If you’re looking for a multi-day trek in Georgia, you’ve probably heard of the classically popular Mestia to Ushguli hike. It’s famous for a good reason. It passes through numerous traditional Svan villages, swings by centuries-old towers, and brings you within hearing distance of massive glaciers (yes, glaciers make sounds!). Most people would hike this …
Norway is known by Americans for reindeer and the Northern Lights, and by Europeans for being the leader in electric vehicles – also often quickly referred to as EVs. EVs are gaining steam across Europe as countries seek to decarbonise their vehicle fleets. Norway, being particularly ahead of the curve, has mandated that from 2025, …
Berlin and its surrounds are undeniably, an absolute paradise for people who love outdoor adventure but hate to sweat. Why? Because it is extremely flat. The highest point in Brandenburg is 201 metres, whereas the highest point in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (the northern neighbouring state) is 179.2 meters. That’s a speed bump in geographical terms. The surrounding flatness …
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, …
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 …
After decades of being closed off to foreign visitors up until the 90s, Albania is increasingly becoming a coveted travel destination, right up there with the likes of Greece and Croatia, but for a fraction of the cost. People rave about the Albanian riviera which is still relatively free of the crowds you might face …
Most people coming to Ireland, either come to see Temple Bar in Dublin or the Cliffs of Moher. But if you want to see the famous landscapes that the Irish fairytales are all about, then you should go to Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is a popular route that is best experienced by bicycle so …
While Dublin is famous as the capital of Guinness and also as the ‘Emerald Isle’, a lesser known fun fact is that it has a number of cliffy coasts and a sizeable national park to the south. The coastal walks in Bray and Howth are two of the most popular routes for city dwellers, but …
If you ever find yourself in the Northern Hemisphere around December to February, bogged down in the winter blues, and in serious need of vitamin D, southern Spain is your answer. Specifically Andalusia. With only on average 7 days of rain in the rainiest month of December (compare that to 23 in Ireland…), it’s a …