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Hiking Health Benefits
Did you know that people around the world are so inactive that it can lead to various health challenges? We are becoming increasingly sedentary – both at work and in everyday life. New technology and the development of society simplify our physical everyday life, which in turn leads to different types of health challenges. In this article, I want to focus on hiking health benefits. Even though society is set up for a less active everyday life, we can make sure that we get the physical activity body and mind need to function optimally. Let’s tie our shoelaces and explore the world together – Let’s go hiking! Physical Health Benefits…
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April Exercise Challenge
April month has been a great month – Weather-wise and “hiking wise”. I entered a new virtual challenge on the 20th of April. As I’ve mentioned earlier, I’m doing a new virtual challenge every month. The latest challenge is one of the hikes you will find at Pacer Virtual Adventure Challenges, and it’s called The Great Ocean Walk. I love the concept of tracking your progress by using the app; Pacer. This app allows you to learn about other countries and the checkpoints along the routes/challenges. Every checkpoint gives you some interesting facts about the sites along the hike. The great ocean walk stretches from Apollo Bay in Australia and…
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Norwegian Beach Hike
Norway is well-known for its beautiful coastline, and the beaches of “Jæren” are very popular among surfers, hikers, and campers from all over. I’m blessed to have these amazing beaches so close to me, and I’ll share them with you all today. I love the Norwegian beach hike and the hiking trails along the dunes. Not only are the beaches beautiful, but you also get to feel the sea breeze, hear the seagulls, and taste the salt along your journey. It’s a therapy for your mind and soul – free of charge. Beach Hikes Near Me As I said in the introduction, I’m fortunate to have several beaches close to…
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How To Hike Trolltunga
Norway is known for its amazing nature – Mountains, fjords, the coastline, and forests. Today I’ll write about how to hike Trolltunga – a spectacular mountain I’ll visit this summer. This is a very popular mountain, and many tourists pay their visit every year. It’s located in Ullensvang municipality in Vestland county, at the western end of the Hardangervidda (also a popular trail). Trolltunga has been on my bucket list for some time now, and I can’t wait to check it off. *Affiliate Disclosure: As an affiliate marketer, I must mention that if you click any of the links and buy the product, I may be paid a commission for…
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Gloppenuten – A Magical View
Gloppenuten is located in Rogaland county in a municipality called Gjesdal. It’s one of my favorite hikes, and a place I will return to, many times in the future. This hike has become very popular, and offers beautiful and varied terrain and an idyllic atmosphere. From the top I can promise a magical view – which extends in all directions. You can see the entire Madland area with Vølstadnutene, Madlandsheia and Bukkafjellet around you. To the west you can see all the way to the sea. What’s in it for you: You’ll get a magical day hike with great rewards using little effort. *Affiliate Disclosure: As an affiliate marketer, I…
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How To Hike Iceland – The Volcano Island
Iceland – The volcano island, also known as The land of fire and ice is on my travel bucket list. This is a destination I’ve been dreaming of for a long time. Iceland is known for its magnificent wild nature, and is a mecca for hikers. A little about Iceland’s history: The story begins in the ninth century, when the island, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, was populated, mainly from Norway and from the British Isles. Iceland was then a free state until the 13th century, when the country was subject to the Norwegian king. After the Reformation in 1536, Iceland formally became part of Denmark. In 1918, Iceland…
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Workout Monthly Challenges
I’ve always loved a challenge and I’ve decided to join a new challenge every single month of 2021. It is both rewarding and healthy to participate in various challenges. I am, as probably everyone who reads my articles has realized by now, completely dependent on nature, and it’s therefor natural for me to find outdoor challenges. 2021 can only be better than the year we just left behind – The year when Covid-19 happened. I’m looking forward getting the vaccine, and getting back to the new normal. I hope you will join me on my journey of 2021, and maybe even participate in my new idea; Workout monthly challenges –…
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How To Get Started With Hiking
There are many types of hiking, and it has become a very popular activity over the years worldwide. I have learned to like this activity in my adult years – We were not very active hikers when I was growing up, but we have always been surrounded by forest, sea and nature. This has probably been an underlying reason why I have learned to love hiking – In the woods, on the beach and in the mountains … anywhere basically. Do you ever dream of tying your shoelaces, packing your backpack and go for a hike in nature? Let’s take a closer look at how to get started with hiking.…
