Best Hikes in Europe: Your Ultimate Guide to Where and When to Go
The best hikes in Europe by season. Your ultimate guide of where and when to go. From moderate gorgeous coastal walks to harder hiking trails in the Alps.
Trekking & Hiking Tips
Trekking and hiking tips that include the gear you need, the best hiking tours in Europe and how to make the most of your time on the trail.
Trekking and Hiking Gear
Information on what gear you need and our top recommendations.
The Best Hiking Backpacks for 2019
How to Pack for the TMB (or Similar Trek)
The Best Hiking Poles for 2019
What to Bring for a Day Hike
Gifts That Hikers Will Love
Trekking Tours in Europe
We offer two trekking tours in Europe that showcase some of the finest mountain scenery in all of the Alps.
Tour du Mont Blanc
Dolomites Trek
Hiking Tours in Europe
Hiking in Europe offers a LOT of variety and is accessible to more people than trekking. Some hikes also have a great combination of culture and hiking providing a unique adventure.
You’ll also find lots of great hiking tips unique to the destination to make the most of each of these hiking trips.
Coastal Hike from Spain to France
The West Highland Way
The Camino: The Last 100 KM
Wicklow Way in Ireland
Path of Gods from Bologna to Florence
Trekking and Hiking Tips to Make the Most of Your Time in the Mountains
If you’re new to hiking or trekking there’s a lot that you need to know and it can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve covered some of the most important topics to get you started so that your hike or trek will be memorable – for all the right reasons.
How a Trek Can Change Your Life and Why You Should Do One
Hiking Vs Trekking Vs Mountaineering
7 Things That Will Wreck Your Trek
How to Convince Your Partner to Go on a Trek
Strength Training for Hiking and Trekking
How to Choose a Trek That You’ll Love
Everything You Need to Know About Water When Hiking or Trekking
8 Hiking Apps That Will Transform Your Time in the Woods
How to Prepare for a Hike: Experienced Hikers Share Their Tip
Our Most Recent Articles on Trekking and Hiking Tips
Strength Training for Hiking: A Step-By-Step Workout Plan To Prepare You
Strength training is an important part of preparing for your hiking trip. Here’s your step-by-step workout plan to get you in shape for your big adventure.
Best Hiking Backpacks of 2019: Our Top 13 For Every Budget
The best hiking backpacks that we’ve found. Here’s what you to look for whether you’re planning a multi-day trek or heading out for a day hike. We’ll introduce you to our favourite backpacking brands and tell you exactly what to look for in a backpack whether you’re doing a multi-day trek like the Tour du … Read More
Best Trekking Poles for 2019
Trekking poles are a must-have piece of gear, especially you’re doing a longer hike or trek. Find out whether you should choose between carbon fiber or aluminum and why you’d want to hike with poles. What are the Benefits of Hiking with Trekking Poles? By hiking with poles, you reduce the weight on your knees … Read More
Gifts That Hikers Will Love
Searching for the perfect gift for the hiker in your life? Check out these gifts for hikers compiled by a hiker, for hikers. They’re sure to impress, especially if you’re not a hiker yourself. Best of all? They start from under $10! FOXELLI USB RECHARGEABLE HEADLAMP FLASHLIGHT This bright white LED light is USB rechargeable … Read More
How a Hiking Trip Can Change Your Life And Why You Should Do One
A hiking trip can change your life. I know so because it changed mine. I believe it can change your life as well. Specifically, I did the Tour du Mont Blanc. But any long distance hiking trip could be transformative. Here’s why:
How to Train for a Hiking Trip: Experienced Hikers Share Their Tips
How do you train for a long-distance hiking trip? I get asked this question at least once a week. So here are some tips from some experienced hikers.
7 Things That Will Ruin Your Long Distance Trek and How To Avoid Them
Seven of the most common things that will ruin your long distance trek and how to prevent them for a truly remarkable vacation.
Top 7 Health Benefits of Hiking
7 of the top health (physical and psychological) benefits that you’ll get from hiking if you do it regularly. Now it’s time to lace up those hiking boots!
Everything You Need to Know About Water When Hiking
You know you need to bring water when you’re hiking but do you know how much to drink? How about drinking from a crystal clear stream high in the mountains? Here’s what you need to know about water when going for a hike.
6 Creative Ways to Convince Your Reluctant Partner to Take a Hiking Holiday
Want to convince your significant other to join you on your next hiking holiday? Here are 6 tried and tested tips to convince them.
Hiking vs Trekking vs Mountaineering: What’s The Difference?
It’s important to know the difference between hiking, trekking, and mountaineering so that you can choose the right adventure for you.
Trekking: How to Choose A Trek That You’ll Love
Trekking is a fantastic way to experience a destination. All that fresh mountain air can do wonders for clearing your head at the same time – if you choose the right one for you. If you choose the wrong trek, however, you will be miserable. Your trekking adventure will be memorable but not in the way … Read More
8 Hiking Apps That Will Transform Your Time in the Woods
Hiking apps can not only help you get closer to nature, but they can also increase your knowledge and safety when hiking in the mountains! As an avid hiker, I’ll be the first to admit that one of the things I love most about hiking in the German Alps is getting away from technology! That’s … Read More
Day Hiking Packing List: Everything You Need to Stay Safe
A day-hiking packing list of everything you need to stay safe and to make for an enjoyable hike in the mountains. Perfect for beginner hikers!