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Is this the best mountaineering backpack? Review Osprey Mutant 52 liters
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
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!
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...
Backpacking Georgia (the country): itinerary, highlights and tips
Georgia - In 2018, one of the most popular Dutch television shows 'WIDM' was shot in Georgia (the country, not the state), which resulted in a rise of Dutch travelers to Georgia. Although I...
Responsible travel gear: Fjällräven
In recent years, my travels became more adventurous, more off-the-beaten-track and more focused on outdoor activities. For example, in these last two years, I hiked the Fann mountains in Tajikistan, trekked the Georgian Caucasus...
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Is this the best backpacker tent? Review: Nordisk Telemark 1 LW
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Safety tips for the adventurous solo backpacker!
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