Physical demands

Nature

Sri Lanka

Knuckles from Deanston and Riverston: how to choose the right hike

Two access points, two different paces and one important decision: in Knuckles, choose a specific hike before booking accommodation or transport.

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Nature

Vietnam

Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng by Cave Type and Level of Effort

A useful decision to make before booking: compare the navigable cave, the underground boardwalk and the multi-day expedition without confusing them.

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Routes

Finland

Kvarken from Vaasa, with Björkö trails and rising land

In Björkö, west of Vaasa, sea and land sketch a landscape that changes slowly. This visit helps you choose between a short walk, a long hike and an outing that depends on the ferry.

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Culture

Georgia

Mestia and Chalaadi: a base for understanding Upper Svaneti

Two days in Mestia let you combine manuscripts, Svan towers and a hike to Chalaadi Glacier before deciding whether to continue to Ushguli.

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Nature

Guyana

Iwokrama: combining the canopy walkway, river and mountain

Iwokrama is best experienced as a stay of several nights: the canopy walkway, the Essequibo and Turtle Mountain offer very different rhythms and levels of exertion.

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Practical guides

Malawi

Mount Mulanje routes, huts and weather for a planned trek

In southern Malawi, Mount Mulanje offers everything from a walk beside waterfalls to several days among plateaus and mountain huts. The important decision is not reaching the summit, but matching the route, bookings and weather margin to your plans.

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Routes

Slovakia

Banská Štiavnica through its tajchy and mining galleries

A two-day escape to understand Banská Štiavnica through its steep historic centre, visitable mines and historic reservoirs that once powered its economy.

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Practical guides

Monaco

Monaco-Ville on foot: the Rock, Saint-Martin and the harbour

A day in Monaco-Ville works best when you take the bus uphill and save the walking for the Rock, its gardens and the descent to the harbour.

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Culture

South Africa

Mapungubwe brings archaeology and savanna together in a sprawling park

A visit to Mapungubwe requires careful planning: the hill, ancient settlements, the three-country viewpoint and roads that shape the route.

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Nature

Spain

Exploring Zumaia’s Flysch Coast from Viewpoints and Trails

In Zumaia, the best plan is not to make your way down to the rocks at all costs. It is to choose between trails, viewpoints and the sea according to the time available and the state of the tide.

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Nature

Ecuador

Llaviucu and Toreadora: Two Gateways to Cajas National Park

Two sectors, two elevations and one useful rule: choose a Cajas hike according to your acclimatization, available time and the day’s conditions.

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Nature

Argentina

Planning Separate Visits to Ischigualasto and Talampaya

Two adjoining parks, two visiting rhythms and one fossil basin: what changes between Ischigualasto and Talampaya, and how to plan your visit thoughtfully.

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