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The ultimate itinerary for a road trip from Lake Bled to Soča Valley and Triglav National Park, including Slap Peričnik, the Vršič Pass, and Zelenci Nature Reserve.

The ultimate guide to all the best things to do in Lake Bled, Slovenia: hiking, day trips, adventure activires, and more advice for making your trip perfect.

Looking for the best view of Lake Bled? Here is a complete guide to the best viewpoints in Lake Bled, including how to reach them, what time to go, and more.

Your complete guide to the Valley of the Seven Lakes hike, one of the best hikes in Slovenia. Including how to get to the trailhead, what to expect on the hike, and my best advice.

If you are headed to Kyrgyzstan and don't want to rent a car, here is everything you need to know about getting around Kyrgyzstan without a car using marshrutkas and hitchhiking.

Your complete guide to being vegetarian or vegan in Kyrgyzstan: staple meals, vegan restaurants, cooking advice, and being vegan while trekking.

Everything you need to know about being vegetarian and vegan on the Ala Kul trek in Kyrgyzstan: what you'll eat at yurt camps, what to pack, and more advice.

Everything you need to know about visiting Ala Archa National Park from Bishkek including how to get to Ala Archa National Park by bus and the best hikes in Ala Archa.

Exactly how to get from Bishkek to Karakol by marshrutka: where does it leave from, what time does it go, how much does it cost, and what the journey is like.

How to get to Skazka Canyon from Karakol by marshrutka: everything you need to know including costs, timetables, and advice for visiting.

Here is the ultimate 8 day Kyrgyzstan itinerary, all possible without a car. Includes the Ala Kul trek, Skazka canyon, Issyk Kul lake, and advice on travelling Kyrgyzstan.

Exactly how to get to the Morskie Oko trailhead by bus from Zakopane: bus schedules, ticket prices, and my best advice for starting this incredible hike.

Heading to Tatra National Park in Poland? Here are the absolute best hikes to do to get the best views of the Polish Tatras, mountain lakes, forests, rivers, and more. Including how to get to the trailheads and what to expect on each hike.

Planning the Nosal and Kopieniec Wielki hike from Zakopane? Discover how to reach the trailhead, hike details, difficulty, route tips and the best viewpoints in Tatra National Park.

Planning the Kościelec hike from Zakopane? Learn how to reach the trailhead, what to expect, trail difficulty, hiking times, and tips for visiting Czarny Staw Gąsienicowy.

Planning the Morskie Oko hike from Zakopane? Learn how to get there by bus, trail difficulty, hiking times, costs, facilities, and tips for hiking to Czarny Staw.

Only have a day in the Polish Tatras? Looking for a hike that gives you the best of what Tatra National Park has to offer? Look no further than this mega hike which includes the famous Morskie Oko, Valley of Five Polish Ponds, and the best views in the region. This guide includes information on getting to the trailhead, what to expect on the hike, and more advice.

Budgeting for a trip is not easy. Here is my best advice for setting a budget for backpacking, including tips on booking things in advance, and things you might miss while setting your budget.

Looking for the best vegan food in Amsterdam? Here are my favourite vegan and vegetarian food places in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Dreaming of Namibia? Here is my list of must-visit places in Namibia to add to your bucket list and trip itinerary, from desert landscapes to coastal towns and safari spots.