An ATV tour in Cappadocia is one of the best things to include on your itinerary. It’s an incredible way to see the many valleys – including the famous Red Valley and Rose Valley – whilst providing heaps of fun for a relatively small cost. After spending a few weeks in Turkey, this has to …
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A Cappadocia Red Valley hike is not one to be missed if you’re heading anywhere near this region in Turkey. It’s undoubtedly one of the best hikes in Cappadocia – if not the best. Although it’s primarily referred to as the Red Valley trail, it also leads through the neighbouring Rose Valley too, which is …
Heading on an Ihlara Valley hike is one of the best things to do if you’re heading anywhere around this region in Turkey and love the outdoors. It’s particularly popular among those who are heading to Cappadocia and is an impressive canyon trek that can be tailored to almost any type of walker’s fitness level, …
Hiking in Interlaken and the surrounding areas is one of the best things to do in Switzerland. It’s an unbelievable hiking destination that offers a variety of trails for a range of fitness levels whilst still providing awe-inspiring and panoramic views over the unbelievable scenery. I’ve spent almost a month in Interlaken exploring all of …
Iseltwald is a tiny fairy-tale village in Switzerland that less than 500 lucky people get to call home. It’s littered with picturesque Swiss houses and sprinkled with lakeside cafés and restaurants offering views of the snow-capped mountains in every direction. After spending a month in Switzerland and visiting the village on a number of occasions, I’ve …
Interlaken is one of the most picturesque towns in Switzerland that’s nestled between two spectacular turquoise lakes: Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. With mountains on either side and a plethora of once-in-a-lifetime things to do, this is a place that should be on everyone’s bucket list. After spending just under a month here, I’ve collated …
If you’re heading to Italy in search of ancient historical tales, scrumptious food and vibrant streets filled with live musicians, then two days in Bologna won’t disappoint. You’ll find all of these things and more, and hopefully, capture some fantastic memories to take home with you. After spending some time in this wonderful city, I’ve …
If you’re heading to Alpstein mountain range in Appenzell in Switzerland, then a Saxer Lücke hike is one thing you’ll want to add to your itinerary. It’s one of the most impressive geological formations that protrudes as part of a fault in the Alpsteins. Whilst there are many routes which lead to Saxer Lücke, the …
If you’re visiting Appenzell and love the outdoors, then a Seealpsee hike is one thing that should be near the top of your list. It’s one of the best alpine lakes in the area – that by comparison to others – is quite easy to get to. Whilst there are multiple hikes which lead to …
If you’re heading to the Jungfrau Region, then it’s highly likely that a trip to Lauterbrunnen Valley will be on your Switzerland itinerary. And, if it’s not, then it definitely should be. It’s one of the prettiest villages in Switzerland and the closest thing you’ll get to a real-life fairy-tale setting. One of the best …
Oeschinensee Hike (Oeschinensee Wanderung in German) is a spectacular 15km hike that has the turquoise Lake Oeschinen in Switzerland as its centrepiece. Beginning in Kandersteg, the hike takes you from the bottom of the cable car station up to the lake where you’ll then commence a challenging and exciting circumnavigation of the lake followed by …
The Schäfler ridge hike is not just one of the best routes in the Appenzell region, but in all of Switzerland. Its peak sits at an altitude of 1925 meters, and whilst it’s not the tallest peak in the area, it’s one of the most popular due to the demanding snake-like trail that cascades around …