Meteora: Calling All Adventure Seeking Monks
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!
Destinations
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.
Hiking and Adventure Travel in Europe
Austria
Chamonix
Courmayeur
Eastern Europe
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
UK & Ireland
Zermatt
Start with our Europe country guides: Hiking in Spain, Hiking in the Pyrenees and the Best Hikes in Europe.
Hiking and Adventure Travel in North America
Hiking and Adventure Travel in Central America
Hiking and Adventure Travel in Africa
Hiking and Adventure Travel in Asia
Wielkopolski National Park in Poland: Why You Have to Visit
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: The Number One Bird Watching Spot in Finland
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: Exploring the Lesser Known Side of Finland
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
Kvarken Archipelago: Finland’s Only Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site
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.
Mayenne: The Ideal Boating Holiday in France and What You Need to Know
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.
Hiking to Bachalpsee and the Faulhorn: Everything You Need to Know
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!
The Business of Climbing Mount Everest
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: Europe’s Most Scenic Tram Journey
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? Why I Went Back Five Times in 2 Years
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.
Monte Matajur: HIKING FROM Slovenia to Italy
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.
Franja Partisan Hospital: A Secret WWII Hospital in Slovenia
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.
Spanish Omelette Recipe: Catalan Style
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.
Sandboarding In The Dunes Of Namibia: What You Need To Know
For some reason I thought I’d be really good at sandboarding in Namibia. Turns out I wasn’t. In fact, I sucked at it. But I also learned to be thankful for the experience.
The Kobarid Historical Trail in Slovenia: Everything You Need to Know About This Hike
Be honest, have you ever heard of the Kobarid Historical Trail in Slovenia? Maybe not, but I can guarantee you will want to hike it once you have read this.