Europe

West Highland Way of Scotland

Experience the Scottish Highlands The most popular hiking destination in the United Kingdom is the West Highland Way. It is the first official long-distance footpath in the British country of Scotland. The West Highland Way hiking trail is about 152 kilometers long and spans from the north of Glasgow up to the Scottish Highlands. The […]

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Spain’s Sierra de Guadarrama

The Peaks of Sierra de Guadarrama Sierra de Guadarrama is a chain of mountains located in the middle of the Sierra de Gredos of the Avila province and the Sierra de Ayllon of the Guadalajara province. Sierra de Guadarrama stretches from a southwest to northeast direction and spans 80 km. The highest peak in Sierra […]

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The French Alps

Skiing and More in the heart of Europe The French Alps is a European mountain range that lies across the countries Austria, Slovenia, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Its name is derived from the Latin words albus (white) and altus (high). The French Alps is also popular for one of its mountains, Mont Blanc, rising […]

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Corfu Trail, Greece

Hiking Adventure in the Greek Island of Corfu Off the Sarande coast in Albania is the Greek island of Corfu. Kerkyra, which is the Greek name of Corfu, is said to have come from the name of the mythological nymph Korkyra. The beautiful nymph Korkyra, who is the daughter of the river god Asopus and […]

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Troodos Mountains, Cyprus

Discover the Wonders of Cyprus through the Troodos Hiking Trails Located in the center of the island nation of Cyprus is the Troodos Mountains. The Troodos Mountains, which is the biggest mountain range in Cyprus, is considered by many as a walker’s paradise. Hikers and trekkers enjoy hiking vacations in the picture-perfect scenery that the […]

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The Snaefellsnes Peninsula of Iceland

The Pristine Snaefellsnes Located in Iceland, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula contains a magnificent national park in which a towering volcano (Snaefellsjokull Glacier) with a height of 1,446 meters continues to stand the test of time. Surrounding the majestic glacier are hiking paths that can be toured within a week or so. These hiking paths boast numerous […]

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The Picos de Europa of Spain

Adventurer’s Picos de Europa Found at the Spanish state of Cantabria, Picos de Europa is a national park that boasts a variety of unique flora and fauna. Basically, the Picos de Europa National Park consists of three mountain masses – Andara (eastern), El Cornion (western), and Los Urrielles (central). These massifs are divided by the […]

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The Bavarian Forest of Germany

Breath-taking Woodlands in the Heart of Europe Situated at South-eastern Germany, the Bavarian Forest is the country’s first-ever national park. Established in 1970, this landmark boasts beautiful landscapes and unique species of plants and animals. As the biggest closed woodland area in Central Europe, it is enclosed between the Austrian Border/ Bohemian Forest and the […]

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