Sure, some campers obsess over every ounce, meticulously calculating each gram before setting out. But even for the weight-conscious, there’s something irresistible about packing a few books—a portal to epic hiking journeys, close encounters with wild creatures, and the serenity of untouched landscapes.
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Long-distance hiking and wild camping, the perfect combo
Name a better duo than long-distance hiking and wild camping. In a world full of hectic schedules, few things offer such freedom as packing your backpack and heading out for a couple of days or weeks on the trail. Unfortunately, wild camping isn’t allowed everywhere. On these routes, however, it’s possible:
Continue Reading →Camping along the Laugavegur, Iceland’s most beautiful hiking trail
The Laugavegur captures the best Iceland has to offer in a 55-kilometre long-distance trail. Over three or four days, you’ll hike through an incredible colour display of mountains, lava fields, glaciers and geothermal activity. Along the way, you can camp in the most photogenic locations. In this blog post, you will find everything you need to know about camping along the Laugavegur.
Continue Reading →Albania: Italian vibes in the Balkan
Quiz question: which country has a Riviera in its south, Alps in its north and serves the best pizza outside of Italy? Answer: Albania. This is perhaps the last country in Europe where travelling still equals real adventure and where a small budget poses no problem.
Continue Reading →Volunteering and hiking on Skopelos, the greenest island in Greece
In April 2022, we spent several weeks on Skopelos, one of the islands of the Northern Sporades. We rolled up our sleeves to keep the island’s ancient kalderimi clear. In between work, we discovered that Skopelos is an excellent destination for hiking.
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