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Hiking

Leave Nothing but Footsteps

Explore our collection of travel stories that take you on unforgettable hiking journeys. Discover thrilling hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views and over terrains that suit different skill levels, from beginner to advanced. From leisurely strolls through lush forests and serene valleys to challenging summit climbs, these are some of the world’s best hikes.

All Hiking Stories

Lágrimas por Granada

Tears for Granada

In the Footsteps of Al-Andalus

From cave hotels and Geopark badlands to olive mills, starlit observatories and the Alhambra itself, Tears for Granada follows Boabdil’s old kingdom across the Sierra Nevada, ending with flamenco in..
A hiker stands silhouetted against a solar eclipse near the summit of Rastkogel, high above the Zillertal, with sweeping views across the Alpine peaks.

Hiking and Caving in the Zillertal

Under a Crescent Sun

Three days in the Zillertal in Tyrol: We hike a smugglers’ pass, taste bergkäse straight from the copper kettle, descend into a marble cave shaped by colliding continents, and wittness..
A hiker stands on bare rock before a sea of clouds from which the snow-covered peaks of the Cariboo Mountains rise

Up and down in Canada’s west

By helicopter onto the ridge, by rope down into the mountain

Alberta is famous for its vastness and hides the best just below the surface: white buffalo at Métis Crossing, a forest starting over after the fire, a mountain that has..
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Exploring Chiriquí, Panama

From Volcanic Slopes to Sacred Waters

Panama is a country best understood in layers. Elevation, climate, culture and coastline shift within hours, sometimes within minutes. For adventurer and writer Simon Schöpf, this journey into Panama’s western..
A hiker stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking a rugged mountain landscape with small lakes, part of the La Porta del Cel trek in Alt Pirineu Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain, October 2025.

Hiking the Porta del Cel, Catalonia

Wild Beauty of 'The Gateway to Heaven'

Hiking the Porta del Cel - the ‘Gateway to Heaven’ - is one of the Pyrenees’ most demanding and rewarding mountain experiences. The trail runs across wild cirques, glacial lakes..
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Costa Rica’s Wild Treasures

Discover a jaw-dropping abundance of wildlife

So small, yet full of records: in relation to its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and 99 percent of its electricity..
A hiker walks past a rustic building in the Val d’Aran, Pyrenees, Spain, on a bear observation tour in October 2025.

Experience the Pyrenees of Catalonia

Music, Bears and Stars in Alt Pirineu Natural Park

If you are looking for travel experiences in Catalonia, you will be spoilt for choice. We have sought out some that offer a lesser-known but more intimate and special side..
Hiking the Antilope Falls in Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Belize

Hidden secrects of Belize

Endless rainforests, crystal-clear rivers and mysterious caves

While famous for its crystal-clear waters filled with astonishing sea life, Belize has a lot to offer on land as well. Above the surface, endless rainforests cradle crystal-clear rivers and..
Midsummer nights in Levi, Finnish Lapland

Midsummer Night in Levi, Finland

When the day dances on forever

In Levi, Finnish Lapland, the sun doesn’t set for 46 days. Time softens, moods shift, and nature surges under endless light. This is summer beyond the clock — where canoeing..
Midsummer nights in Levi, Finnish Lapland

Best Summer Experiences in Levi

Light, Air, and Finnish Lapland at Its Best

Levi isn’t just for snow. In summer, it’s a land of midnight sun, floating saunas, mountain trails, and forest cooking. Reindeer roam, salmon smokes over fire, and time stretches endlessly...
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