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I never wear my wedding ring when hiking: the combination of my hands warming up and even a light grip on my poles bends the ring completely out of shape. I get special exemption from my wife to leave it at home.
Actually, in the Netherlands at least dustbin men earn quite a bit more than minimum wage. It's still not a vast amount, but definitely more than minimum wage.
Yup. I've lived and travelled in Europe all my life, and never heard that tipping is considered an insult. Rounding up or else ten percent is the rule of thumb. Only once have I ever encountered a waiter who didn't understand that we'd left a tip, and that was in a small village outside...
The article seems to be more concerned with where writers draw their inspiration from than with the fact that depending on the situation walking, like so many things, can be both enjoyable and a chore.
@brian2015, maybe you can get an ID card that's separate from your passport, if Ireland offer that option? I live in the Netherlands, and until recently only had a passport, but last month I got an ID card specially for the Camino. It's the size of a bank card, so much easier to keep safe, and...
This is the way to go, at least for while you're walking. Small and weighs virtually nothing.
Years ago I was preparing for a hike in Catalonia that would pass through a marshy area, and I bought a mosquito net just in case. It spent the next three years unused with my hiking gear until one day...
Hi Monique, also living in the Netherlands I'm in the same situation as you. Before I go hiking I strengthen my leg muscles by doing one-legged squats and wearing ankle weights.
When you're on the trail, remember to take small steps when going uphill. You can also use trekking poles in more or...
I gather from women friends who hike that these (and others like them) require some practice at home under the shower. (I suppose it's only logical -- boys need to practise too.)
If I recall correctly (this was 7-8 years ago, I think, when the things were first produced -- they were developed by people at Delft University, just down the road from me) the material came loose from the frame.
Have you looked at the Euroschirm? It has an extended handle and clips for fastening it to your rucksack straps, so you can still use your poles. There's also a UV-protection option.
A group of Dutch hikers got caught in a snowstorm in Norway this week, and were found and rescued after they used the SOS function on their SPOT device. My wife is now very much reassured that it works and that I'll be that much safer carrying mine.
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