There’s a whole lot more to the forest than meets the eye, the smell, for example, of the moist earth when it rains, the crunch of autumn leaves and the…

‘Get off the beaten path’ is one of those clichés that gets thrown around a lot on travel websites (including by me on this one), but there are a few…

Rising out of the Aosta Valley and separating the alpine dale from Piedmont, Gran Paradiso is the tallest mountain solely located in Italy. At 4.061 meters above sea level, it…

Are you planning an ascent to the highest peak in Slovenia? Read this guide to find out everything you need to know, from the best climbing routes to what to…

In the company of a professional guide, anyone with a good fitness level can try their hand at mountaineering. Looking to do your first ascent? Check out our top 5…

Mountaineering (also referred to as ‘mountain climbing’ or ―mainly in Europe― ‘Alpinism’) is the sport of climbing a mountain. Regardless of the length of the trip ―which can range from…