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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

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…

Stara Planina: Hiking one of Serbia’s hidden gems

I explored Stara Planina National Park and found an area rich in diverse scenery, a rough hiking trail network and a lake with a somewhat dark history…

A Practical Guide to the Shinetsu Trail

Posted on November 11, 2019February 22, 2024
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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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Trail Thoughts: The melting forest

In these Trail Thoughts I’d like to share short thoughts and observations that come with a life on the Trail. This time I’m falling for the enchantments of mountain forests waking from winter.

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