How everything started
Trailing Around actually started from my love for long-distance hiking. Ever since I was 18, I’ve explored trails all over the world-hiking through the deserts of Jordan, trekking across Israel, wandering the lenght of New Zealand and even venturing into Lapland. I’ve spent a lot of time on the trail.
Along the way, I realized that one of the best ways to celebrate completing a hike is with a patch on your backpack, something that marks your achievement. But for many trails, the patches available didn’t do justice to the beauty of the trail itself. So, I started designing my own patches.
The response was amazing. People kept asking if they could get one too. That’s when I decided to open my Etsy shop, Trailing Around. What began as a personal project has grown into a small shop where fellow hikers and adventurers can find patches that truly reflect the spirit of the trails they love.
I only create patches and stickers for trails I have personally completed. This ensures that each design truly honors and reflects the trail it represents. Those include:
Te Araroa Trail (3000km)
Jordan Trail (650km)
Kungsleden (440km)
Israel National Trail (~ 500km Negev Section)
Lebanon Mountain Trail (470km)
Tour du Mont Blanc (170km)
West Highland Way (150km)
Black Forest (West - Mid - East ~ 760km total)
