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Affordable seafood is a highlight of the Camino dos Faros

Article · 20 Nov 2024

Discover the best budget-friendly trails

Some of the most breathtaking trails offer incredible adventures without stretching your wallet. Whether you're seeking the dramatic landscapes of Scotland, the sunlit shores of Spain, or the untamed wilderness of Eastern Europe, these four...

The Hungarian Parliament building stands beside the Danube in Budapest

Article · 5 Jun 2024

Cycling the Danube: the Black Forest to Budapest

Rising in the German Black Forest, the Danube River runs for 2,772 km through 10 countries on its way to the Black Sea. In this post, we cover all the key facts you need to know...

The Romanian Mountains

Article · 29 Feb 2020

The Romanian Mountains: what you need to know

When you think of Romania, you might think of Transylvania and Dracula. But what else do you know about this eastern European country? For one thing, it is roughly the same size...

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Feature · 8 Jan 2020

The Mountains of Romania: hiking in the rugged Carpathians

‘What do you know about Romania?’ Ask someone this question and chances are their eyes will glaze over instantly. Janneke Klop didn’t know the first thing about this...

Cycling along the Danube

Article · 11 Mar 2016

Cycling the Danube: Budapest to the Black Sea

The 2772km-long Danube is Europe’s second longest river (behind the Volga). Rising in the German Black Forest, it runs through 10 countries on its way to the Black Sea. In this...

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Feature · 28 Jun 2015

The Carpathian Mountains – the last European wilderness?

Jonathan Cook and his trekking companion, James, were looking for an alternative but affordable trekking destination that didn't involve flying to the ends of the earth. The...