Author: Samy

Hiking with poles : essential equipment or a luxury?

On The fox diary, we regularly talk about hiking equipment, particularly hiking poles. But we haven't yet touched on an important subject: Is there any point in hiking with poles? I know from experience that many of you have never used walking poles on a...

Budget travel: 10 tips for budget holidays

Many of us want, even need to travel. Our curiosity, our need to learn, our need to escape and discover push us to sometimes look elsewhere, where people are different, where it's hotter or colder, where the streets smell of spices or dried fish,...

Training for a trek : How to prepare for a long hike?

Trekking is not just a leisure activity, it's a real endurance sport. It can be a very physical and technical activity. Are you planning to backpack for several days, totally or partially on your own for the first time? IIn this article, we'll give you...

8 tips to choose the best walking poles

For a long time, I walked without poles. But a meeting with a mountain rescuer opened my eyes to this accessory often considered useless. Since then, whenever I've got a rucksack on my back, I never leave without my poles, and it's really changed...

How to observe wildlife when traveling in Europe?

Hiking, taking your time, bivouacking: many of you appreciate these moments of communion with nature. While it's easy to appreciate landscapes, light and plants, to observe wildlife is often a challenge! After all, humans are feared! Wherever they go, animals hide. Before I give...

Powerbank or portable solar panel for backpacking ?

It is not always easy to charge a smartphone or camera during a hike. Obviously, the problem does not arise if you stay in hostels or shelters. But as soon as you plan to spend nights in bivouac, you will need to have the...