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Hiking Tongariro Alpine Crossing: New Zealand’s best one day hike
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is by far New Zealand’s most iconic hike. Taking you right through the heart of the spectacular Tongariro National Park, you will find yourself in one of the most scenic landscapes you will ever set foot in. From emerald green lakes to boiling craters and a lush green forest, you will not be disappointed in the effort you will have to make for hiking Tongariro Crossing. In this article I will share my experience on hiking the crossing. I have do this hike three times over the past years and the article has been updated after my most recent hike on the Tongariro Crossing in November…
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Hiking in Långfjället nature reserve- top 5 routes and hiking tips
Långfjället is a nature reserve in the far northwest of the Swedish Dalarna region. Långfjället nature reserve is located on the border with Norway and together with Rogen nature reserve in Jämtland and Femundmarka National Park in Norway it forms the Gränslandet nature reserve. The ‘borderland’ nature reserve is one of the wildest nature reserves in Scandinavia with more than 2,000 km2 of pure wilderness. Over the past few summers I have visited Långfjället three times and below you will find my favorite hikes in the reserve as well as other tips for hiking in this beautiful region. Enjoy! About Langfjället nature reserve Långfjället nature reserve is located in the…
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Bears in Sweden: bearviewing from the Lofdalen Bear’s Den
Did you know that there are quite a few bears in Sweden, but that the chances of seeing them in the wild are almost zero? Unlike Canada and America, bears in Sweden are shy and avoid human activity as much as possible. There is enough food for them in the wilderness, which is why they almost never come into civilization. Do you still want to see bears and do so safely? Then plan a visit to the Lofsdalen Bear’s Den. I spent a night there in June 2024 and in this article I will tell you all about it! I’m going to debunk a myth for you right away, because…
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Travel advice and planning
Do you want to make a trip through New Zealand, but have no idea where to start? I’m happy to help you make a personal travel plan that suits your wishes. So no standard program, but a travel plan created especially for you that is carefully and put together for you by a true New Zealand specialist. We plan an online video call, during which we discuss your wishes. The duration is about 30 minutes and during this conversation we will specifically talk about your interests, but also how far you want to drive per day, which activities are fun and what your wishes are regarding overnight stays. I visited…
