There are many wonderful things to see and do in Kotor, Montenegro. Kotor is a beautiful city in one of Europe’s most impressive fjords. Surrounded by huge rocky mountains and full of pretty architecture, Kotor is one of Europe’s ultimate bucket list destinations. Whether you are visiting for just a day or are staying for […]
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Hiking England’s tallest waterfall!
Cautley Spout is a spectacular waterfall that few people have heard of let alone visited. Cautley Spout is said to be England’s tallest waterfall and can be found in a sleepy part of the Yorkshire Dales in the county of Cumbria. Most people ignore this part of the Dales in favour for the famous three […]
Yorkshire’s Best Hike for escaping the crowds
Do you enjoy escaping the crowds whilst you hike? Do you prefer quieter walks? There are so many fantastic walks in Yorkshire to try. Yet some paths such as the one to Malham Cove is spectacular yet busy. Yet this impressive geographical feature also attracts impressed crowds. Luckily the Yorkshire Dales National Park is large […]
10 unmissable Hikes in China
China is a gigantic country. The Middle Kingdom offers a treasure trove of hikes across the country from its colossal Himalayas in the South, holy mountains in its heartland, low lying mountains in the East and of course the Great Wall of China snaking on peaks protecting the North. There are many stunning treks in […]
One Day on Tianmen Mountain
Terrifying skywalks, misty mountains and a gigantic cave awaited me. I was on a cable car, heading up a mountain I knew very little about. My decision to visit Tianmen mountain was a very spontaneous one! After a very early start, a shaky plane ride, feeling slightly ill, I was torn between heading straight to […]
Discover Paradise on Earth at Plitviče Lakes
The sunlight glistened on each individual water droplet. The water was falling over the edge into turquoise-blue lakes creating the most spectacular waterfalls I believe I have ever seen. Plitvice truly was Paradise on earth. Almost from the moment you arrive at Plitvice your eyes are spoiled for choice. After buying your ticket you walk […]
Best Winter Hike in Stockholm Hellasgården
Is Hellasgården the best winter hike in Stockholm, Sweden? Stockholm is a wonderful city full of beautiful architecture and culture. The Swedish capital also boasts an impressive abundance of nature. The hundreds of islands that make up the city and surrounding area are perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet with […]
Scrambling up Tryfan
Alex and I were walking up a mountain. This was the only day of the trip to Wales I had asked Alex to plan. We greeted a group who were descending down the mountain, climbing gear draped over their shoulders, when I asked how to pronounce the name of the mountain. The mountain I had […]