When people come back from their South African holidays gushing about how beautiful Cape Town is, they’re probably confusing it with the Cape Winelands- Cape Town’s elegant neighbour (not to say Cape Town doesn’t have its moments). The Cape Winelands are undeniably gorgeous. Romantic vineyards line the valleys of dramatic mountain ranges, with cute little …
You’ve probably heard of the Alps, but I’m guessing you’ve never heard of the Tatra Mountains. We thought it was a hidden secret in Europe, but as it turned out – not so much. This relatively small mountain range is nestled between Poland and Slovakia. It is massively loved and visited by both countries. So, …
Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, the Ak-Suu Traverse is a hidden gem for avid hikers and adventure seekers. This 110km trail, winding through the rugged Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, takes you through one of the world’s most pristine and untouched landscapes. Starting from the picturesque village of Jyrgalan and ending in Jeti-Öguz, …
The Eurovelo 1 route follows 180 km from Cork to Waterford, running through adorable seaside villages like Cobh, past sandy beaches, and along fabled green Irish countrysides.
If you’re in serious need of warmer places, there are quite a few places you can easily get to close by without necessarily breaking the bank. Andalusia, Algarve, Rome, Malta, and Morocco are all at your doorstep.
With hundreds of trails weaving across mountains, gorges, beaches, and waterfalls, you’ll be spoilt for choice on Réunion Island. Unless you move to the island (why not?), you’ll only have enough time for a handful of hikes. The best way to experience Réunion is by spending several days on one of its many hiking trails. …
La Réunion is known as the “intense island” – a place for adventure lovers. For hikers, the scenic mountainous interior lined with hundreds of trails is absolute paradise. Hiking is by far the best way to get close to the dramatic ravines and massive peaks, but also to soak up the essence of the island …
Reunion is often overlooked by travellers in favour of its famous neighbour – Mauritius. While Mauritius boasts postcard perfect white sand beaches with crystal blue water, Reunion tends to be known as a hiker’s dream. But between the many mountain trails, the French island also has a handful of swim spots of its own that …
The Dolomites in north-eastern Italy are known for their stunning rock formations and crystal blue lakes. There are many ways you can experience the mountains, but one of the best is through one of the many multi day hikes. There are many official trails – Alta Via routes – ranging from 6 to 13 days …
Long gone are the days when airlines used to give you free check-in luggage on intercontinental flights. Nowadays, only the Middle Eastern airlines still include free check-in luggage on their long-haul flights. But for the most part, airlines will charge a fee for check-in luggage. Which means, the only free thing you can travel with …