Kungsleden trail day 1: Amazing autumn colours
Here I am, in the Arctic Circle! I don’t know if it’s due to my long trip here or due to the weather, but I… Read More »Kungsleden trail day 1: Amazing autumn colours
I took trains from the Netherlands to travel to the Arctic Circle
I love trains. If I could travel everywhere by train, I would. This year I wanted to experiment. What if I didn’t fly this summer?… Read More »I took trains from the Netherlands to travel to the Arctic Circle
7 concerns about hiking solo: a valid worry or an irrational fear?
In this post, I will discuss the most popular concerns regarding solo hiking by sharing my personal experience from my solo hikes on the GR10… Read More »7 concerns about hiking solo: a valid worry or an irrational fear?
Ancient volcanos and Elbe in a day
What makes this area unique are weird cone-shaped hills/mountains, spreading around the area. Those hills actually originated from volcanos, hence the shape.
Day hike in Saxon Switzerland national park, Germany
What makes this park unique is interesting sandstone rock formations that spread throughout the park, creating a feeling of walking in a canyon.
Create your own day hike in 3 simple steps
Plenty of apps can inspire you and even suggest a precise trail to follow for a day in an area you chose. What if you… Read More »Create your own day hike in 3 simple steps
Guided trekking tour vs independent hiking: which is best for you?
To be guided or not to be? That is the question many (especially starting) hikers ask themselves before a trip that lasts more than one… Read More »Guided trekking tour vs independent hiking: which is best for you?
N70 day hike in Nijmegen area
As I was browsing for a day hike in a somewhat hilly area, Nijmegen caught my attention. My best hiking friend mapy.cz showed me some… Read More »N70 day hike in Nijmegen area
GR5: NL section
One of the Europe’s truly long hikes, GR5 spans from The Netherlands until Nice in south France. 2300km through different terrains: from the Dutch dunes… Read More »GR5: NL section
GR5 NL day 4: The longest hiking distance in a day – 35km, baby!
Yep, today is a big day. My first +30km day in my hiking career 🙂 I’m merging two stages and hiking all the way to… Read More »GR5 NL day 4: The longest hiking distance in a day – 35km, baby!
GR5 NL day 3: goodbye dunes, hello dykes!
It’s 8:30 and I’m leaving the hotel after a good rest and a big breakfast. No time to waste in November since I have sunlight… Read More »GR5 NL day 3: goodbye dunes, hello dykes!
GR5 NL day 2: Getting over my hiking fear – cows
Today starts my 3-day hike alone. This is the first time I’m going on a multi-day trip all by myself. Very exciting! All 3 days… Read More »GR5 NL day 2: Getting over my hiking fear – cows