Books on Long-distance Outdoor Adventure
Our life consists of a combination of overlanding and long-distance hiking, and we plan to give the latter a bigger space in our travels. I am truly inspired by all … Read more
Hiking & Running & Biking on your Overland Trip
Driving is fun, camping is great, but sitting all day is not a good idea. To integrate running and/or hiking in your overland journey is easy and for free.
Here are among the best hikes and runs we have enjoyed, and what hiking gear we have put together for our thru-hikes. Let us know in the comment section which ones you liked best!
Books on Long-distance Hiking
When we were on our first long-distance hike, the Baekdu Daegan in South Korea (750 kms), we had no idea that this sense of ‘forever’ walking through nature could be … Read more
Cycling in Friesland, 1000Ks (Where are We – NL 5)
There is no end in sight to our stay in the Netherlands – thank you, Covid-19. This summer, we hiked the 500K Pieterpad. Next, we worked for a couple of weeks … Read more
How to Deal with a Heatwave on a Long-distance Hike
My feet are dangling in the water as I’m sitting on a dead tree trunk that lies stretched out in the water. The trunk lies right before a bend in … Read more
Long-Distance Hiking Gear List 4.0
Never change a winning team, they say. Tried and tested are the things we should not mess with. But as technology advances and new concepts are introduced, we have to … Read more
Hiking the Pieterpad (Where are We – NL 4)
She wasn’t bored, just restless between adventures ~Atticus Wild camping in the forest, staying with family and friends, hiking with fellow overlanders, a roommate reunion, memorable stays through Warm Showers … Read more
Hiking in South Korea – 465 Miles on Foot Across the Baekdu-Daegan
The Baekdu-Daegan is a mountain ridge across the country and includes national park. This is the ultimate region for hiking in South Korea.
Hiking the Israel National Trail (Where Are We – Israel 1)
Hike from green northern Israel through hills and national parks to the coast south to the Negev Desert: The Israel National Trail.
Hiking in Turkey – The Carian Trail Thru-hike (Where Are We)
Hiking in Turkey is growing in popularity. The 850-km-long Carian Trail thru-hike is little known but so worth it. Let us tell you why.
China – Hiking the Great Wall Away From the Crowds
“Broken-down sections first attract tourists off the beaten track, then the inevitable hawkers, then the renovators and safety consultants who often strip away much of the historical charm along with … Read more
Hiking the Jordan Trail (part 2)
Starting the new year in Ais, part 2 of hiking the Jordan Trail leads from Ais, via Dana and Petra to Wadi Rum and Aqaba, totalling the 650 kms adventure on foot.
Our Long-Distance Hiking Gear List 2.0 (after 2 thru-hikes)
After two thru-hikes, the Baekdu-Daegan in South Korea and the Jordan Trail, we have learned what hiking gear we need. Here’s our list.
The Jordan Trail Hike (part 1)
Part 1 of the Jordan Trail – 650 kms of hiking trails through Jordan. From the north, the hike goes from green lands to altitude plains.
Starting the Jordan Trail Thru Hike (Where are We – Jordan 1)
We are about to hike the 650-kilometer Jordan Trail, which runs from the far north of Umm Qais to the Red Sea near Aqaba in the south.
The Falaza Trail Run (Russia)
A one-week visit to Vladivostok includes train ride to the countryside where Coen will run his first marathon trail run in the Falaza Mountains.
Of Course You Can Hike a 465-mile Mountain Trail!
I was giving up. I didn’t want to do this anymore. My clothes were soaked with sweat, my legs and arms covered in scratches from overgrowth taller than I was. … Read more
Hiking on Yakushima Island (Where Are We – Japan 5)
Time to get out of the car and do some walking. Hiking on Yakushima Island, in south Japan and a UNESCO Biopshere Reserve.
Why Hike the Baekdu-Daegan? (South Korea)
The magic of the trail found in its landscape, culture, fog and sun, the spiritual and history are all reasons to thru-hike the Baekdu-Daegan.
Hiking the Baekdu-daegan Mountain Ridge (Where Are We – South Korea 9)
700+kms of hiking the Baekdu-daegan in South Korea, may be the most challenging yet inspiring way to travel here.
Hiking in Jirisan National Park (Where Are We – South Korea 7)
4 days of hiking in Jirisan National Park were followed by an additional 7 further north. It ws the start of the Baegdu Daegan Trail.
Hiking in Seoraksan National Park (Where Are We – South Korea 6)
July 11, 2016: A 3-day hike in Seoraksan National Park had us blown away. The views, the trails, the sites along the way, the meetings with Koreans all contributed to a new passion: hiking.
From Hash to Trail Running, to Marathon?
How we’re getting back in shape? From the Hash in Suriname to trail running in Peru to a running event in Arica, Chile. What’s next?
Hashing in Suriname (and the World)
The Hash House Harriers is a running club that exists worldwide. We are introduced to hashing in Suriname, and learn there’s much more to it than running.
Hiking in French Guiana – Watch out for Snakes
Guide de Guyane, by Philippe Boré, brought us to unexpected places. We loved hiking in French Guiana, with trails full of wildlife as well as historic sites.
