Sofia is one of Europe’s easiest capitals to combine with hiking, with Vitosha Mountain rising directly above the city and several quieter day-hike areas within easy reach. These seven hikes around Sofia range from waterfalls and urban-to-foothill walks to summit routes, gorge trails and longer mountain climbs. Why Hike in Sofia It’s one of the
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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 is surrounded by some of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most accessible mountain scenery, with forest trails, traditional highland villages and rugged Dinaric peaks all within reach of the city. These hikes around Sarajevo range from easy urban and park walks to full-day mountain routes across Trebević, Bjelašnica and the surrounding highlands. Why Hike in and
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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 offers far more walking than its famous city walls suggest, with steep viewpoint climbs, pine-covered hills and island trails all within easy reach of the Old Town. These hikes in and around Dubrovnik range from short coastal walks and shaded island routes to tougher climbs overlooking the Adriatic. Why Hike in Dubrovnik Dubrovnik might
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Choosing the right hiking footwear is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning a hike or walking holiday. The wrong pair can turn even a gentle day on the trail into an uncomfortable slog, while the right choice can quietly support you mile after mile without you giving your feet a second
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Dubrovnik might be 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 up views worth
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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 multi-day
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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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