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Japan expert, Hiking aficionado, Bad humorist.

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  • Mt Vitosha: From Sofia to Boyana Waterfall

    When spending time in Sofia, a mountain would always be nearby. Vitosha is just next door. No, not that Vitosha, not Sofia’s main boulevard with the tourists and the overpriced shops. I’m talking about Mt Vitosha, hear me out.

  • Walking in Greece: A weekend in Kea

    Less frequented by tourists than its famous neighbors, the island of Kea in the Cyclades is an ideal destination for a weekend getaway. Plus, the island has lions!

  • ギリシャ・ティムフィの龍湖

    今日は、ピンドゥス山脈でのハイキングとティムフィの龍池（ドラコリムニ）を訪れた体験を紹介しましょう。その景色はとても魅力的だったので、これまでのハイキングの記録を飛ばして、最近の冒険に飛びつくことにした。ドラゴンを捕まえに行きましょう！ Read the article in GreeceJapan.com

  • Hiking in Greece: The dragon lake of Tymfi

    Today, I’m sharing my experience hiking in the Pindus Mountains and visiting the Dragon Lake of Tymfi. The view was so captivating that I decided to skip my backlog of hikes and jump straight to my most recent adventure. Let’s go catch a dragon!

  • Hiking in Greece: Traversing Aegina

    Much to my surprise, the classy island of Aegina has become quite a popular option for tourists visiting from Athens for a day trip. Today, we’ll talk about my failed attempt to traverse the island from west to east and learn what YOU should do, to make your day trip a success.

  • Info Bites: Muslims in Japan

    [GR] “Απαγορεύονται οι μουσουλμάνοι στην Ιαπωνία.” Έχω ακούσει αυτή τη φράση να ειπώνεται καταφατικά και με απόλυτη βεβαιότητα, αρκετές φορές παραπάνω απ’ όσες θα έπρεπε. [EN] “Muslims are banned in Japan.” I have heard this phrase being proclaimed in the affirmative and with absolute certainty, several more times than it should be.