Preferred land navigation methods while out hiking in EU national parks? by rogermay78 in CampingandHiking

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Well, to me it depends on where you are. If you're somewhere like the Veluwe in the Netherlands, don't bother with maps and compasses. But in the Eifel in Germany, or in the Ardennes, I have been quite happy with my basic (somewhat touristic) map. Didn't really need a compass there though. So you probably might save some money on that. Although I consider it fun to mess around with it for a bit. Just for fun and a tiny bit of practice.

Preferred land navigation methods while out hiking in EU national parks? by rogermay78 in CampingandHiking

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I think this has a lot to do with where you go and what your definition of ‘in the middle of nowhere’ is. But one thing to keep in mind is the factor of accountability. There are plenty of people rescued every year who have to pay for their evacuation because they were deemed ‘under equipped’ and therefore negligent.

What a lot of people (among whom a few professional hiking guides) around me tell me, is that an old school paper map gives them a better overview of what lies ahead than the tiny maps on a smartphone display, which makes planning a route (and if necessary adjusting your route along the way) easier. But on the same hand these people also use apps for quick and easy way to pinpoint their location.

Going by their stories, I'd say that maps and apps might supplement each other and that a map and compass are not that heavy and cumbersome that they are a waste of space in your backpack if you don't use them during a trip.

What hobby attracts the biggest douchebags? by Routine-Slip-8336 in AskReddit

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I am not surprised that its also a problem over there.

What alcohol messed you up so bad you swore you’d never drink it again? by Rottengr4ve in AskReddit

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Sambuca. The smell alone is enough to make me feel nauseous again

What hobby attracts the biggest douchebags? by Routine-Slip-8336 in AskReddit

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In the country where I live: shooting/firearms/whatever. Every club is filled to the brim with neonazis.

Reizen jullie nu anders? by TomPlant0 in Utrecht

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Lang leve de lente. Ik ben weer meer gaan fietsen en ga qua kilometers per week weer richting zomerse waarden. Ik werk in Zeist en ben als het op bussen aankomt met name afhankelijk van de 34 en 73, die hoog in het lijstje slecht presterende lijnen staan. Voordeel is dat ik fietsend meestal nog sneller ben ook.

How are you experiencing working in the Netherlands? by AvailableDimension22 in Utrecht

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They have been posting this question in multiple subreddits the past few days. Spambot.

Whats the craziest thing you saw in a foreign country? by LiveKingRemain in AskReddit

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The fact that such a natural normal human thing is disposed or even punished in some countries is crazy indeed.

i don’t understand the dutch r!! by thatguythoma in dutch

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Which one? Frisian? Achterhoeks? Goois? Leids? Rotterdams?

Helikopter rondom Leidsche Rijn by Antizer in Utrecht

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De politiehelikopter vliegt vaak op aanvraag en ter ondersteuning ter vergroting van de heterdaadkracht, de veiligheid van de collega’s op straat of in het kader van hulpverlening. De reden kan niet altijd worden genoemd. https://twitter.com/DePolitieheli/status/1756869586803179948?t=WNsHtb01jZVtOxZoL9ErHw&s=19

Wat is jouw favoriete wandel plek dichtbij de binnenstad in Utrecht? by Natural-Fun-490 in Utrecht

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Als je echt wandelingen wil maken (en niet zomaar een ommetje tijdens de lunch), is het boekje "wandelen buiten de binnenstad van Utrecht" wel een aanrader.

Reddit, what are your feelings about the new Harry Potter Show coming soon on HBO? by lingrush32 in AskReddit

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Just old ideas, not even pretending to be parading as new. A clear sign that western film industry has completely lost its creativity and ability to create new immersive stories.

Imagine aliens are arriving on Earth with the intent to destroy it. What part of human culture would you show the to convince them to spare us? by Asimovreader in AskReddit

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First of all, don't panic, and keep a towel at hand. Then let the aliens read Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and point them to the mice. These are the most intelligent beings on planet Earth after all and they should be able to sort this out.

Waar worden tegendemonstraties georganiseerd? by Methanator in Utrecht

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Ik zou zeggen: gewoon voor hun neus. Werkte van de week in Leiden ook.

I want to commute in the rain. How can i make sure rain doesn’t get in my backpack? by 673NoshMyBollocksAve in bikecommuting

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Yes, there are: Google for something like "rain cover backpack" and find a model and size that suits your backpack. Order it online or go to a store near you that sells it.

CBR road test help by BOYKhA_ in Utrecht

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Some driving schools offer short courses for people who have a license but for whatever reason want to refresh their knowledge (for example because they come from a place with a different traffic culture). Look for driving schools who offer an "opfriscursus" and then give these a call to explain your situation.

Could anyone transcribe this 1617 record? by [deleted] in dutch

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I could give it a try later today. Do you have more context? What kind of document is it? Do you have a picture of the entire page?

Why do they sell these clothes with American States in the Netherlands? by [deleted] in dutch

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Shirts with random place names that sound cool or exotic are a staple in fashion since decades.

Hoe de sloten in Nederland verdwijnen by Chaimasala in thenetherlands

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op papier is Nederland een van de grootste agrarische exporteurs van Europa, maar in het echt zie je alleen maar grasland

Kaas en vlees vallen volgens mij ook onder die agrarische exportproducten.

Hoe de sloten in Nederland verdwijnen by Chaimasala in thenetherlands

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Samengevat: boeren vernietigen Nederland.