If you’re planning to explore the Dolomites but want to venture beyond the well trodden paths of Cortina and Val Gardena, then you need to add the small picturesque town of San Martino di Castrozza to your itinerary. It’s surrounded by the Pale di San Martino mountains, an often overlooked but absolutely beautiful region of …
Albania is an up-and-coming travel destination for those who enjoy going off the beaten path and exploring rugged landscapes. It is an absolute haven of towering mountains, tumbling waterfalls and turquoise blue lakes. If you love the outdoors, hiking and immersing yourself in nature, then northern Albania is the place for you. Since tourism is …
If you’re travelling to Lanzarote, this is your complete guide to where to stay, when to visit and the key regions to explore – with a focus on active adventure travel, I share the best hikes In Lanzarote, the best beaches to relax on and a suggested itinerary. Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands, …
If you’re looking for wild and rugged coastal beauty then you need to visit Tofino. It is a small surf town located on the western coast of Vancouver Island, best known for its laid-back vibe, thriving food scene and untamed beaches. Whether you want to go on an active adventure or kick back and relax, …
Wild swimming and cold water swimming are growing in popularity with more people getting outdoors and immersing themselves in nature. The truth is, all you really need to take a cold water dip is yourself and your swimming gear. However, if you plan to wild swim regularly then you can start to invest in some …
The Brenta group is one of the nine major mountain systems within the Dolomites region in northern Italy, and it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site which covers the area. Since it is the only Dolomites group to be located to the West of the Adige River, it’s often overlooked by travellers and …
Picos de Europa, otherwise known as the “peaks of Europe” is heaven for hikers. It encompasses a range of mountains in Northern Spain which stretch across three of the country’s provinces – Cantabria, Asturias and Leon. The national park itself is absolutely stunning, renowned for its towering limestone mountains, green pastures, charming villages and deep …
Amsterdam is one of my favourite cities in the world, it is the perfect balance of history, culture, architectural beauty and just top notch vibes. Being a Dutchie myself, I have visited on numerous occasions which means I have had the opportunity to tick off the most popular tourist attractions in the past, and can …
You’ve probably heard about the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site based around five pastel coloured towns perched on the beautiful and dramatic coastline of Northern Italy. The best way to explore this area is on foot, with a series of hiking trails not only connecting the famous five, but a whole host of …
When you think about hiking in Europe, destinations such as Switzerland, France, Italy and Norway probably come to mind. While these countries are absolutely stunning and are home to incredible hiking trails, there are numerous other lesser known spots which I think are worthy of your attention. Countries like Slovenia and Slovakia have towering mountains, …
