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  • A statue of a monk overlooking an urban landscape under a blue sky: Shikoku Henro trail
    5 days on the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage (with itinerary)
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    • Posted on December 16, 2025January 7, 2026
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    Explore Sofia’s back garden: 5 scenic day hikes on Vitosha mountain
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    • Posted on November 13, 2023November 14, 2023
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    Four easy ways to reach Vitosha mountain by bus (with maps)
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    • Posted on November 13, 2023November 18, 2023
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5 days on the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage (with itinerary)

  • Posted on December 16, 2025January 7, 2026
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  • byRoel
A statue of a monk overlooking an urban landscape under a blue sky: Shikoku Henro trail
No time to walk the entire Shikoku Henro trail? This itinerary will guide you along the last 5 days of Japan’s most famous long-distance trail!
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Explore Sofia’s back garden: 5 scenic day hikes on Vitosha mountain

  • Posted on November 13, 2023November 14, 2023
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  • byRoel
Hiking Vitosha
When most visitors think of Sofia, they rarely think of spacious forests and lush green scenery. Nevertheless, Bulgaria’s capital has a lot to offer for those looking to escape its…
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Four easy ways to reach Vitosha mountain by bus (with maps)

  • Posted on November 13, 2023November 18, 2023
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  • byRoel
Bus to Vitosha
Are you trying to leave Bulgaria’s capital to enjoy the green outdoors? There is no better way to leave the bustle of Sofia behind than to take a bus and…
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  • Mushrooms growing on a tree trunk on the Shinetsu hiking trail
    A Practical Guide to the Shinetsu​ Trail
    • byRoel
    • Posted on November 11, 2019February 22, 2024
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    • 13 minute read
  • Guide to the west highland way
    A Practical Guide To The West Highland Way
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    The West Highland Way – Part III
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    • Posted on February 22, 2017August 6, 2019
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    Hiking in Prenj: Discovering Bosnia’s hidden gem
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    • Posted on February 18, 2019October 24, 2019
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    • 4 minute read
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Trail Thoughts: Revision

  • Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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Guide to the west highland way
In these Trail Thoughts I like to share short thoughts and observations that come with a life on the Trail. After travelling the world on a budget for years, I find it is time to do things differently from now on.
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A Practical Guide to the High Coast Trail in Sweden

  • Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023
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High Coast Trail Sweden
The High Coast Trail is arguably one of Sweden’s most scenic hiking trails, guiding walkers along an iconic stretch of seaside hills and forests. Find out all the details in this Practical Guide!
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Trail Thoughts: New Shoes

  • Posted on May 12, 2023September 25, 2023
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In these Trail Thoughts I like to share short thoughts and observations that come with a life on the Trail. As my old pair of boots deteriorates, I reflect on the hard times that have passed in the time I’ve worn them. Will new shoes bring me better luck?
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    Stara Planina: Hiking one of Serbia’s hidden gems
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  • A statue of a monk overlooking an urban landscape under a blue sky: Shikoku Henro trail
    5 days on the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage (with itinerary)
    • byRoel
    • Posted on December 16, 2025January 7, 2026
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    Explore Sofia’s back garden: 5 scenic day hikes on Vitosha mountain
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    Four easy ways to reach Vitosha mountain by bus (with maps)
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    • Posted on November 13, 2023November 18, 2023
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    Trail Thoughts: Revision
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