The Transardennaise leads the hiker straight through the thickest forests of Belgium. These dark woods are perhaps the only ones in the country where you can wander for hours without meeting anyone. A seven-day crossing of the Ardennes is adventurous and rough, but on a human scale. Allons-y!
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6 reasons why you have to visit El Petén
El Petén is without a doubt the wildest part of Guatemala. Deep in the jungle lies the heart of what was once a thriving Maya civilization. Stumbling upon one of their old temples or stone structures, covered with vines and vegetation or neatly excavated, is the highlight of any trip through this land.
But Petén is more than just temples. Its rainforests teem with birds and wildlife. They are the perfect playgrounds for adventurers, water lovers and ornithologists. Even a couple of months are not enough to discover this vast region, to explore the ancient Maya world and to have endless meetings with some of Guatemala’s most pristine nature. Are you ready to take a walk on the wild side?
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