no problem.

Overall I enjoyed my time in Algeria, I fulfilled my dreams of cycling along the sand dunes of the Sahara, and had countless encounters with friendly Algerians. The country has a lot of potential, and I can definitely see myself returning one day.

16/12/2025

As my trip across the Algerian Sahara comes to an end, I leave the city of Beni Abbes and head towards Taghit, arguably the most touristy town in the region. At its highest point sits an old Ksar, and while most of the local population has resettled to more modern houses, these traditional homes and small alleys keep the spirits of the tribal heritage in the Sahara alive.
And of course, the sunsets were also spectacular here.

12/12/2025

Generally I prefer overcast days when cycling through hot regions, but here in the Algerian Sahara I was always hoping for sunshine, in order to get those stark contrasts in the sand dunes. Unfortunately it was often quite cloudy during the day, but usually the skies would clear up in the evening and offer some spectacular sunsets.

09/12/2025

As I continue cycling along the southern edge of the Grand Erg Occidental, the second largest Erg (“Sand Sea”) in Algeria, the dunes kept getting bigger and taller. Even with this incredible scenery, I wouldn’t come across a single foreign tourist, as despite its potential, Algeria still has a long way to go before becoming a major tourist destination.
I would often be accompanied by a police es**rt, but would try to keep a positive attitude, reminding myself of the privilege of being able to cycle in this special region.