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When I knew I would be meeting with my friends in Quebec, Canada, I started to look right away for some hiking options. Quite quickly I’ve realized that I could just google “hiking trails in Quebec” because the size of this land was just beyond understanding for someone from Europe. What looked doable on a map, proved to be 15h+ train ride just to get to somewhere near the trailhead… I started to…

I wasn’t supposed to go to Iceland. It was a lucky coincidence. It’s not that I didn’t want to – quite the opposite! I hoped and dreamed of seeing the Land of Fire and Ice but didn’t even think it would be possible. Iceland is famous for being expensive and when I was looking for a place to hike last summer, I gave up and went to Scotland instead (no regrets, though). So how come I could go this…

Best Day Hikes in the Silesian Beskids: From Wisła Głębce through Stożek Wielki to Wisła Dziechcinka

Recently, over a long weekend break (May the 1st), I went to Wisła for a short hiking trip. This is the heart of the Silesian Beskids Mountains and a great place to make your base for a number of day hikes. My third day of hiking in the Silesian Beskid Mountains proved the most beautiful and the shortest. The weather was just wonderful and sunny.  This year we have been having a really long…

For my second day hike from Wisła (pronounce: viswa) in the Silesian Beskids Mountains, I decided to start in Ustroń and walk back toward my hotel. It’s a nice linear trail with a pleasant mixture of challenging ascents and steep downhill treks with lovely and easy walking. There is a lot of forest hiking with enough clearings and meadows to satisfy anyone’s longing for mountain views. If you…

Best Day Hikes in the Silesian Beskids: From Wisła Center, a Loop Through Stary Groń and Salmopol

Hiking in the Silesian Beskid is just wonderful. Go solo or grab a few friends  – you will have a great time! You can use the day hikes I created or try to make your own combination. The site mapa turystyczna is a really handy tool. Yes, it’s in Polish, but it’s really intuitive and you can quickly figure out how it works. It will show you the distances and elevation.  There are quite a few…

Why Hiking near Wisła in the Silesian Beskids Should Be High On Your Bucket List!

If you love hiking and seeing new places you should consider hiking near Wisła (pronounce: viswa). This small but charming town in the Beskid Śląski Mountains is the perfect base for many day hikes in the area.  The modest yet beautiful Silesian Beskids Mountains The Beskids are a long mountain range in the Outer Western Carpathians, comprising of a few smaller parts: Beskid Śląski, Beskid Niski…

Hiking solo in the beautiful Parc Natural de Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac in Catalonia, Spain.

      The decision to go hiking in Catalonia was one of the best ideas I’ve had. This varied land surprises you with each step you take. Getting to know it by foot is by far the best way. Take it slowly and enjoy breath-taking views.   Hiking the GR-5 trail in Catalonia   During my two weeks long trekking, I walked along the GR-5 trail most of the time. I was blown away by the nature of Park…

Hiking Solo in Park Montseny and Falling in Love with Catalonia, Spain

Just 50 km from Barcelona you will find natural reserve that will take your breath away. Park Montseny provides magnificent scenery and natural beauty beyond imagination. Think I’m exaggerating? Just look at this photo below. And read on. Park Montseny: a true natural gem The Montseny Natural Park was designated in 1977 by UNESCO as a protected biosphere reserve and is the only such place in…