Recent content by Willowisp

Hi Sandbender, nice pic of Budapest there! I see you have the same shi...y weather as we do. I think it's not as bad as it seems with the hills on the Buda side of the river. I like hiking there very much. It's quite scenic once you are there. With the other side you are totally right, flat...

Welcome to the forum! Nice "gear" you're having there.

Wällkamm tu se forum ;)

Got my first tiny SAK (copy) from my grandfather when I was around 6 years old. It had a very small blade, not more than 2". I've used it quite often for small tasks and it never bit me.

Good to know that not only their rucksacks are excellent, but there customer service as well! Thanx for sharing.

Thank you very much for this great story, Imagedude! I still have to chuckle from your adventures with the fiery pants of shame :o Have you ever thought about earning your money as a humorous travel writer? You're good at that!

Wow, marvelous pics! Been there last spring. I'm surprised that there is so little snow. Has it been a mild winter up there or is spring coming so fast now?

Welcome, buddy!

I've been to Peru and Bolivia in 2010. I did not encounter any crime problems there. Simply behave as you would in any third world country. Don't show off your wealth, be friendly (but don't trust everybody, either) and keep your eyes open to what happens around you. Then you'll be fine...

Don't worry about the wildlife, the heavy snow on the roads will get you first if you really want to go by bike :hatscarf: Why not start a bit later in the year? Maybe April? At least in the south you will have spring then.

Hmmm, can't help hearing a tro(w)ll on the prowl in this thread.... The OP's story becomes wilder each time I visit.

Hi buddy! Don't worry, we are the nice ones ;)

Yes, the side pouches of the standard Sabre 45 should fit there as well.

Hi and welcome!

The lights are said to be particularly bright and plenty this year. You should get as close to the polar circle as you can. A friend of mine goes to Abisko in February, only to hunt for northern lights. Wish you best of luck for spotting them!