Tag: off-the-beaten-track

My Experience on the Cross-Country South Korea Bike Trail

Did you know that you can cycle the entire way across South Korea? In fact, it is the best way to visit the country. South Korea’s Cross-Country Bicycle Route stretches 633 kilometres from Incheon in the northwest to Busan on the southeast coast. A mixture of bike paths and quiet country roads takes the cyclist…
Inari, Finland: How to Visit the Sámi Cultural Capital

Inari, Finland, is a small village with big cultural importance. It is considered the cultural capital of the Sámi people. Considered Europe’s only indigenous group, the Sámi are reindeer herders, living well above the Arctic circle. Their homelands stretch through Lapland, across the North of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. If you want to understand…
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…
An Overlanding Adventure on the Georgian Military Road

This 210-kilometre mountain road takes you into the heart of the Caucasus mountains.
How to Spend a Weekend in Melnik, Bulgaria’s Wine Capital

The historical town of Melnik is a great place to drink wine, go hiking and soak in hotsprings.
The Ultimate Guide to Plovdiv: Europe’s Oldest City

Here’s your guide to Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest city, and one of its coolest.
A Roadtrip From Bulgaria to Turkey

On a road trip from Bulgaria to Turkey, you’ll experience two continents, three millennia, and about four hundred roadside gözleme (Turkish flatbreads stuffed with delicious fillings). Driving from Europe to Asia sounds pretty badass. In reality, you just cross a bridge. Istanbul straddles the two continents, an eternal in-between. I spent two weeks driving from…
Discover Cairo: 10 Unique Adventures Beyond the Pyramids

Don’t let the chaos put you off: Cairo is a lovable, beautiful city. Spend a few days discovering the lesser-known neighborhoods and attractions. You wonn’t regret it!