Visited countries

The Best Day Hikes from Japanese Cities

Jigokudani Monkey

When you think of hiking in Japan, you might imagine a highly rural activity, complete with camping and days on end away from the city, in addition to majestic views and crisp air. In Japan, however, the manmade and the natural often co-exist, which is great if you want to hike without truly roughing it.

Whether you’re searching for hiking near Tokyo or seek easily accessible day hikes from other cities in Japan, you’re sure to find an excursion in the list below that matches your skill as a hiker and the scenery you want to enjoy. The greatest difficulty, in fact, might be choosing only a few to tackle!

What to Wear in Finland During Winter? Tips for Surviving the Cold Weather in Lapland

Winter in Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Are you planning a trip to Finland? What to wear during the winter? I had the same worries many years ago, before my very first trip to Finland. I’m from a warmer country (Hungary), where -5°C is considered very cold. I hardly could imagine how -20°C or -30°C feels like. In the Nordic countries life still goes on despite the freezing temperature. You can’t just curl up on your sofa for the whole winter and stay indoors. You would miss the snow and the northern lights, just to mention a few. I will share my tips on clothing that helped me survived my first (and every) winter in the Nordics.

Responsible and freedom camping in New Zealand

responsible freedom camping in New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the best countries for freedom camping. The facilities are present and maintained across both islands, you just need a vehicle to reach these locations. We traveled with our NSC (non-self-contained) campervan from North to South Island. If you travel with a self-contained camper, you have even a bigger variety of locations where you can stay.