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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!

Cycling in Japan: 6 days through Niigata and Nagano

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, 2019October 18, 2023
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byRoel

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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byRoel

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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byRoel

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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byRoel

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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