You’ve probably heard of the Alps, but I’m guessing you’ve never heard of the Tatra Mountains. We thought it was a hidden secret in Europe, but as it turned out – not so much. This relatively small mountain range is nestled between Poland and Slovakia. It is massively loved and visited by both countries. So, …
The Best Day Hikes in Réunion Island
With hundreds of trails weaving across mountains, gorges, beaches, and waterfalls, you’ll be spoilt for choice on Réunion Island. Unless you move to the island (why not?), you’ll only have enough time for a handful of hikes. The best way to experience Réunion is by spending several days on one of its many hiking trails. …
A Multi-day Hike into the Cirques of Réunion Island
La Réunion is known as the “intense island” – a place for adventure lovers. For hikers, the scenic mountainous interior lined with hundreds of trails is absolute paradise. Hiking is by far the best way to get close to the dramatic ravines and massive peaks, but also to soak up the essence of the island …
Hiking in the Accursed Mountains (or rather, the Albanian Alps)
After decades of being closed off to foreign visitors up until the 90s, Albania is increasingly becoming a coveted travel destination, right up there with the likes of Greece and Croatia, but for a fraction of the cost. People rave about the Albanian riviera which is still relatively free of the crowds you might face …
Cycling the Ring of Kerry: A 4-Day Cycle Tour
Most people coming to Ireland, either come to see Temple Bar in Dublin or the Cliffs of Moher. But if you want to see the famous landscapes that the Irish fairytales are all about, then you should go to Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is a popular route that is best experienced by bicycle so …
Hikes Accessible by Public Transport In and Around Dublin, Ireland
While Dublin is famous as the capital of Guinness and also as the ‘Emerald Isle’, a lesser known fun fact is that it has a number of cliffy coasts and a sizeable national park to the south. The coastal walks in Bray and Howth are two of the most popular routes for city dwellers, but …
Europe’s Sunniest Winter Escape: Andalusia, Spain
If you ever find yourself in the Northern Hemisphere around December to February, bogged down in the winter blues, and in serious need of vitamin D, southern Spain is your answer. Specifically Andalusia. With only on average 7 days of rain in the rainiest month of December (compare that to 23 in Ireland…), it’s a …
From Dresden to Prague: Cycling Along the Elbe
The Elbe cycle path is one of the most beloved cycling routes in Europe, with the 225km stretch between Dresden, Germany and Prague, Czechia being one of the most stunning. The area around the Swiss Saxon National Park is particularly stunning, but no day along the route will leave you without a full camera card. …
Everything You Need to Know for Travelling to Iceland on a Budget
The best way to visit Iceland on a budget is to not visit Iceland. While flight prices may be extremely cheap to this picturesque European destination, you likely will not get a good value for your travel money as you might in places like Africa or South America. We spent about $300 a day, or …
How to Avoid Tourists during 1 Day Around the Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a fairly popular day trip route from Reykjavik, so the trick to enjoying the route is to stay ahead of the crowds and the tour buses. If you’re visiting Iceland during one of the endless daylight months (e.g. May, June, July or August), try getting to the first stop a few …