Overland Adventures Magazine - Fall 2021 Edition

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There and Back Again …

A Mystical Journey to the Land of Trolls PART 1 Thomas Fibrich – November 28, 2020 After having a great time in Greece in the year 2017, I suddenly realized that staying in hotels during my vacation was not an option for me anymore. The decision was made – I was going to heavily modify my 2015 Toyota Hilux to be able to stay closer in nature and do overlanding trips, which can last longer and give me the opportunity to stay completely on my own, if I would like to do so.

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Then, in 2018, after the mods on my pickup were finished end of 2017, I did it the first time, just by circling the complete European coastline all around. It was an absolute adventure, driving around 10.000 km (about 6,200 miles) and visiting 13 countries.

People could never really convince me to go there because I would rather love to use my holidays to visit the south and sit on the beach, enjoying the warm sun. That might not be possible in an area where you have to expect snow and rain in August.

After another visit in Greece, passing Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Serbia, my beloved friend and advisor Lisa came up with the idea that I should visit north Europe, because I would love it.

After my amazing experience, I am so glad that I stayed open-minded, listened to the recommendation of my very private advisor Lisa and just gave it a chance. Well, because the target was really to see Denmark for some days and then head to


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