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.
Cap der Formentor – 300m vertical cliffs disappear into a sea that is often wild, where the weather can change on a whim. It’s my favorite place in Mallorca and its precisely because of its wildness that I love it.
Perugia, the capital city of Umbria, oozes with charm from almost every corner, but there’s also chocolate and plenty of scandal as well!
The Marmore Falls, or Cascada della Marmore in Italian, is the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. Hike to the top to get the best views of Nera Valley
The Drakensberg, the highest mountain range in southern Africa iis perfect f you love hiking and want to explore an authentic Zulu Village.
I love winter hiking in Germany. That’s why I’ve shared the best winter hikes and a cool way to get down the mountain. Hint: it involves a sled ;).
The igloo village is one cool place, complete with an igloo bar, but “Where do you pee?” I inquired. The igloo village is one cool place, complete with an igloo bar, but “Where do you pee?” I inquired.
Hell Valley Gorge, (Höllentalklamm) is the best hike I’ve done in Bavaria, Germany. Located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen it’s also easily accessed from Munich.
Andechs Monastery is not only famous for its pilgrimage and praying, its also known for its monk brewed beer, some of Germany’s finest.
Did you know the Columbia Icefields are thicker than the Eiffel Tower and about the same height as the Empire State Building? Or how about home to one of the world’s only triple continental divide?
It’s no secret that Germany is home to many fortresses and castles but you may be surprised to learn that the Canadian version of a fortress is much older than any of the fortresses you will find in Germany.
My favorite attraction in Stuttgart is not one of the several castles, nor is it one of the cities’ fine museums. It’s not even the world famous Opera House. My favorite attraction in Stuttgart is a big pile of rubble.
The Black Forest or the Schwarzwald in German is located near Baden-Wurttemburg. Visiting the Black Forest makes you feel as if you are in a fairy tale…