Chronicling the adventures of an elite experiential marketing team. From the nine years on the road to new adventures in Portland, OR. We are the Roving Van Gelders and we can’t wait to see you down the road.
We have just a few weeks left with our current client for 2014, hitting two places in the lower central region. Kansas City then down to Dallas. The week after Dallas is a travel week to get out to California. Song of the week: Zorba the Greek - Mikis Theodorakis, This week's selection has... Continue Reading →
This spring we had a chance to visit another National Park, Bryce Canyon. While it is not very far from Zion NP, they are entirely different. Zion is a in the Canyon while Bryce is on top, yes I am being general here. Zion is intense views of the geology while Bryce is sweeping views.... Continue Reading →
We are making some mile this week, leaving Illinois for North Carolina. With one stop in Greensboro we are motoring to Birmingham, AL. As you can see we trying to hit every region in a short amount of time. Dallas and Kansas City are coming close behind. Song of the week: Home Grown Tomatoes... Continue Reading →
Sweet home Chicago! This week we will be back in Illinois, doing shows around the Chicago area. We will hopefully be arriving in time to watch the Bears season opener with some family. I can't think of a better way to start the season, BEAR DOWN!!! And remember don't call me on Sunday. As you... Continue Reading →
This week we are in Canada. Montreal and Ottawa. This is a bit exciting due to a first visit to Montreal. Next (hopefully by Sunday) we will be in Chicago. If we can make the time right we will get to there in time to watch the Bears season opener with family. The week after... Continue Reading →
Samantha Brown has been with the Travel Channel from the early days, a host since 1999. I know that her poise and fun on-camera style has inspired many to “just go”. I am no exception. Watching Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown fascinated me; this midwestern sounding woman is traveling all over the place and... Continue Reading →
A week off the road, well sort of. I am going to home to help my family with a few things while Josh stays in Detroit to help the company with a few things. Next week we hit St. Louis and Cedar Rapids. Then it is vacations time, we are joining Josh's family in Missouri... Continue Reading →
Well, it has been too long since I have posted. No good excuse here just took some time away. Our schedule has been light lately and we have been taking advantage of the downtime to do some camping and backpacking. We are getting close to the point in the year where we change the tour... Continue Reading →
I have updated the calendar page but rumor has it that my schedule will change again soon. I do know that for the next month or so we will be on the East Coast. As you can see we are centered around Southern and Central Virginia this week, making both tour and personal stops. ... Continue Reading →
What do you say when someone asked where you are from? I will always say Illinois (the not Chicago part). Even when I lived in Minnesota, the answer was the same. However Minnesota might be a bit funny, I know people whom have lived there since third grade that still don't say they are from... Continue Reading →
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