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    5 days on the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage (with itinerary)
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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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Trail Thoughts: Revision

  • Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
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  • byRoel
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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  • byRoel
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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The Premužić Trail: A perfect guide to the Velebit mountains

  • Posted on December 21, 2021October 24, 2023
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The Premužić trail offers a perfect way to explore Croatia’s Velebit region. This hand-crafted hiking highway winds its way through a mountain range offering views of some of the country’s most popular islands and Adriatic coastal spots. Forget busy Plitvice and discover one of Croatia’s best hiking trails!
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A Practical Guide to hiking Tara National Park

  • Posted on July 13, 2020August 15, 2023
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  • byRoel
Zaovine hiking
In a corner of western Serbia, the river Drina forms a natural enclosure for the densely forested hills of Tara National Park. And although its small size makes it fairly…
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    Four easy ways to reach Vitosha mountain by bus (with maps)
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