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Hiking in the Netherlands
Hiking in the Netherlands is a very popular activity, every Sunday you will see a lot of folks in the woods and on the different trails in the Netherlands. It is an activity that is popular for young and old, you will encounter couples, people walking their dogs, people with kids and the hikers that are on the longer trails such as the PieterPad. The Health benefits of hiking are a common reason for Hiking in the Netherlands. And just enjoying nature in the Netherlands. If you live in the Netherlands or are on vacation here then you can set off in pretty much any area. Chances are you will…
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Health benefits of Hiking
Hiking is healthy for you, that wont come as a shock to you. But what is it good for exactly? Well in this blog post for Hike for Purpose we are going to find out. From your heart to your limbs, hiking has it’s advantages. When hiking your heart will get a workout, if you carry a load on your back and carry trekking poles the rest of your body will to. Hiking is a serious workout if you go on uneven terrain and load up your backpack. What is Hiking good for? And what exactly do you train? Lower your risk of heart disease Improve your blood pressure and…
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Meindl Sahara boots review
Meindl is a boot manufacturer that is very popular in the EU, started in Germany in the 17th century it is an old company. They make boots for all sorts of tasks. From Military to casual shoes. I have always been a fan of Meindl boots and especially the Sahara model. These boots have carried me from America, England, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and last but not least the Netherlands. Read the review of the shoes on this page. Affiliate links may be mentioned in this article, by purchasing a product through those links I may receive a kickback. At no extra cost to you. Comfort The comfort of any…
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Camino Portugal Coastal
The Camino that starts in Porto Portugal (Or Lisbon) and ends in Santiago is a popular route for people that do not have the month to spend on the Camino Frances. It is also a good starting point for people that want to do their first Camino. I walked the Camino Portuguese because it was my first time doing a Camino and I wanted to try it out. The hikes that I did before this where all backpacking trips with tent. So sleeping in a hostel or alberque every night was new for me and quite the luxury. If your thinking about doing a Camino I highly suggest this route.…
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Hadrian’s Wall Path
The Hadrian’s Wall path is a hiking route that is based upon an old Roman wall that separated the Roman Empire from lands unconquered. Depending on which way you walk the path starts at Newcastle upon Tyne and ends in Bowness on Solway. On this hike, you can take a step in the same footsteps as a Roman all those years ago. And is as an armchair history geek one of my favorite hikes I did solo. In this blog post, I share my tips and views on the hike. Reasons for walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path Hadrian’s Wall Path is an 84-mile or 135-km walk that takes you across…
Finding Purpose in every Step
