For a long time, Slovakia was a country that visitors slid into en route to somewhere else. However, it’s starting to shine in its own right nowadays, with something to offer adventurers throughout most seasons. Read our guide on the best time to slide into Slovakia, and stay awhile.
Hiking in Poland takes you into some of Europe’s lesser-known trekking terrain and a plethora of fine national parks. These day trips are at the top of our hiking polls.
If you look at a topographic map of Poland, it will tell you quickly why hiking is in the country’s DNA. Here are our ten reasons to make hiking in Poland your next natural adventure.
It’s amazing that so many of us have to ask this question, given that they are one of the major mountain ranges in Europe, covering nearly 1,500km. And stretch through eight countries. Read on to get your head around this colossal range.
Most people are craving some Carpathian time when they head to Poland, as well as plenty of time to themselves in a country that is a gift to adventurers. Working out the best time for you may depend on your chosen mountain range.
With over four hundred national parks to choose from, here are some that rarely hit the top ten lists but are definitely worth flagging, exploring and supporting.
Mountain walking holidays can feel daunting for some, but we all have to start somewhere. So don’t be put off by big peaks and towering summits. There are plenty of easy mountain walks with trails where you can still be in the presence of greatness. Read more.
Hiking in the Alps, Carpathians or Pyrenees, to name but a few, is to experience poetry in motion. If you have a need to escape to mountains, keep reading for some of the most exquisite elevated trails, for those seeking moderate or more strenuous adventures.
July is a time to seek out adventures that take you away from peak season fever into calmer, cooler terrain. You could swap the Amalfi for Austria, or Barcelona’s beaches for Pyrenean coastal trails. For more July gems, read on.
July can get a bit jammed in certain parts of the world, although we do have a wide array of ambles that take you into cooler, calmer hiking terrain. Swap the Amalfi Coast for the Alpe-Adria Trail, or the South of France for the South Downs Way. Read more.
Between the heat, hordes, and hassle, travelling in August can be offputting. So we are going to take you off the beaten path, with tours that boast still glacial lakes to plunge into or quiet forests to shade in.
If you are seeking out remote trails with a bed, bathroom and a bit of banter at the end of the day, then here are some of our favourite mountain huts as well as some general hut hints.
