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May 1, 2020
alternative appalachian trail

The Alternative Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Mountains is a low mountain range in the east of the United States. One of the most famous long-distance hikes in the world, the Appalachian Trail, extends the entire length of the mountains. A thru-hike is a huge challenge that takes four to six months to cover the 3,500 kilometers...
April 21, 2020
packing list winter camping

Packing list for winter travel

When we approached the end of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in the northeastern US, we didn't have a new plan yet. We knew that we would spend the winter in Canada and there was a dream of a short ski trip...
April 17, 2020
fleur de lis facts about quebec

15 interesting facts about Quebec

Before going to Quebec, we knew it was a province of Canada, but if somebody would have asked to point out the province exactly on a map, we would have failed. A few months later we learned a lot about Quebec...
March 17, 2020
Tent or hammock

A hammock or a tent on a long trek?

In 2019 we decided to hike the Appalachian Trail. We wanted a backpack that was as light as possible, without making major concessions on comfort and personal care. One of the most difficult choices was the decision between sleeping a tent and a hammock...