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Hiking & Trekking Activities
Here are our hiking activities, trekking and mountaineering excursions in different parts of the world. We love going to the mountains, as much as loving beaches. Mountains transmit freedom and grandeur and we love that. We hike a lot in Greece and have done some in Europe. We aim to hike in as many mountains as possible!
Hiking
Summer Hiking – 10 Major Tips Comprehensive Guide
Summer is finally here! The summer hiking activity is an entirely different experience. Summer is lovely but can also come with grave issues when...
Trekking
Best Mount Parnassus Greece Trekking 2020
Mount Parnassus (mt Parnassus) is a multifaceted mountain of Central Greece, relatively close to Athens. Many interesting sites and landmarks reside on this mountain,...
Hiking
Ultimate Hiking Gear Guide: Things to Know
Your hiking gear is crucial for any of your hiking experiences in nature! Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities. People of...
Canyoning
Spectacular Gorge Walking Greece
The action of gorge walking usually involves exploration, discovery, and adventure. It's an adventure over sweeping becks and challenging borders, the discovery of the splendid natural features, and the exploration...
Messinia
Neda Waterfalls Hidden Gems of Greece
Neda waterfalls was a long time dream. This gorge is one of the most popular ones in South Peloponnese. We have been many times in Peloponnese. Did lots of...
Australia - Oceania
Hiking New Zealand Top 10 Locations
Hiking New Zealand is home to beautiful range of sceneries ranging from mountains to cascading waterfalls as well as sandy beaches. For a tourist or even a local person the...
Epirus
Unique Vikos Gorge World’s Deepest Gorge Guide
It is a great pleasure to discover the beauty of your own country. Vikos Gorge, located in the Northwest part of Greece, in the Zagori region, close...
Karpenisi
Reviewing Decathlon Trekking Gear & Mountaineering Karpenisi Greece
I think most of our readers who are interested in hiking, trekking and mountaineering have heard of Decathlon, right? The company is one of the top sellers for sports...
Rethymnon
Hiking Crete Greece Rethymnon Mountains
We couldn't leave without hiking Crete Greece. This island has so many mountains that they provoke you to hike them "if you dare". The tough combination of really hot and...
Hiking
Waterfalls in Greece: Nemouta Waterfalls, Erimanthos Mountain
This is our experience while hiking a route that went through many waterfalls in Greece, all located in one place. That place is Nemouta and you may never heard...
Naxos
Hiking Naxos Greece Routes: Moni To Apeiranthos via Fanari
This hiking route ends up to the famous Apeiranthos village of Naxos. The route starts inside the beautiful Moni village, continues through forests and streams and majestic hillsides, then you...
Naxos
Hiking Naxos Greece Routes: ELaiolithos, Drossiani, Chalki & Back
One of the main reasons we went to Naxos was for hiking. Hiking Naxos seemed like a promising experience before getting there. Reality exceeded our expectations since both hiking...
Cyclades
Chalki (Chalkio or Halkio), Naxos Greece
One of the must visit villages of Naxos is Chalki (otherwise known as Chalkio or Halkio). The village is situated at the center of Naxos. It has some pretty...
Cyclades
Don’t Miss Santorini Fira to Oia Hike – 20km
Many think that doing the Santorini Fira to Oia Hike is something not real. Santorini is well known for sunsets and beaches, but hiking?
Hiking
Hiking through the Chestnut Forest of Agiassos, Lesvos Greece
This time in Lesvos we did a very beautiful hiking trip through the mountain of Olympus (967m), which is located over Agiassos. Yes, this is a different mountain Olympus. Mountain...
Fokida
Trekking Up to Kirfi Mountain Greece Top
Where is Kirfi, someone may ask, and why to go there for trekking? It is located between Fokida and Voiotia prefectures. It's tallest top is called "Xirovouni", which translates...
North Aegean
Cycling & Hiking Lesvos Island Greece
Our adventures and outdoor activities in Lesvos island, Greece were becoming more and more intriguing, as we were about to ride some bikes through dirt roads and forests. Lesvos island offers...
Peloponnese
Hiking Luscious Vlachokerasia Forest in Peloponnese, Greece
The forest of Skiritida next to the village of Vlachokerasia is just 2 hours from Athens, so it is perfect for a day trip or a weekend. If you are...
Thessaly
Meteora Greece: Hiking Through Spirituality
You lift your head... just to imagine giants, and maybe some angels flying with their blazing winds over your head. Welcome to Meteora Greece. You try to stand back and starting...
Hiking
Hiking Greek Mountains: Kithaironas
It was a pleasant winter Sunday. Chilly but with that amazing Greek sunshine. A perfect day to go for hiking at Greek mountains. This time we packed for Kithaironas. We...