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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Winter in Austria isn’t just for skiers and snowboarders like you may have thought. For those of you who prefer snow underfoot at a slower pace (and want to actually hear the crunch of their boots instead of the whir of ski lifts) winter hiking in this country truly is a magical alternative. Picture quiet
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For those of you who like your walks with a side of jaw-dropping views and some hearty mountain lunches (and that smug sense of accomplishment that only comes after a good climb) then Tyrol is basically your dream destination. This part of Austria is literally made for hiking, and if you’re planning a broader alpine
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A Brief Overview of the Juliana Trail Looping around the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia and Italy is the stunning Juliana Trail. The Juliana Trail follows valleys, forest paths, and alpine meadows to weave its way through some of the most magical terrain in all of Europe. The design of the trail keeps hikers off
Tucked between craggy Alpine peaks and postcard-perfect valleys, Tyrol isn’t just beautiful. It’s almost suspiciously beautiful. It’s the kind of place where mountain views hit like a slow-motion movie montage and every trail seems to come with its own soundtrack of cowbells and rushing streams. For those of you who enjoy walking holidays that blend
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A good daypack is invisible. You put it on, you head out, and then you spend zero time thinking about it because it fits well, carries comfortably, and everything you need is where you expect it to be. A bad one, on the other hand, reminds you it exists every twenty minutes through a sore
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Brussels might be best known for its waffles, its international politics, and its surrealist art, but don’t let the city vibes of this place fool you. You see, it’s also a surprisingly great base for hikers. That’s because with all of its lush forests, riverside trails, and charming countryside paths that are all within easy
