Zak Goldstein
The Perfectionist Guide to Ísafjörður
The capital of the western fjords! This guide will provide meticulous details on hikes, food, stays and adventures!
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 283 min read
Bolungarvik Hikes: Gonguskar Loop
A hearty hike that loops around the Lambamúli mountain and takes route 630 back to town. The hike is a great all day activity with unique la
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 284 min read
Ísafjörður Hikes: To Hnifsdalur
This trail is beautiful with a great view at the top of both towns and everything else around them. Some steeps parts to consider too.
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 285 min read
Bolungarvik Hikes: From Suðureyri Fjord
The walk to the trailhead alone was worth the hike. This fjord with only the slightest amount of light requires you you stop and look.
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 283 min read
Ísafjörður Hikes: Tungudalur - Botnsheii Loop
A quick, easy loop hike with a waterfall and a forest at the start. You follow a river through a network of ski lifts and to an empty shack
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 285 min read
Ísafjörður Hikes: Háafell Loop
Many lakes up in the highlands and for some reason, sheds for each of them! This hike takes you to the region southern region of Isafjordur.
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Zak Goldstein
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Ísafjörður Hikes: Abandoned Highway
The old road between Ísafjörður and Bolungarvik of Iceland is an isolated peaceful walk that has seen its ware and tear over the years.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20235 min read
Nakasendō Way: Walk Through Japan's Past
This 5 day walking holiday section of the trails runs through some of the most beautiful Edo architecture and forests of central Japan.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20235 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 5): The Yogawa-michi Walking Trail and Narai
The final Nakasendō day through the Yogawa-michi trail from Nagiso for a scenic walk. To celebrate, a train to Narai for a decadent ryokan.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 4): The Magome Tsumago Pass
The most famous section of Nakasendō! Two beautiful post towns with a beautiful historic route connecting them.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 3): Ena to Magome
A residential section of Nakasendo with many places to eat and shop. We also met a fellow Nakasendo-er on their first walking hgoliday.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 2): 13 Mountain Passes to Ena
A beautiful section through the mountains and forests from Hiyoshicho to Ena. This leg is known for it's mountain passes and shrines.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 1): Mitake to Hiyoshicho
Walking through rice fields glistening in the sun, mountain trails that look like scenes from fair tale and remote post towns from the past.
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Linnea Moosmann
Aug 3, 20232 min read
It's a Vibe: Cute Cafés in Japan
Cozy, homey, and unique; Japan's café culture is worth experiencing. Here are some of our favorite from our 2023 trip.
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Linnea Moosmann
Aug 3, 20233 min read
It's a Vibe: Jazz Kissa & Record Bars in Japan
Low lighting, good listening, and some drinks. A great escape from the busy cities in Japan to enjoy something special.
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Zak Goldstein
May 7, 20234 min read
Camino Del Norte (Part 4): Ziortza-Bolibar to Guernica
Walking through many cute towns, exploring, eating, drinking and resting at as we make our way to the famous Guernica.
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 10, 20236 min read
Camino Del Norte (Part 3): Deba to Ziortza-Bolibar
Through woods with hiking trails, hills overlooking valleys with fog, buildings overgrown with vines and bulls. A grandma yelling, too!
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 9, 20233 min read
Camino Del Norte (Part 2): Orio to Deba
Walking holiday from Orio to Deba. Jamon and Txakoli wine!
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Camino Del Norte (Part 1): San Sebastián to Orio
The walking holiday from San Sebastian to Orio. Details of the walk and maps.
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Zak Goldstein
Apr 3, 20235 min read
Camino Del Norte: Food and Hills of Basque
An overview of our Camino Del Norte walking holiday from San Sebastian to Bilbao. The most important thing to know is "Pinchos".
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