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A winter hike in the Spanish Sierra Nevada

  • Posted on September 4, 2018May 20, 2019
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Sierra Nevada sunset
To escape the wet Dutch winter I headed down to the Spanish Sierra Nevada mountain range in ever-sunny Andalusia. Here I experienced firsthand where these “Mountains of the Sun” got their nickname from!
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Crossing the Tabernas Desert

  • Posted on August 21, 2018August 30, 2018
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Tabernas Desert Signpost
I walked across a desert dryer than my sense of humour and known as a backdrop for famous Western films! There were snakes, too.
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A Practical Guide To The Cape Wrath Trail

  • Posted on May 30, 2018June 7, 2019
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A Practical Guide to the Cape Wrath Trail
Let me help you plan for Scotland’s toughest trail!
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Hiking Breakfast: Tasty Porridge!

  • Posted on May 30, 2018June 7, 2019
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Hiking Breakfast Porridge
My own recipe for a hearty, lightweight breakfast solution when you’re out on the trail.
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The Cape Wrath Trail Bothy Guide

  • Posted on August 11, 2017May 21, 2019
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Cape Wrath Bothy Guide Kearvaig bothy
Looking for shelter along the Cape Wrath Trail? I wrote this comprehensive bothy guide to help you out!
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Hiking the Cape Wrath Trail – Part 5

  • Posted on May 18, 2017August 22, 2018
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Cape Wrtah Trail Lighthouse
The final part, where I struggle with myself as well as the last bit of rugged terrain before reaching the lighthouse at Cape Wrath.
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