The Dolomites are unlike other ranges in the Alpine region, and the idea of trekking through these jagged peaks fascinated me. These Italian pale rocky mountains make you feel like walking through a lunar landscape and offer stunning views, challenging hikes and exhilarating climbs. Renowned… Read More »Alta Via 4 Itinerary: A 7-Day Technical Guide to the Dolomites
Hiking is beautifully simple where all you need are shoes, a backpack and yourself. The most important piece of kit is the hiking shoes or boots. Then, comes the daypack to carry the essentials which will keep you fuelled, dry and safe on your explorations.… Read More »Ultimate Hiking Kit List: What’s in the Daypack?
If you’ve completed all the hikes on The Best Mountain Day Hikes, then don’t worry there are more to conquer! Here are the next best 5-day hikes (6th to 10th) including my favourite UK day hike and a mix from around the world. The criteria… Read More »The Best Mountain Hikes 2.0
If you only had a single day to do an unforgettable hike, where would you go? That’s not an easy question and is very subjective depending on what you prefer. A perfect hiking day for me is a mountain summit hike with stunning panoramic views.… Read More »The Best Mountain Day Hikes
Crafting the perfect itinerary for 3 days in Lisbon was exactly what I needed when searching for my next solo travel destination back in early 2023. I already had an incredible lineup of group travel planned for the year—including a deeply moving Belgium Battlefield tour,… Read More »The Perfect 3 Days in Lisbon Itinerary (Solo Travel Guide)
So you’ve decided to join the world of backpacking and want to travel the world in a minimalist style. The question is, what do I need to pack to stay in a Hostel? Here is my trusted packing list of the essentials that have been… Read More »Packing List for Hostelling: What’s in the Backpack?
Why would someone want to go backpacking on their own without friends, family, or a partner? Where do you even start planning and finding places to go and stay? These were some of my questions when I first considered a Solo backpacking trip back in… Read More »Daring to go Solo : A First Solo Backpacking Trip
