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BLOG | Biking from Skopje to Mostar via Durmitor National Park
August 11, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Biking from Skopje to Mostar via Durmitor National Park

Biking from Skopje to Mostar via Durmitor National Park

After almost three months in North Macedonia it was time to leave the country. Literary, because my tourist visa would expire after ninety days. I …

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BLOG | Ski Hut Gorica, looking back on three months in Mavrovo National Park
July 31, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Work Away at Ski Hut Gorica, how I spent my time

Work Away at Ski Hut Gorica, how I spent my time

The 5th of May I arrived in Mavrovi Anovi, at Ski Hut Gorica to be precise. This mountain lodge has been my home base for …

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BLOG | Biking from Sarajevo to Mavrovo
May 5, 2019May 16, 20211 Comment on Biking from Sarajevo to Mavrovo, cruising canyons

Biking from Sarajevo to Mavrovo, cruising canyons

Left Sarajevo in the rain, woke up in snow. It’s May, but in the mountains it feels like Spring is still asleep. Alright, then I …

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BLOG | Biking from Zagreb to Sarajevo | Bosnian Border at Novi Grad
April 28, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Biking from Zagreb to Sarajevo, I choose rivers

Biking from Zagreb to Sarajevo, I choose rivers

Hey there, it’s adventure time. I’m biking from Zagreb to Sarajevo and further on to Macedonia, Skihut Gorica in Mavrovi Anovi to be precise. This …

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BLOG | Moj najbolji Vikend
April 17, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Moj najbolji vikend

Moj najbolji vikend

In class we had to write an “essay” about our favourite, or best, weekend. Although it’s not even 150 words, it is my first story …

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BLOG | Life in Zagreb
March 31, 2019May 16, 20212 Comments on Life in Zagreb, two months in Croatia’s capital city

Life in Zagreb, two months in Croatia’s capital city

At the end of the month I’d like to look back on what I’ve done, on how I felt and what was on my mind. …

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BLOG | Back to School | City Talk, Zagreb
March 20, 2019May 16, 20212 Comments on Back to School

Back to School

Dobro došli. Welcome. Doći, argh a ći-verb. Došla sam? Išla, mogla, željela, mislila, gledala – the lala’s and sams dance around the class room. My …

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BLOG | Hello Zagreb | THE VIEW
February 27, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Hello Zagreb

Hello Zagreb

When I open my eyes it’s dark, but I know we arrived in Zagreb. Hello Zagreb! The bus waits for a traffic light, when I …

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BLOG | Crazy Early Spring
February 26, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Crazy early spring & a microadventure

Crazy early spring & a microadventure

At the end of the month I like to look back on where I’ve been and what I’ve done. On how I felt and what …

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BLOG | Trebevic Tales | Up and down
January 25, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on UP and DOWN ~ Trebević Tales #4

UP and DOWN ~ Trebević Tales #4

Here I am again, back on my blog and I got another (by the time I post it) old update for you. Here’s the fourth …

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BLOG | SNOWED in
January 13, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Snowed in ~ Trebević Tales #3

Snowed in ~ Trebević Tales #3

It has been over a month since my last update, but before I move on to new stories, I’d like to write the third part …

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BLOG | Mountain Life
January 8, 2019May 16, 20212 Comments on Mountain Life ~ Trebević Tales #2

Mountain Life ~ Trebević Tales #2

The first week on Trebević felt like one big weekend. There were people coming up for tea or coffee, for a warm meal, for a …

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BLOG | Trebević Tales
January 3, 2019May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on The Wild One & Me ~ Trebević Tales #1

The Wild One & Me ~ Trebević Tales #1

“What are you doing for Christmas? Where will you be at New Year’s Eve? Do you have plans for your birthday?” Same questions every year. …

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BLOG | The Island of Pag, Rab and Učka Nature Park
December 19, 2018May 16, 20212 Comments on Island of Pag and Rab & Učka Nature Park

Island of Pag and Rab & Učka Nature Park

Bura, Jugo, Bura, Jugo, Bura and there’s the Jugo again. Jugo brings clouds and rain from Italy, Bura blows it with a good dose of …

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BLOG | Krka National Park with Krka river, Croatia
December 9, 2018May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Kozjak mountain, Krka National Park & the coast

Kozjak mountain, Krka National Park & the coast

One more mountain to go. One more mountain before the trail would turn flat and take me to Krka National Park, Vransko jezero and eventually …

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BLOG | Mostar, Omiška Dinara and Mosor mountain
December 1, 2018May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Mostar, Omiška Dinara & Mosor mountain

Mostar, Omiška Dinara & Mosor mountain

On Biokovo it suddenly got cold. Cold, but still sunny. “Little Bura is coming” someone said. Bura, wind from the North can be tricky so …

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BLOG | BIOKOVO Hiking Trail, Sveti Ilija from the other side
November 16, 2018May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Baćinska jezera, beaches & Biokovo

Baćinska jezera, beaches & Biokovo

There are moments I feel proud and thankful at the same time. Proud of where I am. Thankful that I can be where I am. …

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BLOG | The area of Dubrovnik, island Mljet and Pelješac peninsula
November 7, 2018May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on The area of Dubrovnik, island Mljet and Pelješac peninsula

The area of Dubrovnik, island Mljet and Pelješac peninsula

It’s all about the mindset, but how to set your mind when you’re hiking the last leg of a trail which is still 900 kilometres? …

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BLOG | Gut feeling, being lucky and the sea
October 31, 2018May 16, 20213 Comments on Gut feeling, being lucky and the sea

Gut feeling, being lucky and the sea

When I camp in front of a church I usually feel comfortable. It can go two ways. The positive scenario is that being around people, …

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BLOG | Staring at the Sea
October 30, 2018May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Staring at the Sea

Staring at the Sea

From Vrbanj I went down to the sea. To Herceg Novi. With pain in my heart I skipped Subra’s amphitheatre. Too much wind. A warm …

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BLOG | Primorska Planinarska Transverzala Montenegro
October 25, 2018May 16, 20212 Comments on EAT SLEEP HIKE REPEAT

EAT SLEEP HIKE REPEAT

I’m not much of a mile-maker, but last few weeks I’ve been walking in circles, exploring, climbing, bouldering, jeep touring and most of all: I’ve …

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BLOG | DAY 123: About making miles and killing kilometers
October 13, 2018May 16, 20215 Comments on DAY 123: About making miles and killing kilometers

DAY 123: About making miles and killing kilometers

Lately I’ve been reading trail reports of some of this years Via Dinarica hikers. Megan and Brittanie for example. I love to read about their …

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BLOG | On my own again
October 12, 2018May 16, 20212 Comments on On my own again

On my own again

The last night of our boulder trip we camped near Treskavec monastery, a brilliant place. Actually it was my last night, the rest of the …

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BLOG | Bouldering in Prilep, North Macedonia
October 6, 2018May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Bouldering in Prilep, North Macedonia

Bouldering in Prilep, North Macedonia

The flow took me to Prilep, a town in South Macedonia. Prilep is known for its tobacco and beer and for the boulders. Although I …

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BLOG | Sightseeing Ohrid | Early morning
September 1, 2018May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Walking around lake Ohrid

Walking around lake Ohrid

Now I’m in Ohrid I of course want to do some sightseeing. I want to, but at the same time I don’t. I find it …

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BLOG | My Macedonian Traverse, a mountain pathway
August 29, 2018May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on The Macedonian Traverse, a mountain pathway

The Macedonian Traverse, a mountain pathway

The Macedonian Traverse is a hiking trail through the mountains of Western Macedonia. It runs from mountain hut Ljuboten to Crvena Voda or Ohrid if …

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BLOG | Exploring Sharr Mountain
August 20, 2018May 16, 20214 Comments on Exploring Sharr Mountain

Exploring Sharr Mountain

Sharr mountain (Shara, Šar, Shar, Sharri) has been on my list for years. Ever since I first read about the First Macedonian Transversal (Transferzala), a …

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BLOG | Pretty Prizren
August 16, 2018May 16, 2021Leave a Comment on Pretty Prizren

Pretty Prizren

First time I was in Prizren I wrote this:  Prizren is definitely worth a visit. It’s a beautiful, old, vivacious town with mountains all around. …

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BLOG | BEYOND THE DINARIDES | Via dinarica extension in Kosovo
August 7, 2018May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on Beyond the Dinarides: Via Dinarica Extension in Kosovo

Beyond the Dinarides: Via Dinarica Extension in Kosovo

The journey goes on. I’m trying to find a scenic route to North Macedonia to connect the Via Dinarica with Shar mountain. So far it …

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BLOG | Via Dinarica in Kosovo
July 29, 2018May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on Via Dinarica in Kosovo

Via Dinarica in Kosovo

The Via Dinarica in Kosovo is an extension of the Via Dinarica White Trail that ends in Valbona, Albania. When I hiked the White Trail …

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BLOG | BEARS ON THE ROAD
July 21, 2018May 19, 2021Leave a Comment on Bears on the road

Bears on the road

Close to, or right underneath Rusolia mountain my eye caught two fluffy creatures. I held my breath. Oh my! Bears. I almost bumped into two …

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BLOG | Via Dinarica Green Trail in Serbia
July 18, 2018May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on Via Dinarica Green Trail in Serbia

Via Dinarica Green Trail in Serbia

The Via Dinarica Green Trail in Serbia goes through the lower mountains north of the White Trail. Those lower mountains often look like hills, peaks …

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BLOG | Connecting the Dots, hiking in Tara National Park
July 5, 2018May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on Crossborder hike from Višegrad to Tara National Park

Crossborder hike from Višegrad to Tara National Park

Nobody said it would be easy, but I’m not looking for easy. I wanted to hike from Višegrad to Tara National Park, to the Serbian …

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BLOG | Worst night ever
June 23, 2018May 16, 20211 Comment on Worst night ever

Worst night ever

I’m in my tent. Camping at a wonderful place next to a church in the middle of a forest. There are picnic tables, there’s water …

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BLOG | Mud and Mist on the Jahorina Trailrun Track | Romanija mountain BOSNIA AND HERZEGONIA
June 21, 2018May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on Hiking the Jahorina Trail Run Track from Sarajevo to Višegrad

Hiking the Jahorina Trail Run Track from Sarajevo to Višegrad

In an optimistic summer-holiday-mood I got off the bus in Sarajevo. Okay, there were some thunderstorms on the road and okay, the weather forecast showed …

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BLOG | How a relatively simple bus ride from Zagreb to Knin turned into a scandal
May 21, 2018June 8, 2021Leave a Comment on How a simple bus ride from Zagreb to Knin turned into a scandal

How a simple bus ride from Zagreb to Knin turned into a scandal

Although it’s very efficient to send your packages by bus instead of using the regular post service, travelling by bus can be challenging in Croatia. …

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BLOG | Caught in a Dream
March 22, 2018February 9, 2021Leave a Comment on Caught in a dream

Caught in a dream

“I’ll let you part of my dream, if I can be part of yours” Bob Dylan said that “I’ll let you part of my dream, …

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BLOG | What it's all about, let me explain
March 18, 2018March 11, 20213 Comments on What it’s all about, let me explain

What it’s all about, let me explain

“Eva, what is your website about?” Isn’t that obvious? I would say. Apparently it isn’t. The more I think of it, the more I realize …

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BLOG | a Bikeride from Sarajevo to the Croatian Coast
November 30, 2017May 19, 2021Leave a Comment on a Bikeride from Sarajevo to the Croatian Coast

a Bikeride from Sarajevo to the Croatian Coast

At the end of the month I like to look back on what I’ve done and where I’ve been. On how I felt and what …

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BLOG | In the middle of a thought
November 22, 2017February 3, 2021Leave a Comment on In the middle of a thought

In the middle of a thought

It’s a way of living. I choose to do so. I live on the road. I choose the Dinarides to do so. I’m on my …

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BLOG | From Amsterdam to Sarajevo ON FOOT
November 8, 2017May 19, 202117 Comments on From Amsterdam to Sarajevo ON FOOT

From Amsterdam to Sarajevo ON FOOT

The 24th of March I left Amsterdam to hike for a while. “Walking back to the Balkans”. Why? Because I can, because I like hiking. …

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BLOG | An Indian Summer
October 31, 2017May 24, 20211 Comment on ORANGE trail it is, searching for a route in Bosnia and Herzegovina

ORANGE trail it is, searching for a route in Bosnia and Herzegovina

“Up and down, hiking in BiH, it’s a rollercoaster of impressions and emotions, I can hardly keep up with them. But when the ride is …

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BLOG | Hiking in Una National Park | TRAILNOTES Via Dinarica Green Trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina
September 29, 2017May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on Hiking in Una National Park

Hiking in Una National Park

Visit When I was hiking in Una National Park (September 2017), the Via Dinarica Green Trail in Bosnia and Herzegovina did not really exist yet. I …

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BLOG | GREEN trail it is
September 15, 2017May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on GREEN trail it is, crossing Croatia

GREEN trail it is, crossing Croatia

Super super green hiking trail through Croatia. From the Slovenian border to the Bosnian border. Most well known National Park on the trail is Plitvice, …

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BLOG | Hiking in Slovenia: from Via Alpina to Via Dinarica
September 14, 2017May 24, 2021Leave a Comment on Via Alpina meets Via Dinarica: a new begin in Slovenia

Via Alpina meets Via Dinarica: a new begin in Slovenia

This hike across Slovenia is a combination of the Via Alpina Red Trail, Slovenska Planinska Pot, Via Dinarica White Trail, E7, Great Kočevje Alpine trail …

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BLOG | MOUNTAINS_via_alpina_austria
September 11, 2017May 23, 20213 Comments on ​Why I hike

​Why I hike

“And why? Why do you hike?” That’s what people ask me after they heard me out about where I started, where I’m heading to, how …

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BLOG | RED TRAIL IT IS
August 20, 2017May 24, 20212 Comments on RED trail it is, hiking the Via Alpina in Italy

RED trail it is, hiking the Via Alpina in Italy

In August 2017 I hiked the Via Alpina in Italy as part of my thru hike from Amsterdam to Sarajevo. On the Via Alpina I …

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BLOG | Traversing the Austrian Alps on the Via Alpina
July 27, 2017May 24, 20212 Comments on Traversing the Austrian Alps on the Via Alpina

Traversing the Austrian Alps on the Via Alpina

For some reason I had the idea to pick up the Via Alpina in Feldkirch. Probably because I thought I would be hiking on the …

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BLOG | Puzzeling my way through Germany: Facts & Stats
June 20, 2017May 24, 20211 Comment on ​Puzzeling my way through Germany

​Puzzeling my way through Germany

My way through Germany: 820 Kilometres, 3 rest days, 32 hiking days, 1 homestay, 7 garden camps, 4 nights on a campsite and 1 on …

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BLOG | Hiking in Luxembourg, hilly Luxembourg
May 8, 2017May 29, 20212 Comments on Hilly Luxembourg

Hilly Luxembourg

The last night that I camped in Belgium, I didn’t pay enough attention. I just put up my tent on a sort of flat field …

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