"I want to explore human behaviour.
To do that, I have to experience first hand what people go through."
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Rick Jens is a cultural researcher with a background in journalism and military service. His work takes him from indigenous tribes to active frontlines — not to document spectacle, but to understand how humans endure, adapt, and create meaning with the odds against them.
Become part of our stories. As a member you have the opportunity to participate in upcoming adventures. Become part of a community that strives to better understand global events and what's happening outside the social media bubble.
Follow in the footsteps of others:
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Jordan, Singapore, participated in making pictures during our Mongolian expedition. His pictures now feature in my upcoming book 'Becoming a Nomad'.
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Si Nae, the Netherlands, supported the efforts in Ukraine with logistics.
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We have a initial strong group of volunteers that support us during research, logistics, marketing, jobs and more.
Becoming a Nomad
Rick Jens
Almost
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During a three-month solo expedition researching Mongolian culture, I stumbled upon something unexpected. As I stepped into a different pace of life by traveling like a nomad myself, I noticed that the stresses I endured at home quickly vanished. While exploring rural Mongolia, its harsh climate and close-knit communities helped me let go of years of overthinking. I gained new insights about myself as well as about Mongolian life. My new book is a reflection on that journey and a mirror on Western and Eastern culture.
Intrigued by medical volunteers working in war zones, I became a medical volunteer myself. I traveled to Ukraine without a set plan, completed a combat medic course, and found work on an ambulance. In a war where medical personnel and facilities are deliberately targeted, life was constantly uncertain.
My upcoming film Stuck Between War and Conviction follows this journey.
Ronny Hermans,
Director of local Dutch news network
Pending
Mitchel Gorissen,
NCO, Royal Netherlands Army
"Rick was a constant source of inspiration, always ready for the next adventure. I learned something new from him every day and admired his enthusiasm and determination."
Jordan Leow,
Adventurer from Singapore
"There is no better guy I would choose to have along my side in the middle of the vast Mongolian wilderness. Rick is a dependable person, extremely trustworthy, makes good company and a great storyteller to boot."
Training & Lectures
From his research in the immediate aftermath of October 7, in Israel, working as a medic in Ukraine, his service in Afghanistan and Iraq there is much to say about what people endure. Through different cultures people find strength differently. having lived and travelled as a nomad and explored many subcultures these lessons are know bundled in clearly defined courses.
Join original self-developed courses and lectures based on:
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Cultural field research
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Military and journalistic experience
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First-hand exposure
Learn practical tools to better navigate your adventures.
Rick is a captivating storyteller whose work lingers long after the story ends, turning cultural practices into fascinating insights about humanity.
Contact Rick Jens for your:
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Business events
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Speaker at events
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Book reading
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Lectures
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Resilience training for groups
Our mission is to explore tribes, subcultures, and hidden worlds by living inside them. Through sharing these experiences, we help others to decide more consciously how to live their own lives.
Rick encourages participation and connecting people. reach out to learn about volunteer positions, internships. and memberships.
We don’t just collect stories. We experience them. Everything we learn, we share.
ReSeT-program
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Transitioning out of service often means losing structure, purpose, and identity.
At RickJens.com, I work with veterans to:
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Learn ways to manage overthinking and build focus
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Gain practical insights into how trauma affects the body and mind
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Apply strategies in daily routines to stay grounded
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Practice giving and receiving feedback
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Receive guidance in setting personal goals
This is about helping veterans and families. Contact me to learn more.
