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JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
Selected
JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
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JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
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JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
Selected
JOURNEYS
"Travelling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller",
by Ibn Battuta.
Our journeys are bold and ambitious, and perhaps the flagship of this homepage.
Although we are also trekking and island nerds, our journeys are sorts of trailblazing travel expeditions which are unique, challenging and adventurous, and thus they epitomize our spirit within adventure.
Often, the regions, countries and places we visit during our journeys take on an exotic quality. What matters is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. Often, we might have to overcome a bit of hardship and logistical challenges since our journeys most often don’t run smoothly. This is all part of the fun.
In our view, a journey is something you would recommend to others. To us, what really matters, is to get away from the established routes and seek something that little bit more special and authentic. We are not talking about the ultimate expedition, but to move away from the familiar, out of the comfort zone, where everyday situations and events take on an exotic quality.
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part II
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part II
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part III
From Europe to the Himalayas along
THE HIPPY TRAIL
Part III
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DANISH LAKES, RIVERS & FJORDS
Into the wilderness of rural Denmark.
Denmark may not have Finland’s endless lakes, Sweden’s vast wilderness areas, or Norway’s dramatic mountains and fjords, at least not on the same scale. What Denmark does offer, however, is a remarkable collection of accessible natural landscapes where fjords, lakes, forests, streams, wetlands, and open countryside come together in a uniquely Danish way.
Many of our trips to lakes, rivers, and fjords are entirely spontaneous, often decided by the weather. Whether it is a perfect summer day with clear skies or a windy, rain-soaked afternoon, nature always offers a different experience. The landscapes change with the seasons, but their appeal remains constant.
While growing up in Western Funen, Denmark, at a very early age our dad and older brother used to take us hiking and camping in these wilderness areas and to the lakes. We learned a lot of stuff and obtained basic cooking, camping and outdoor endurance skills, including cold management skills during the Danish winters.
Nowadays, we bring our own kids into the same areas on hiking, camping and canoeing excursions.
Location: Several one-day, weekend and week-long camping, hiking and canoo trips in Denmark
Denmark is home to more than 120,000 lakes, around 3,000 of which cover more than one hectare. In that sense, Denmark can also be considered “a land of one thousand lakes”. More than 60 lakes and lake systems are large and diverse enough to warrant deep exploration in their own right.
Some of the lakes that we think are worth exploring are:
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Vejlernes Lakes
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Flade Lake, Ørum Lake & Agger Tange Lake
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Hald Lake
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Himmelbjerg Lakes (the Central Lake Highland)
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Brabrand Lake, Mossø Lake & Skanderborg Lakes
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Dons Lakes & Jels Lakes
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Maglesø, Skarresø & Tissø Lakes
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Tystrup-Bavelse Lakes
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Arresø, Esrum, Gurre and Furresø Lakes
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Maribo Lakes
Complementing these lakes is an extensive network of approximately 40,000 rivers and streams that crisscross the entire country. They provide excellent opportunities for both short and multi-day canoe and kayak adventures. What makes Danish waterways particularly special is the scenery through which they flow. Riverbanks, meadows, marshes, and lakes often combine to create beautiful river valleys shaped by gentle changes in elevation. In many places, the sound of running water accompanies the journey with one of the most soothing and beautiful melodies found in Danish nature.
Some of the rivers that we think are worth exploring are:
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Sæby Å
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Storåen
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Skjern Å & Varde Å
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Gudenåen
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Kongeåen
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Odense Å
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Suså
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Pøleå
Denmark is also home to around 30–35 named fjords, although the exact number varies depending on whether lagoon fjords and smaller inlets are included. Unlike Norway’s deep, glacier-carved fjords, many Danish fjords are shallow coastal inlets, drowned river valleys, or lagoon systems.
Some of the fjords that we think are worth exploring are:
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Limfjorden in North
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Nissum Fjord & Ringkjøbing Fjord in West
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Mariager Fjord, Randers Fjord, Horsens Fjord, Vejle Fjord and Kolding Fjord along Jutland's west coast
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Flensborg Fjord, shared with Germany, in southern Jutland
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Odense Fjord on Funen
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Isefjord & Roskilde Fjord in Zealand
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Præstø Fjord in southern Zealand
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Nakskov Fjord on Lolland
Selected pics:
Søhøjlandet - or the Lake Higlands District in English - is shaped with hills, forests and lakes, and is one of our favourite areas for outdoor activities and camping. Over the years we have done 20+ trips in this area and we simply never get tired.
...in the Lake Highlands during an autumn canoo trip
The major part of the Lake Highland is shown.
Across Brassø lake in early morning - very refreshing!
The many lakes in the Lake Highland District are best explored during a canoe trip. It is easy to find a place to rest or sleep along the way, either in shelters, in the wood or on camping grounds.
...which is a small archipelago sitting in Borre Lake in the Lake Highlands. The picture is taken in early autumn during heavy rains and a semi-thunder storm. During the autumn the Danish weather can be extra tricky, switching between sudden downpours and warm sunny weather. The trick is to pack wisely and keep raingear within reach in the canoe.
The canoe has be tucked on land, the fire is glowing behind us, Irish coffee is prepared on the cooing kettle, and the sun is setting over Juelsø Lake.
...along Gudenåen River, the longest river in Denmark that runs trough the Jutland peninsula. It flows a total of 176 kilometres, and this is one of our favourite parts.
Small road among spring flowers, in between Gudensø Lake and Mossø Lake. It was early in morning during the flowering season in May; what a sight!
...before a winter kayak trip on the half-frozen lakes of central Jutland
...during camping a weekend on the Paradise Islands in Borre Lake in the Lake Highlands.
...reaching Tange Lake.
...with a view towards Juelsø Lake and Møgelø Island in the lake. This is part of the core of the Lake Highland District.
Vrads Sande is a unique inland dune area formed by the sand drift over many hundreds of years, in the heart of Jutland
...at Vrads Sande Hearfulness Meditation Center
...along Knudsø Lake, Birksø Lake, Julsø Lake, Borresø Lake and the Paradise Islands, and finally Brassø Lake.
...in Borre Lake in the Lake Highlands during early autumn
One of our favourite hikes is from Silkeborg over Ry to Skanderborg in the Lake District. The hike is 50 km, and can be undertaken in two long days.
On the Borre Lake which is part of the core of the Lake Highlands District
The southern parts of the Lake Highlands District is perhaps the most dramatic due to the vast expanses of forest and lack of villages. The northern part, however, is also very beautiful especially around the Nordskoven Woods and Linå Vesterskov Woods on each side of Sejs and Svejbæk. Here, we are on the slopes of the Sindbjerg hills during a hike from Silkeborg to Laven. Nadia, Anders’ middle child, is sitting in her comfy bag while being carried the entire hike.
...on the northern expanses of the central Lake Highlands
During one of our many hikes from Silkeborg to Skanderborg, along Lake district.
At Silkeborg lake area and four kids - the loved to stay in the hot tent while it was pouring down outside.
...here in the Østerskov Woods in the Lake Highlands District
At many time we pack alot so we can stay for several days. Incl. dry wood for the camp fire. Here on a trip from Silkeborg to Ry - upstream all the way