Martijn Doolaard
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About
Dutch photographer, filmmaker, travel writer, and YouTuber. He became known for his extensive solo cycling expeditions and his self-sufficient lifestyle documented on his YouTube channel which has amassed over 750,000 YouTube subscribers.
Before Fame
He grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He gained prominence with his long-distance cycling journeys and would begin posting content on YouTube in 2015. After completing a two-year solo bicycle journey from Vancouver, Canada, to Patagonia in 2019, he decided to embark on a new adventure by renovating two stone cabins in the Italian Alps. He documented this process on his YouTube channel which helped further spark the popularity of his channel.
Trivia
He has enjoyed cooking and raising chickens. He became the author of the book Two Years on a Bike in 2022.
Family Life
He was born in the Netherlands. His father worked as a landscaper before becoming a minister in a Dutch Protestant Church. His mother managed the household's technical and financial affairs. He has three siblings.
Associated With
He and Erik Grankvist are both known for their self-sufficient Youtube content.
