Fred Triep describes his hikes in different parts of the world on his own website http://www.hikingwebsite.eu. He was one of the first to share his hiking adventures with others on the internet, and continues to do so today. We Skyped with Fred, hoping for some good advice.

Why do you like to hike?

For me hiking means enjoying and gathering impressions of nature, landscapes and people. Meeting those other people is great fun. I walked in Yemen, where people invite you to a meal just about every 300 meters. And you can't refuse!

What do you enjoy most?

Diversity is what I like best. Long straight tracks lined with trees on both sides through the Black Forest are lost on me. I prefer to hike up into the mountains, each valley bringing a new surprise.

Where did you see many wild animals? (My daughter likes to know)

I once joined a walking safari in Umfolozi National Park in South Africa. Suddenly the guide shouted “behind a tree”. There it was: a rhino. We had to run and hide behind the trees. Just imagine: you spend the night camping and these animals walk right past. If you need to pee during the night, better take care not to bump into one.

You have done an awful lot of hiking. Can you give us your Top Trail?

The Top Trail for comfort is: Cinque Terre, a coastal walk in Italy, north of Pisa. The trail connects five villages, in each of which you can either catch a train or enjoy a drink on a terrace. You will enjoy great views of the villages and the Mediterranean all the time. A great hike I think. And it gets a lot of hits on my website.

The Top Trail for adventure is: the hike from Skogar to Landmannalaugar, on Iceland. It's a five-day hike and you have to carry all your food. You will pass through a variety of landscapes: snow, gravel, volcanic activity. And if you go now, you can enjoy a live volcanic eruption too: the  Eyjafjallajökull, much in the news recently.

What's your advice on luggage?

Carrying light-weight food can make a big difference. I hiked in Iceland for two-and-a-half weeks on end, carrying all my food. I had hard keks and muesli for breakfast, hard keks for lunch, and a hot meal at night. It added up to 10 kilo's of food, not bad.

For whom do you think Traildino will come in handy?

For people who want an overview of hikes and trails, I think it's very handy. At the same time, it is a very ambitious project. When I put my Lauvegur hike on my website ten years ago, I was the first to do so. Now there is so much more to be found on the internet.

Where do you plan to hike next?

In May I will hike part of the Lycian Way, in Turkey

Don't your knees ever get worn?

My knees aren't a problem, but my feet are! However, my doctor told me to just keep walking, it won't do any harm.

Will you promise us to update your website again? You are behind a bit.

Yes, after next summer I can stop working, and I will have all my time to myself. I will be able to spend more time on my website. But then again, I might do more hiking instead. So, I am not sure if I'll ever manage to update it completely.