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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...

Hiking in the Lake District doesn't have to break the bank

Article · 20 Nov 2024

Explore premium hiking spots for less

Premium hiking destinations don’t need to come with premium price tags. With a bit of forward planning, you can explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locations without overspending. Whether you’re admiring the serene lakes of the Lake...

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Article · 4 Jul 2024

Slovenia's Juliana Trail – what you need to know

Making a circuit of Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, the Juliana trek takes in some less familiar valleys along with well-known spots such as Lake Bohinj and Bled. Designed to...

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Article · 22 Oct 2022

Cycling in Montenegro: The Kotor Serpentine

The tiny Balkan nation of Montenegro is making its mark on the tourist map, primarily for historic towns and epic mountain hiking. However, over just a few days Melissa Davies...

The Valbona valley from the top of the pass

Article · 6 Nov 2021

Walking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail: everything you need to know

The Peaks of the Balkans is a cross-border long-distance trail through Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo's spectacularly wild and rugged borderlands. Whilst the popularity of the...

View south from the hiking trail to Sis, near Beli, on the island of Cres, Croatia © Rudolf Abraham

Article · 26 Jun 2019

Hiking along the island trails of Croatia

Croatia’s beautiful islands might not be particularly high but they are wonderful places to hike, says Rudolf Abraham

Parenzana cycle route just outside Grožnjan, Istria, Croatia. © Rudolf Abraham

Article · 6 Mar 2019

Pedalling the Parenzana: a long-distance cycle route in Croatia, Slovenia and Italy

Cicerone author Rudolf Abraham and his young daughter set off on the Parenzana, a long-distance cycle route in Croatia, Slovenia and Italy.