May 29, 2020
What to do when you encounter a polar bear?
Literally the first thing people would ask me when I talked about hiking the Arctic…
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October 24, 2019
It’s all fun and games until somebody dies
Earlier this week, I reached the summit of Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. A beautiful…
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January 28, 2019
Weather information on the Arctic Circle Trail
While preparing for my Arctic Circle Trail hike and packing my last items, time and…
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December 30, 2018
The best safety tips – according to me.
Nothing is ever risk-free. Crossing the street or driving to work is dangerous, but does…
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December 26, 2018
Being safe while running: my tips and tricks for running safety
Most of the time, I travel by myself (also see my separate post on why),…
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October 30, 2018
Weather information on the Jordan Trail
While preparing for my Jordan Trail hike and packing my last items, I was confronted…
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October 15, 2018
Dealing with the unknown
The last couple of weeks, many people have asked me about my Jordan trip -…
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October 14, 2018
How to prevent a snake bite?
I'm not too keen on snakes. Never been. And the first time I realized I…
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October 11, 2018
What to do if you get bitten by a snake?
I'm not too keen on snakes. Never been. And the first time I realized I…
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August 30, 2018
Garmin InReach Mini: simple things remarkably well, under harsh circumstances
I know the exact moment I decided to buy a Garmin InReach. During my Laugavegur…
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August 11, 2018
SafeTravel.is, exemplary safety backup for stupid hikers like me
This is a tribute to SafeTravel (safetravel.is). A platform so smart, simple, yet effective it…
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August 5, 2018
Being safe while hiking: my tips and tricks for hiking safety
Recently, I got lost in the hills somewhere in Iceland during a snow storm. The…
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