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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!

A winter hike in the Spanish Sierra Nevada

Posted on September 4, 2018July 21, 2020
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byRoel

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!

Crossing the Tabernas Desert

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.

A Practical Guide To The Cape Wrath Trail

A Practical Guide to the Cape Wrath Trail

Let me help you plan for Scotland’s toughest trail!

The Cape Wrath Trail Bothy Guide

Cape Wrath Bothy Guide Kearvaig bothy

Looking for shelter along the Cape Wrath Trail? I wrote this comprehensive bothy guide to help you out!

Hiking the Cape Wrath Trail – Part 5

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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