‘I wished our first meeting hadn’t started an hour and a half late…at least not the very first one!’ Mihalis laughed, pointing to an invisible watch on his hairy wrist. ‘This isn’t the kind of Greece you know…time doesn’t exist in Ikaria!’ His explosive laugh caused us, the foreign volunteers, to pause with our buttered homemade bread slices halfway to our mouths. Later that day, Mihalis called out for help from a height, making me think he had a flat tire. But once I reached the top of the hill, I saw his van’s rear wheels were dangling into nothingness. My body froze – petrified – and I rem ..read more

I sat in a hostel room in Maribor, northeastern Slovenia, hiking gear and packaged food strewn all over my bed. I was planning to start walking the Slovenian Mountain Trail the following day but I still knew almost nothing about it. Established in 1953, It’s one of the oldest long distance mountain trails in the world and constantly appears in ‘Top 10’ lists, and yet I could hardly find any decent information on it (in English, anyway). Does anybody actually walk it? Was I missing something? Then I found a stat which explained exactly what I was signing up for. I was comfortable with the 550 ..read more

Caravan holidays are making a comeback. With the cost of holidays rising, this cheaper alternative is a cost-effective and flexible option for an impromptu weekend getaway. Whatever your age the thrill of a caravan holiday is hard to beat. Still not convinced? We’ve put together 8 reasons why you should go on a caravan holiday. Freedom to travel Your options are limitless. All you need is the open road, Google maps and a campsite. Whether you fancy visiting the UK or Europe you can go there without having to shell out the expensive costs of hotel accommodation. You can also enjoy the benefit ..read more

Essential Items for Your Hiking Backpack (Infographic) A well-packed backpack is a key factor in making sure your hike is comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Learn more about how to pack your hiking bag in the infographic below. Packing for a hike can be a balancing act – you want to ensure that you have everything you’ll need without carrying around too much weight. It’s important to know which items are non-negotiable and which are useful rather than essential to have. The Importance of a Well-Packed Hiking Bag When embarking on an adventure in the great outdoors, safety is paramount. The key ..read more

Whether you’re traveling to a local city near your home or across the globe, science shows that traveling can positively influence mental health. In fact, a study by Harris Group found that 72 percent of millennials prefer to spend their money on experiences rather than on material items, noting that experiences brought more happiness to those surveyed. If experiences can promote happiness, then traveling is an experience that people don’t want to miss. Traveling Can Be A Huge Stress Relief When you’re constantly busy trying to succeed in your career, making time for your friends and family ..read more

I stand above the ocean at Sky Road’s summit and look out over the islands, where folktales say mermaids sit and sing and comb their hair. A group of French tourists laugh amongst themselves. There’s a smell of saltwater and a faraway seagull cries. Behind me Sky Road winds its way back to Clifden, where I started my hike around this 16 kilometer loop that follows county Galway’s Kingstown Peninsula, on Ireland’s western coast. I turn my head the other way and look to where it disappears around a bend on its way down the mountain. The ocean’s depths are blue and black and its shallows are gre ..read more

It all started with a dream and a decision to let go and trust life. I stumbled upon an image of Taktsang Monastery or Tiger Nest last year but honestly never thought I’d make it to Bhutan. In a country where there’s no McDonalds, KFC, H&M, malls, not even 7 Eleven, and television comes to Bhutan only in 1999, I learned so much about life. Bhutan shows me the beauty of simplicity, the joy of having just enough, to live in the moment and essential rules for a happy life. While the world outside there so hectic, noisy and complicated, people seem so busy chasing one thing to another and com ..read more

Traveling industry is a global business category that benefits all and sundry, regardless of geographical position and not to mention the global customer base it attracts for the involved businesses. But no matter how lucrative the traveling industry might feel like for businesses involved in it, it is true that there are several difficulties that these businesses have to face in order to generate substantial revenue to eventually turn a profit. So here are 5 workable and authentic tips that travel industry must be using in 2019 to safeguard their business interest. Embrace Digital Channels I ..read more

This is my story of a summer vacation in Croatia last year. Me, my girlfriend and parents went to a place where my father had a small camper house. We took a long vacation and experienced a lot of new and great things which I will tell you in this article. I will tell you how we catch fish, cook delicious dinners and how we spend a great time exploring the sea. I invite you to read on. Croatia briefly I come from Slovenia which is a neighbor country of Croatia. Croatians are known for beautiful blue sea and cities. Its capital is Zagreb which has a rich architectural and cultural legacy. They ..read more