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Staying in Mountain Huts in Europe: Everything You Need to Know {+best tours}
Staying in mountain huts in Europe, also known as refuges or rifugios, offers a unique way to experience the natural beauty of the European Alps on a more eco-friendly style of travel. These huts provide a place to rest and shelter for hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts traversing the diverse … Read More
Mont Blanc Hike Elevation vs AV1
Mont Blanc Hike Elevation vs AV1 Hello Outdoor Lovers – A question I get asked – should you do the Tour du Mont Blanc in the Alps or the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites for an awesome multi-day hut to hut hike? Well, it depends on your capacity to enjoy downhills. … Read More
Hike the Longest Art Exhibit in World, Via Transilvanica Trail Markers Guide
Are you curious about the Via Transilvanica trail markers that line this 1400 km hike in Romania? (You’re going to want to give your internet a minute to load.) The Via Transilvanica trail markers will blow your mind. As a hiker, I love the opportunity to mix up Culture and … Read More
Hut to Hut Hiking Packing List [Dolomites minimalist]
Rota Vicentina Blog : 10 Things I learned on my 1st Solo Adventure
If you’re looking for a Rota Vicentina blog for an honest opinion on this Portuguese coastal destination, you’ve come to the right place! This network of hiking trails, authentic fishing villages and cycling area is located in the Alentejo and Algarve provinces in the south of Portugal is a nature … Read More
Basic Tips for Your First Hut to Hut Hike [like a pro]
Not sure what to expect? Here’s a list of the basic tips for your first hut to hut hike based on my personal experience in the Alps and Dolomites for the past 5 years with my kids. Trust me, a hut to hut hike vacation can be life-changing. A hiking … Read More
Is Hiking Dangerous? [With Statistics] 2024
As an avid hiker, physical therapist, and self-proclaimed worry wort mom, I often find myself pondering the question: is hiking dangerous? I mean, sure, I love to hit the trails and explore the great outdoors, but I can’t help but worry about all the potential hazards out there. I’ve included … Read More
Cinque Terre Lovers Walk [Via dell’Amore] Open: A Guide to the Famous Trail
This Cinque Terre Lovers Walk (Via Dell’Amore) is a famous walking route is set to reopen in July 2024 after being closed for over a decade due to a landslide that caused injuries to four tourists and required repairs. If you’re looking for a romantic walk in Italy, look no … Read More
Kotor Fortress Hike – You Can do it (not in flip flops)
Hike from Old town Kotor to St John’s Fortress on this 1.7 mile walk in Kotor, Montenegro. Including GPX stages for your phone and food and cultural highlights. It’s absolutely worth the 1:30 -2 hours walk (up 1,350 steps) the Kotor Fortress hike to get expansive views above the Bay … Read More