Tag: hiking
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Exploring the Great Rift Valley in Kenya
The road spread like a winding ribbon up the mountain, emerging onto a viewpoint. A sheer cliff that fell hundreds of metres vertical, revealing the flat expanse of the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. This was an absolute highlight of our motorbiking trip around Africa, and had some of the most striking geography of anywhere…
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Your Guide to the Best Hiking in South Korea
When you picture South Korea, your mind probably goes to neon signs, busy cities, and K-pop performances rather than hiking. It doesn’t have a reputation as a destination for those who love the outdoors. And yet, hiking is South Korea’s national pastime. About 70% of the country’s terrain is made up of low, forested mountains.…
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Complete Guide to Hiking in Finland (2025)
With almost 74% of the country covered in forest, it comes as no surprise that there is some fantastic hiking in Finland. Pick any of the 41 national parks, and you will find marked trails that can lead you on short strolls or multi-day hikes. I visited Urho-Kekkonen National Park in February 2025 for a…
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6 Best Day Trips From Bansko, Bulgaria
It takes somewhere pretty special to make thousands of travelers settle down. The small town of Bansko in Bulgaria has managed. Thousands of expats and digital nomads now call Bansko their home base, including me. It is a pretty magical place. It is a village with cobblestone streets at the base of a modern ski…
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