Hiking and adventure travel guides sorted by destination. Pick a country to find trail guides, trip planning advice and the best hikes we have covered there, from the Italian Dolomites and the French and Swiss Alps to Canada, Spain, Finland and South Africa.
Start with our Europe country guides: Hiking in Spain, Hiking in the Pyrenees and the Best Hikes in Europe.
Hiking in Greece hadn’t crossed my mind. But Epirus, a region in the northwest part of Greece is a haven for hikers with an incredible 2000km of century-old trails, leading to remote villages, and home to unexpected residents!
When I decided on Sri Lanka for vacation a friend asked me “Are you going to climb that rock?” That rock, she was referring to is called Sigiriya
Meteora is home to some of the world’s most adventure-seeking monks! They have to rock climb over 300 vertical meters to reach the monasteries!
Wielkopolski National Park is located 15km from Poznan and is surrounded by luscious Pine Forests. Wielkopolski National Park is a favorite with Poznan locals who love spending the day here relaxing.
Liminka Bay is the number one bird watching spot in Finland, according to wildlife photographer Jari Peltomäker, who promises that he’s not biased. You can find over 200 bird species there!
Kalajoki and Maakalla may not be well-known outside of Finland, but that’s what makes them so special! Admittedly, I hadn’t heard of them either until recently, but that’s what draws … Read More
Not only is Kvarken Archipelago Finland’s only natural UNESCO Site, it’s also one of the fastest rising land uplifts in the world and a nature lover’s paradise.
Are you interested in a house boating holiday in France? Look no further than the Mayenne. It’s located in northwest France and is part of the Pays de la Loire region and named after the Mayenne River.
The hike to Bachalpsee and the Faulhorn located in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland has it all. Mountain Lake? Check. Glaciers? Check. Majestic peaks? Check! Wildflowers? Check!
Business may seem like a strange word to use to describe climbing the world’s highest mountain, but make no mistake, climbing Everest is big business. It costs the average climber between $50,000 – $100,000!
Budapest Tram #2 is the most scenic tram journey in Europe according to National Geographic. And according to our guide it’s the second most scenic tram journey in the world (after San Francisco). Regardless of it’s rating, It’s spectacular!
Is Girona worth visiting? Yes. Walk the Roman city wall, get lost in the old Jewish Quarter, and use Girona as a base for the Pyrenees and Costa Brava.
Can’t decide whether to hike in Slovenia or Italy? Hike in both, on Monte Matajur a cross-border mountain with views of the Julian Alps and Adriatic Sea.
My visit to Franja Partisan Hospital, located near Cerkno ended up being one of the highlights of my trip to Slovenia, despite my initial reluctance to go.
You can’t go to Spain and not eat a Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Española)! It’s one of Spain’s most popular dishes! No trip planned? Bring the flavors of Spain to your kitchen with this recipe.