A Brief Overview of the Cape Wrath Trail The Cape Wrath Trail spans 230 miles from Fort William to a remote lighthouse at Cape Wrath, the most northwestern point of mainland Britain. Walking these 230 miles takes a hiker and turns them into an explorer. It’s not a simple but challenging hike; it’s a full-blown
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It’s one of the few capitals in Europe (actually, in the world) where nature isn’t something you drive to. It’s something that you walk straight into! For those of you who enjoy hiking but without the hassle of complicated logistics or packed parking lots, Sofia is a dream base. The city is hugged by ridges
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Headtorches are those items you don’t think about much until you really need them. Whether it’s an early alpine start, late finish on a long hike, or simply finding your way after dark, a reliable light source will quickly become essential. A head torch is more practical than using a handheld torch and phones as
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Sarajevo might be known for its rich history and complex past (and incredible ćevapi too), but for those of you who enjoy spending your weekends in hiking boots instead of museum lines, the surrounding hills and mountains offer something even better: hiking trails. You see, this is a city that is literally hugged on all
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Trekking poles are one of those things you either dismiss completely or wonder how you ever hiked without them. Most people fall into the first camp right up until they’re grinding down a long descent with burning knees and someone glides past them looking effortless with a pair of poles. That tends to change the
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Sarajevo is one of those rare cities where you can sip strong Bosnian coffee in the old bazaar, hear the call to prayer echo off Austro-Hungarian facades, and then lace up your boots and be on a forested mountain trail within the hour. Tucked into a scenic valley and surrounded by peaks, it’s a place
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Dubrovnik might be a town that is most well-known for its ancient walls, its shiny stone streets, and its global Game of Thrones fame, but there’s a wild side here too, and it’s super appealing to anyone who loves a good pair of hiking boots. This neat and fast-growing corner of Croatia is a dream
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Dubrovnik might be the most famous for its towering stone walls (and its undeniable Game of Thrones cred), but for anyone who simply enjoys stretching their legs beyond the Old Town, there’s a whole world of walking waiting just outside the city gates. Think rocky coastal trails, shady pine forests, and hilltop forts that serve
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Backpacks Getting the wrong backpack is one of those mistakes you don’t fully appreciate until you’re three days into a trip with a pack that sits badly, digs in at the hips, and makes every uphill feel harder than it should. By that point there’s honestly not much you can do about it! For most
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A windswept peninsula, centuries of history, and eight days of walking through one of Ireland’s most captivating landscapes — the Dingle Way is long-distance hiking at its most immersive. On the southwestern shore of Ireland, you’ll find the Dingle Peninsula, a wildly remote chunk of land that is home to one of Europe’s most well-known
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