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A Practical Guide to the Shinetsu​ Trail

  • Posted on November 11, 2019November 15, 2019
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  • byRoel
Weaving its way along the Sekida mountain range, the Shinetsu Trail offers a scenic combination of ridge walks and forest trails. From temperate rainforest tracks to fairytale beech forests and open views of the sea, the Shinetsu Trail might just be Japan’s best kept hiking secret!
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Cycling in Japan: 6 days through Niigata and Nagano

  • Posted on October 28, 2019July 9, 2020
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During my travels in Japan, I bought a bicycle and set off to explore the Japanese countryside. Read on to learn what to see and expect when cycling in the Nagano and Niigata Prefectures!
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Camping in Japan: A game of hit and miss?

  • Posted on October 28, 2019May 8, 2020
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While camping in Japan can definitely help cutting costs, it can be a very different experience from what you might be used to in other highly developed countries.
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Trail Thoughts: Two Wolves

  • Posted on October 2, 2019October 3, 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. During my travels in Japan, I come to terms with my opposing two inner wolves.
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Trail Thoughts: Disillusion in the City of Culture

  • Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 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. In this instalment I hit a wall when trying to force experiences on myself!
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Trail Thoughts: Wonders and Fortune in the City of Commerce

  • Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 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. This time I look back on my decision to forego my initial travel plans and focus on my current desires instead.
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