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Things to do in Tsetserleg, Mongolia

  • Posted on August 5, 2019August 10, 2019
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  • byRoel
Things to do in Tsetserleg
Considered to be Mongolia’s prettiest provincial town, Tsetserleg can nevertheless seem a bit drab to first time visitors. Not to worry, I made a fun list of things to do!
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A Practical Guide To Hiking In The Khangai Nuruu

  • Posted on August 3, 2019August 12, 2019
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  • byRoel
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Like with most of Mongolia, hiking in Khangai Nuruu National Park is as much an exercise in planning as it is in trail craft. Allow me to help you plan!
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10 Tips for a Cheap Hiking Trip

  • Posted on August 2, 2019August 6, 2019
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  • byRoel
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Going on a hiking trip is a pretty low-cost activity. For those of you looking to save even more money on the costs involved, here are my ten tips on how to go on a cheap hiking trip!
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Trail Thoughts: Lactose and Mutton

  • Posted on July 22, 2019November 13, 2019
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In these Trail Thoughts I like to share short thoughts and observations that come with a life on the Trail. When hiking through central Mongolia I come face-to-face with local nomads and their hospitable ways, all the while experiencing their unique cuisine.
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How To Extend Your Mongolian Visa

  • Posted on June 14, 2019August 6, 2019
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Navigating Mongolian bureaucracy can be somewhat of a challenge when extending your Mongolian visa. Not to worry, I underwent the process to make it easier for you!
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Applying For A Mongolian Visa In Bangkok: A Quick Guide

  • Posted on June 14, 2019August 6, 2019
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Applying for Mongolian Visa in Bangkok
Applying for a Mongolian visa in Bangkok’s urban maze can be somewhat of a challenge. Luckily, I’m here to help!
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  • The summer's last rays of light shine over the Sekida mountain range.
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I had a great time in Japan, but now it's time to settle in for the winter and earn me back some of that money I lost! .
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  • A fisherman practises his trade on the Japanese coastline.
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As I'm settling down in Bangkok for a while, my daydreaming often takes me back to my travels in Japan and the amazing sights this country had to offer me.
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  • NEW ARTICLE! (LINK IN BIO) - I encountered fairytale beech forests, ancient ridge tracks and temperate rainforest trails on my recent hike along the Shinetsu Trail.
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As usual, I added it to my growing collection of Practical Guides. Check out the link in my bio to learn more about Japan's best kept hiking secret!
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  • An evening view of the Sea of Japan as the lights come on in the port town of Joetsu. This was taken from one of my campsites along the Shinetsu Trail. Most days along this trail have you walking on high mountain ridges with views of the sea on one side, and views of the Chikuma Valley on the other!
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  • The Shinetsu Trail leads hikers through a mountainous region often dubbed as the 'Japanese Alps'. In winter, the area is known for its excellent powder slopes. In summer the empty slopes make for great view spots!
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  • Views like this one are a common sight along Japan's Shinetsu Trail. The trail takes you along 80 kilometres of ridgewalks, white beech patches and muddy tracks through temperate rainforest as you follow the mountainous divide between Nagano and Niigata.
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  • The summer's last rays of light shine over the Sekida mountain range.
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I had a great time in Japan, but now it's time to settle in for the winter and earn me back some of that money I lost! .
Of course, 'winter' is a relative term here in Bangkok... .
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#niigata #shinetsu #nagano #hikingtheglobe #hikingadventure #hikingaddict #hikinglifestyle #traveladdiction #traveldeeper #roamearth #visitjapanjp #professionaladventurer #outdoorfun #outdoorlife #outdoorslife #travelwriter #travelstories #mountainviews #mountainlover #igjapan #igtraveller #longtermtravel
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  • A fisherman practises his trade on the Japanese coastline.
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As I'm settling down in Bangkok for a while, my daydreaming often takes me back to my travels in Japan and the amazing sights this country had to offer me.
.
Have any of you made plans to visit Japan yet? .
.
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#seasideview #fishermen #visitjapanjp #sealover #coastaldecor #travelwriter #travelstories #igtraveller #longtermtravel #beatthetrail #traveldeeper #traveladdiction #roamearth #professionaladventurer #wander #igjapan #niigata #outdoorlife #outdoorslife #outdoorfun
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  • NEW ARTICLE! (LINK IN BIO) - I encountered fairytale beech forests, ancient ridge tracks and temperate rainforest trails on my recent hike along the Shinetsu Trail.
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As usual, I added it to my growing collection of Practical Guides. Check out the link in my bio to learn more about Japan's best kept hiking secret!
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#shinetsu #hikingguide #hikingtheglobe #divine_forest #hikingadventure #hikingaddict #hikinglifestyle #outdoorfun #outdoorlife #outdoorslife #roamearth #travelwriter #travelstories #igtraveller #forestlife #traveldeeper #forestwalk #visitjapanjp @falconforrest @timkoentgen @phil_frost
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  • An evening view of the Sea of Japan as the lights come on in the port town of Joetsu. This was taken from one of my campsites along the Shinetsu Trail. Most days along this trail have you walking on high mountain ridges with views of the sea on one side, and views of the Chikuma Valley on the other!
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Working on a Shinetsu entry to my Practical Guide series, more to come soon!
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#shinetsu #mountainviews #seasideview #seasunset #travelstories #travelwriter #professionaladventurer #visitjapanjp #roamearth #hikingtheglobe #hikingadventure #hikingaddict #hikinglifestyle #outdoorfun #outdoorlife #outdoorslife #traveladdiction  #traveldeeper #trailslikethese
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  • The Shinetsu Trail leads hikers through a mountainous region often dubbed as the 'Japanese Alps'. In winter, the area is known for its excellent powder slopes. In summer the empty slopes make for great view spots!
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Like and follow to learn more about one of Japan's best hiking trails! .
.
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.
.
#shinetsu #mountainviews #mountainlover #trails #hikingtheglobe #hikingadventure #hikingaddict #hikinglifestyle #traveladdiction #traveldeeper #roamearth #visitjapanjp #professionaladventurer #outdoorfun #outdoorlife #outdoorslife #travelwriter #travelstories #igtraveller
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  • Views like this one are a common sight along Japan's Shinetsu Trail. The trail takes you along 80 kilometres of ridgewalks, white beech patches and muddy tracks through temperate rainforest as you follow the mountainous divide between Nagano and Niigata.
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#mountainlayers #mountaintop #mountainviews #trails #mountainlover #hikingtheglobe #hikingaddict #hikingadventures #hikinglifestyle #traveladdiction  #traveldeeper #trailslikethese #travelstories #travelwriter #professionaladventurer #visitjapanjp #roamearth
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