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Personal stories from long-distance hikes and slow travel — including the Pieterpad and mountain treks in Europe.


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Trip to mt bromo in February

They say Mount Bromo is one of the most photographed places in Indonesia. But as my girlfriend and I learned this past February, the mountain doesn't ...

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posted: 05 May 2026

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Shanghai Park Surabaya

I visited Shanghai Park in Surabaya on a Saturday evening, and honestly, it was one of those moments where the city suddenly feels a bit softer. The ...

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posted: 26 January 2026

Indonesia

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First Day in Winterberg June 2025

Today was my first day in Winterberg, Germany. I’m staying in a cozy apartment for a week, ready to explore the trails and hills in the area. The...

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posted: 27 December 2025

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Hiking to Burg Eltz – May 2024

In May 2024, I set out for a hike to Burg Eltz, as a preparation for my real wilderness trekking adventure in Bulgaria at the end of June. I starte...

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posted: 16 December 2025

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Hiking to Burgruine Hohengeroldseck – A Quiet Morning in the Ruins

In June I decided to hike up to Burgruine Hohengeroldseck, a beautiful castle ruin in the Black Forest. The route was around 18 kilometers with 600 me...

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posted: 07 December 2025

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A Day Trip to Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Stepping Into Medieval France

In June this year, while spending a week exploring the beautiful Black Forest region in Germany, I decided to do something a little different. Since F...

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posted: 07 December 2025

europe

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My Solo Alpine Adventure in Balderschwang

This June, I decided to challenge myself with a hike up Siplinger Kopf, one of the beautiful peaks near Balderschwang in the Allgäu Alps. Coming from...

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posted: 23 November 2025

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20 Kilometers Through Dwingelderveld: From Fog to Sunshine

There’s something magical about walking through Dwingelderveld National Park in autumn. The day began with a soft, silvery fog hanging low over the ...

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posted: 09 November 2025

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