A Lovely Cinque Terre Walk The pounding surf hits your ears before your eyes take in the breathtaking azure blue of the Ligurian Sea in Monterosso Al Mare, Cinque Terre, Italy. Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the alternative to the French Riviera. The famous 5 cities of Cinque Terre are connected with hiking trails along the stunning coastline and are the perfect ... Read Full Article
Hiking Packing List – Hiking Gear You Need for Day Hikes & Multi Day Treks
Hiking Packing List - Best Hiking Clothes Whether it’s an hour or a week-long hike, you need to be prepared. There’s no telling what kind of situations you’ll face so it’s best to have a game plan. But that’s not always enough. Even with a well thought out plan, your hiking adventure can become a hiking disaster without the proper gear. No need to worry, though, I’ve got your back. Let’s look ... Read Full Article
Dolomites in Italy – A Mountain Paradise
The Dolomites in Italy: a Country's Mountain Paradise The Dolomites are an extremely scenic mountain range in northeastern Italy. They extend from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley to the eastern part of the Southern Limestone Alps. The Dolomites are nearly equally shared between the provinces of Trentino, Belluno, and South Tyrol. This sparsely populated area draws millions ... Read Full Article
Slovenia Hiking – Slovenia for Nature Lovers
Slovenia Hiking Slovenia is a hiker's paradise. In this small country, you will find over 10,000 km (6,200 miles) of hiking trails. From short strolls in the countryside to multi-day backpacking outings through alpine mountains, hiking in Slovenia is fun for hikers of every skill level. >>Make sure to check out our Hiking Gear Packing List for Day Hikes and Multi Day Treks On my ... Read Full Article
Best Hikes in Ireland – Hiking on the Emerald Isle
5 Best Hikes in Ireland: What You Need to Know Ireland is a beautiful island that has a lot to offer when it comes to mother nature’s gifts. Today, we will talk about the five best hikes in Ireland! Ireland is a great place that has a lot of outdoor activities that attracts tourists from all over the world. If you are not familiar with Ireland, it’s an island that’s right across the United ... Read Full Article
An Adventure on the Dutch Wadden Sea
An adventure on the Dutch Wadden Sea How to win a skirmish with gooey, slippery sludge When you think about visiting countries to participate in adventurous outdoor pursuits, the Netherlands is probably not the first European country to spring to mind. But think again! The Netherlands is ideal for cycling, canoeing, and hiking. And for the truly adventurous, ‘wadlopen’ offers a unique walking ... Read Full Article
Exploring Iceland in a Camper-Van
Iceland is known as a great road-trip destination, thanks to an abundance of beautiful landscapes and an easy-to-follow route, the Ring Road, that circles the island. For those who want to make the most of their time on the road, but aren’t quite ready to rough it in a tent, exploring Iceland in a camper-van rental is a great way to go. Here’s what you need to know about planning a road ... Read Full Article
Trekking in Morocco
My Moroccan trekking adventure began from the beautiful city of Marrakech near the foothills of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. I was with a group of trekkers from England: Ramblers Holidays. The Ourika Valley Our first trekking destination was the Ourika Valley in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. It was November, and the rainy season had begun in ... Read Full Article
Chamonix Hiking – Summer in the French Alps
Chamonix Hiking Tips Chamonix Valley, in the French Alps near the borders of Switzerland and Italy, is world-famed for its year-round sports. In winter there are ski runs for all levels of experience, from beginners’ slopes to 20-kilometer-long Vallée Blanche, which is unmarked, unpatrolled, and not to be taken by any but experts. Visitors can snowboard, paraglide, snowshoe, ice skate, ice ... Read Full Article
Camel Trekking Into the Sahara
On our Gap Adventures journey through the highlights of Morocco, we stopped one afternoon in Merzouga, a village of clay homes and inns by the Erg Chebbi dunes. It’s a date palm oasis at the edge of the Sahara Desert, not far from the Algerian border. In the old days the Berbers, the indigenous people of North Africa, spent months traversing the desert, trading crops for salt. Only one of those ... Read Full Article