Jordan Trail solo hike from Dana to Wadi Rum
I guess there was only one fitting way for this solo hike attempt to end: in the hospital.…
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Having a Plan D.
There we were. Tired. Hot. Sweaty. Dirty. Satisfied. Slightly hungry. After 2,5 days on the Jordan Trail, Joel…
Jordan Trail solo hike daily routine
When talking about my experiences on the Jordan Trail first in 2018 and later on in 2021, I…
Arabic words for hiking in Jordan
Before I went on to hike the Jordan Trail, I had never been to the Middle East, never…
The best tips for Malta – according to me
Traveling in Corona times is never easy nor convenient. My trips during Corona were limited to a family…
La Marquise Chambres d’hôtes: oasis of peace and tranquility
Good, could be great. My wife Marieke and I spent two nights (date weekend in October 2020) at…
Enchanting Ilulissat: icebergs, glaciers and whales
When you catch yourself running through the husky-crowded streets of the outskirts of Ilulissat just to catch a…
What to do when you encounter a polar bear?
Literally the first thing people would ask me when I talked about hiking the Arctic Circle Trail in…