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  • A statue of a monk overlooking an urban landscape under a blue sky: Shikoku Henro trail
    5 days on the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage (with itinerary)
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A Quick Guide to Volunteering Abroad

  • Posted on May 11, 2020June 21, 2020
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  • byRoel
Volunteering abroad is a great way to travel and immerse yourself in another culture while spending almost no money. There are a few things to consider before signing up, though.
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Cycling in Japan: 6 days through Niigata and Nagano

  • Posted on October 28, 2019June 15, 2023
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  • byRoel
Cycling in Japan
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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Wild camp Japan
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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    Stara Planina: Hiking one of Serbia’s hidden gems
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  • Cycling in Japan
    Cycling in Japan: 6 days through Niigata and Nagano
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    The West Highland Way – Part II
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    • Posted on February 15, 2017August 6, 2019
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    The West Highland Way – Part III
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    • Posted on February 22, 2017August 6, 2019
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Things to do in Tsetserleg, Mongolia

  • Posted on August 5, 2019May 9, 2023
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Things to do in Tsetserleg
Considered to be Mongolia’s prettiest provincial town, Tsetserleg can nevertheless seem a bit drab to first time visitors. Not to worry, I made a fun list of things to do!
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A Practical Guide To Hiking In The Khangai Nuruu

  • Posted on August 3, 2019August 12, 2019
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  • byRoel
hiking Khangai Nuruu
Like with most of Mongolia, hiking in Khangai Nuruu National Park is as much an exercise in planning as it is in trail craft. Allow me to help you plan!
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How To Extend Your Mongolian Visa

  • Posted on June 14, 2019August 6, 2019
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Extend Mongolian visa
Navigating Mongolian bureaucracy can be somewhat of a challenge when extending your Mongolian visa. Not to worry, I underwent the process to make it easier for you!
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