Budget Guide to Norway

Fjords, crashing oceans and northern lights, Norway is undoubtedly one of the most diverse adventure locations in Europe. That said, it is also known to be one of the most expensive in Europe. Everything from the beer to public transport is more expensive than most other places in Europe. Here are some typical costs for …

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5 Must Knows to Conquer Zugspitze & Alpspitze, Germany

Visible from Munich, it is no wonder why the Zugspitze is one of the most iconic peaks in the Garmisch alps. It’s little sister the Alpspitze protrudes from the ridge like a pyramid perched at 2600m and it one of the most iconic peaks of the Garmisch region. Although the Alpspitze is the little sister …

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Staying at Villa Gjeçaj Albania

Villa Gjeçaj is located in Thethi National Park, which is in the Northern Albanian Alps at 850m above sea level. This beautiful village is quite remote (3 hours from the nearest town, Shkoder) and has very few tourists. It is important to note that due to its remote location, there are no super luxurious hotels …

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Itinerary for Northern Albania in 3 days

With an alpine region and narrow single track roads that aren't suitable for rental vehicles, Northern Albania has some exciting adventures that can be explored in 3 days. The village of Theth is quicker to access by car than other villages such as Valbone. Theth is a picturesque remote village located in the Thethi National …

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6 Tips for Climbing Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania and it stands at 5895m. As you approach this single standing mountain from Moshi, you'll understand why they call Uhuru Peak the "roof of Africa". There are 6 possible routes to the summit, but the route you select depends on your experience and budget. I did the Machame route, which …

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