tochtstrips

Tochtstrips is a Dutch term that can refer to several related concepts connected to journeys and strips. Because it is not tied to one fixed meaning, its sense depends on the context in which it is used.

As travel-themed comics, a tochtstrip is a short comic strip or sequence that narrates a journey. It can appear in magazines or online and is often presented in episodic form, illustrating travel experiences, expeditions, or adventures.

In planning and documentation, tochtstrips can describe a set of strips or cards that outline stages of a trip. Each strip may record leg origin, destination, distance, expected time, elevation gain, and notes. This usage is common in organized hiking, expedition planning, or educational settings to teach route planning.

In cartography or guidebooks, tochtstrips may be physical or printable strips applied to maps to mark route segments or checkpoints. They help guides and participants track progress along a multi-day route and provide a concise way to display key waypoints.

Etymology and usage notes: the components of the term—tocht (journey) and strip (strip, or comic strip)—reflect its dual potential meanings, which can vary by discipline, genre, or publication. In Dutch-language sources, clarification of the intended sense is usually needed to avoid ambiguity.

See also: stripverhaal, reisplanning, etappe, kaartleeshulp, orienteering.