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Trail Thoughts: Sharks in the shallows

  • Posted on April 18, 2019October 5, 2019
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  • byRoel
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In these Trail Thoughts I’d like to share short thoughts and observations that come with a life on the Trail. After being cooped up in a rural village for days, I ignore local warnings and head out into the hills on my own.
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Trail Thoughts: Snow in the desert

  • Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019
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  • byRoel
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In these Trail Thoughts I’d like to share short thoughts and observations that come with a life on the Trail. This time I find myself amidst the unexpected beauty of a rural Georgian desert village.
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Crossing the Tabernas Desert

  • Posted on August 21, 2018May 8, 2020
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  • byRoel
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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CASTLE VIEWS - And when you climb up to one of Slo CASTLE VIEWS - And when you climb up to one of Slovakia's many castles, you just might find the place all to yourself!
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Oh, and the views aren't too shabby either.
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CASTLES - Besides being blessed with stunning natu CASTLES - Besides being blessed with stunning natural scenery, Slovakia also holds the title of European country with the highest density in castles and castle ruins. 
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For a medieval history geek like myself, this means I get to explore cool ruins and open air museums in every place I go!
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THE DARK FOREST - I just finished hiking the first THE DARK FOREST - I just finished hiking the first 3 days of Slovakia's SNP trail, from Bratislava to Lake Buková.
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The weather was humid, hot and at times very wet, but it made for a unique foggy forest atmosphere!
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Oh, and whoever impaled those horse masks on top of Horse Hill, thanks for creeping me the hell out...
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I'm leaving the SNP trail for now, as I have more to discover here in Slovakia, and my current loadout is way too heavy for serious long-distance hiking in this climate!
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Next up: castles!
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SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS - Are you planning your n SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS - Are you planning your next trip yet? Are you looking for a unique destination? Why not go sustainable while you're at it?
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In case you're stuck for ideas, I wrote this list of sustainable destinations for you to explore. Away from mass tourism hotspots, you can avoid the crowds and help rejuvenate local communities!
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Check out the link in my bio!
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THROWBACK - #tbt From time to time I can't help bu THROWBACK - #tbt From time to time I can't help but feel a sort of homesickness for Thailand. I lived there for a year in 2002, then returned almost 17 years later to find it changed but still enchantingly familiar.
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Of course, my memories and time spent there mean it will always remain intertwined with my life's journey, like a second home.
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Do you have a place you would call a second home abroad?
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WATERFALLS - It's great to walk in temperate fores WATERFALLS - It's great to walk in temperate forests again after Greece's dryer climate. For one thing, I don't need to worry about finding water sources now!
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I also wrote another Practical Guide, this time on Tara National Park here in Serbia.
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Check out the link in my bio for this and more!
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FOREST OASIS - Dense forest, hills, canyons, well- FOREST OASIS - Dense forest, hills, canyons, well-maintained trails, a blue lake and a few bears; Tara National Park has it all.
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Take into account its accessibility, and it's no wonder this piece of Serbian woodland is so popular with local tourists.
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For those looking to get into (long-distance) hiking, Tara's trail network offers a few multi-day options if you string a few day hikes together.
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Check out my new Practical Guide on hiking Tara National Park for more! Link in bio!
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A CLIMB IN FOG - I got a foggy surprise on my seco A CLIMB IN FOG - I got a foggy surprise on my second day of hiking Tara National Park...
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I'm not complaining though, it made for some excellent shots!
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Expect a new Practical Guide soon for this forested oasis. In the meantime, why not check out some of my recent articles by clicking the link in my bio?
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Trail Thoughts: Lactose and Mutton

  • Posted on 22.07.19November 13, 2019
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Trail Thoughts: The Old Man and the Tea

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The Wisest Man in Scotland

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