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Why You Should Ski Tour in North Macedonia: The Balkans’ Hidden Gem

Why You Should Ski Tour in North Macedonia: The Balkans’ Hidden Gem

Ski touring in North Macedonia combines untouched snow, cross-border adventure, rich culture, and warm hospitality — creating a destination that is as enriching as it is exhilarating.

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Ski-Touring’s Best Kept Secret: The Ultimate North Macedonia Guide

Ski-Touring’s Best Kept Secret: The Ultimate North Macedonia Guide

Unlike crowded Alpine resorts, North Macedonia’s Sharr Mountains and National Parks offer vast, pristine powder slopes — a hidden gem for skiers seeking solitude and adventure.

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Backcountry Ski

The Evolution of Ski-Touring in North Macedonia

The Evolution of Ski-Touring in North Macedonia

Discover how ski touring in North Macedonia evolved from a local pursuit into a Balkan adventure hotspot — blending wild terrain, deep snow, and passion for backcountry exploration.

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The Best Hiking Adventures In Greece: Samaria Gorge and Menalon Trail - A Guide

The Best Hiking Adventures In Greece: Samaria Gorge and Menalon Trail - A Guide

The Samaria Gorge hike in Crete and the Menalon Trail in the Peloponnese rank among Greece's most celebrated hiking trails.

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Hiking

Your Guide for Hiking Mount Olympus: Mytikas Peak and Other Best Routes

Your Guide for Hiking Mount Olympus: Mytikas Peak and Other Best Routes

Climb legendary Mount Olympus with our guide to Mytikas Peak, alternative beginner routes, mountain refuges, and more — for epic Greek adventures and mountain stoke.

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Rock Climbing in Greece: A Guide for Climbing in Kalymnos, Leonidio, Meteora and Crete

Rock Climbing in Greece: A Guide for Climbing in Kalymnos, Leonidio, Meteora and Crete

Discover Greece’s rock climbing paradise: Kalymnos, Leonidio, Meteora & Crete. From epic limestone cliffs to hidden gems, plan your climbing with expert help from the MapoTapo crew.

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Rock Climbing

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The Ultimate Sardinia Outdoor Guide: Hiking and Climbing in the Mediterranean Sea

The Ultimate Sardinia Outdoor Guide: Hiking and Climbing in the Mediterranean Sea

Discover Sardinia’s ultimate outdoor adventures with our guide — from sport-climbing routes and epic multi-pitches to scenic hiking trails, budgeting tips, and travel advice.

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Rock Climbing

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Hiking

A Complete Guide to Mont Blanc For Any Outdoor Sports Lover: Hiking, Climbing, and Ski-Touring in the Heart of the Alps

A Complete Guide to Mont Blanc For Any Outdoor Sports Lover: Hiking, Climbing, and Ski-Touring in the Heart of the Alps

Your complete guide to hiking, climbing & ski-touring Mont Blanc. Expert route tips, gear advice, itineraries, budget planning, and insider know-how from the MapoTapo crew.

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Mont Blanc

Discovering Mallorca: Your Ultimate Guide to the Destination and Its Best Outdoor Experiences

Discovering Mallorca: Your Ultimate Guide to the Destination and Its Best Outdoor Experiences

Your passport to uncovering the myriad treasures of Mallorca, from its sun-kissed beaches to its rugged mountains and outdoor activities!

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Rock Climbing

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Hiking

How to Plan Your Next Self-Guided Alpine Walking Holiday

How to Plan Your Next Self-Guided Alpine Walking Holiday

How to plan your alpine walking holiday — routes, huts, gear, safety and logistics for self-guided and guided trips across Europe’s most breath-taking mountain landscapes.

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Hiking

Lifestyle

5 Mind-Blowing Hiking Trails You Shouldn't Miss Around Lake Como

5 Mind-Blowing Hiking Trails You Shouldn't Miss Around Lake Como

Discover five of the most scenic summer hiking trails around Lake Como’s mountains — from forest loops and waterfalls to panoramic ridgelines and alpine summits.

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Hiking

A Comprehensive Guide To The Mont Blanc Hike and Tour du Mont Blanc

A Comprehensive Guide To The Mont Blanc Hike and Tour du Mont Blanc

Discover Europe’s most iconic alpine circuit — how to plan, budget, and prepare for the unforgettable Tour du Mont Blanc trek through France, Italy, and Switzerland.

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Hiking

Mont Blanc

5 Best Guided & Self-Guided Walking Holidays in Austria

5 Best Guided & Self-Guided Walking Holidays in Austria

Discover five of Austria’s best walking holidays — from guided alpine treks to self-guided trails through lakes, valleys, and breath-taking mountain scenery.

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Hiking

5 Outdoor Activity Holidays in Europe You Should Try

5 Outdoor Activity Holidays in Europe You Should Try

Trade routine for adventure — hike, climb, paddle, and explore five European destinations that redefine what an outdoor holiday can be.

Rock Climbing

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Hiking

Lifestyle

Biking Italy: The Best Tips for 5 must-do Italian Cycling Tours

Biking Italy: The Best Tips for 5 must-do Italian Cycling Tours

From the Dolomites to Sicily, explore Italy’s most unforgettable cycling routes — five iconic rides with breath-taking landscapes, rich culture, and pure pedalling freedom.

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How To Pack Your Rucksack For One-day and Multi-day Summer Hikes In Europe

How To Pack Your Rucksack For One-day and Multi-day Summer Hikes In Europe

Pack your rucksack like a pro — for a one-day summer hike or a multi-day trek. Tips on gear, organisation, weight balance, clothing and more for comfortable walking adventures.

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Hiking

Lifestyle

The Best Tuscany Walking Routes: A Complete Guide for Hikers and Hill Walkers

The Best Tuscany Walking Routes: A Complete Guide for Hikers and Hill Walkers

Walk with us through Tuscany’s rolling hills, olive groves, and stone villages — a hiker’s journey through Italy’s most enchanting countryside.

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Hiking

A complete guide for backpacking in the Alps

A complete guide for backpacking in the Alps

From rugged peaks to wildflower meadows — discover how to plan, pack, and hike your dream backpacking adventure through the Alps.

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Hiking

Lifestyle

Fueling Your Hiking Adventures: Essential Nutrients and 30 Easy-to-Pack Lunch Ideas

Fueling Your Hiking Adventures: Essential Nutrients and 30 Easy-to-Pack Lunch Ideas

Fuel your next hike with these 30 simple, packable lunches — a perfect balance of flavour, energy, and adventure-ready nutrition.

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Hiking

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Rock Climbing in Kalymnos: Your Essential Travel and Climbing Guide to Greece's Adventure Paradise

Rock Climbing in Kalymnos: Your Essential Travel and Climbing Guide to Greece's Adventure Paradise

Discover why Kalymnos is the ultimate climbing destination — top crags, local tips, travel advice, and everything you need for your climbing trip.

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Rock Climbing

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Spain — the best rock-climbing in Europe? Three Areas You Can't Miss!

Spain — the best rock-climbing in Europe? Three Areas You Can't Miss!

From the sun-drenched cliffs of Mallorca to Catalunya’s wild crags — discover why Spain might just be Europe’s ultimate climbing paradise.

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Rock Climbing

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Stop Confusion Between Hiking And Trekking: 5 Main Differences

Stop Confusion Between Hiking And Trekking: 5 Main Differences

Hiking or trekking? They’re not the same. Discover what truly sets them apart and which adventure suits you best.

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Hiking

Lifestyle

Peloponnese's Hidden Rock Climbing Gem: A Guide to Ermionida, Greece

Peloponnese's Hidden Rock Climbing Gem: A Guide to Ermionida, Greece

Sunlit limestone, turquoise seas, and peaceful crags — Ermionida is Greece’s best-kept climbing secret waiting to be explored.

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Rock Climbing

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A climber’s guide to climate action

A climber’s guide to climate action

Climbing connects us to nature — now it’s time to give back. Explore how your actions on and off the wall can make a difference.

Rock Climbing

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Lifestyle

Climbing and bouldering spots you shouldn't miss on your holiday to Cyprus

Climbing and bouldering spots you shouldn't miss on your holiday to Cyprus

Between sea cliffs and mountain valleys, Cyprus offers more than beaches — explore the island’s secret climbing and bouldering playgrounds.

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