Sunlit single-track path between thick green hedges on the Pieterpad in Limburg, Netherlands. Shaded stretches like this feel cool, but out in the open a sunny day can still drain your water faster than you expect.

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Low evening sun over a quiet lake, with a stone fire ring on the heather in front. A spot like this is a good reminder to plan where you sleep, not just how far you walk.

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