u/danendy

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Hey everyone,

Not sure if this is the perfect place for this, but I’m just going to shoot my shot! :)

I’m a 23-year-old guy from Germany, and I’m planning a trip to Iraq this fall. I’m looking for a cool travel buddy to join me on this journey—traveling together is always more fun and making memories is better shared!

The Details:

*Dates: September 20th – October 7th, 2026

*Starting from: Germany (but happy to meet up there!)

*Itinerary: Completely flexible and open right now. We can totally plan the route and details together!

What I’m looking to do:

*Adventure & Hiking: I’m not just trying to stay in cities. I really want to go on hikes, explore the nature, and experience some real adventures off the beaten path.

*Culture: Soaking in the history and meeting locals.

Since communication is key, Ispeak: German, English, Russian, Ukrainian, and French.

If you have some free time during those dates, have a passion for adventure, and the idea of exploring Iraq excites you (or if you already had similar plans), I’d love to hear from you!

Looking forward to hearing from you guys!

Cheers!

Hi everyone!

I’m a 23-year-old guy from Germany (Hamburg) and I’m planning an adventure to Norway from June 14th to June 23rd. My plan is to fly into Oslo, hitchhike/bus towards the mountains, and spend a week hiking and wild camping in Jotunheimen.

The Route: I’ve mapped out a rough route (see image):

1. Start: Hitchhike or Bus Oslo -> Gjendesheim.
2. Hike: Gjendesheim -> Besseggen Ridge -> Memurubu -> Gjendebu -> Leirvassbu.
3. Finish: Find a way back from Leirvassbu (via Lom or back to Gjende) and hitchhike/bus back to Oslo.
4. Style: 100% wild camping, cooking my own food, and trying to keep it low-budget.

A few questions for the experts/locals:

• Realism: How realistic is this route for mid-June? I know it's early season.
• Weather/Snow: Should I expect significant snow on the Besseggen or the path to Leirvassbu? I’ve heard about the "snowmelt" season – are river crossings going to be a major issue?
• Hitchhiking: How is the hitchhiking scene around the RV51 and RV55 in June?
• Experience: Has anyone done this specific route recently during this timeframe? Any "hidden gems" or warnings?
• How hard would you say is that plan for someone who has never really cmaped before?

Looking for a Buddy: I’m also wondering if anyone (around my age or with a similar vibe) is planning to be in the area and wants to join for a few days or the whole trip?

I’m easy-going, love photography, and don't mind the cold, but safety-wise it’s always better (and more fun) to have company :D

my instagram is: instagram.com/ds.0fficial

Appreciate any tips or insights! Cheers!