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Hiking in the Sudeten mountains in Poland – A hut-to-hut trekking

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Prior to my trip I could find almost no English information about hiking in the Sudeten mountains (or Sudety) in Poland. It seems like this part of Poland undeservedly so, sees much less visitors...

The charm of Wrocław. 6 reasons why Wrocław is worth visiting.

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"Wrocław is one the sunniest cities in Poland," tells Wrocław local Jan while sitting in the cosy Klubokawiarnia Mleczarnia cafe, "they even have vineyards is this region!" During a lucky golden Polish autumn, I...

Is this the best mountaineering backpack? Review Osprey Mutant 52 liters

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This time I wasn't looking for a classic backpack, but I was on the hunt for a great mountaineering backpack to use on my 'C1 basic mountaineering course' in the Austrian Alps. To be...

Guide to hiking the Tatra mountains in Poland

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Hiking the Tatra Mountains, Poland - This year it was one of the coldest, snowiest and most whimsical May's in decades. The trails in the Tatra mountains were still largely covered in a thick layer of...

Nine reasons to visit the Tatra mountains in Poland!

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Tatra mountains in Poland - "I had no idea that Poland looked like this!", quite a few people responded to my photos of the Tatra mountains. And to be honest, for a long time I...

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"Manouk, is that all you have with you"? I get that question a lot. Compared to friends I'm a light packer. Especially when it...

Sleep less, dream more – Stormy Sleep in Kazakhstan

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Britany Robinson participated in the adventurous Mongol Rally and drove 10.000 miles from London to Mongolia. Read here about her Stormy Sleep in Kazakhstan. This...
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Is this the best backpacker tent? Review: Nordisk Telemark 1 LW

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The search for the best backpacker tent The last few years, I traveled with a tent. A tent offers you the certainty of a place...

Review: Pacsafe 5L portable safe

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About the Pacsafe 5L portable safe: The travel scene has changed. In this internet-dominated era people travel around with smartphones, laptops, e-readers and tablets. Often...
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How to haggle during your travels?

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One of the things that will help you to save money during your travels is haggling or bargaining. But how to haggle? What is...

Money Matters: What are the costs of 6 days backpacking in...

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Chile was the third country in the 'South America Backpacking Trip' of 28-year-old Floris from the Netherlands. Chilean scenery is amazing, but the country...