Hiking is not only a very healthy hobby, but also a great way to discover a region or a country. I love to hike during my travels, sometimes my trip even revolves around a (long-distance) hike. This is why you can find lots of information about hiking on this website, from practical hiking tips to scenic hiking trails. Here you go!
Hiking tips & inspiration
- The best gifts for hikers
- 38 best books for hikers
- 10 Amazing books about the Pacific Crest Trail
- 16 best books on Camino de Santiago
- The 15 best multi-day hikes in Europe
- 13 Best Day Hikes in the World | Bucket list
- Hiking alone as a woman: how to stay safe and feel confident on the trail
- 25 Fun things to do while hiking
- 24 fun and interesting facts about hiking
- The best treks in the world: 20 incredible long-distance hiking trails
- These are the scariest hikes in the world!
- Tips for hiking in the rain (and why it’s not as bad as you think)
- Best snacks for hiking: 20 tasty ideas from my own trail experience
Hiking in Europe
- Belgium Hike the National Park Trail: the best way to discover Hoge Kempen!
- Belgium The Coastal Route: hiking the Belgian coastline
- Iceland The Iceland Trail travel report: hiking the spectacular Laugavegur
- Luxembourg Hiking in Luxembourg: 7 beautiful routes and practical tips
- Luxembourg Mullerthal Trail Route 2: an amazing hiking adventure in Luxembourg
- Luxembourg The Lee Trail: a beautiful 3-day hike in the heart of Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Hike the Minett Trail: discover the south of Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Mullerthal Trail Route 2: an amazing hiking adventure in Luxembourg
- Netherlands Hiking the Pieterpad trail in The Netherlands: the ultimate guide
- Poland Hiking in the Polish Tatras: practical tips & scenic routes
- Poland Hike to Morskie Oko: the most beautiful mountain lake in Poland
- Portugal Fishermen’s Trail: the best coastal trail in Europe
- Portugal Walking the Camino Portugués from Porto to Santiago: what to expect
- Portugal Camino Portugués from Lisbon to Porto: tips from personal experience
- Portugal Camino Portugués stages: routes, planning and where to stay
- Portugal Camino Portugues budget: a detailed cost breakdown (Lisbon to Muxia)
- Portugal Hiking Via Algarviana: explore the interior of the Algarve, Portugal
- Portugal 18 Best Algarve Hiking Trails
- Portugal Seven Hanging Valleys Trail: the best hiking trail in the Algarve
- Portugal Hiking in Lagos: 7 great hiking trails
- Slovakia Hiking in the Tatras in Slovakia: tips and scenic trails in the High Tatras
- Spain Camino Francés Guide: practical tips and personal experiences
- Spain Camino Francés stages explained: route planning & where to stay
- Spain How much does it cost to walk the Camino de Santiago? Here’s what I spent on the Camino Francés
- Spain 12 Best places to hike in Spain
- Spain Walking the Camino Finisterre: tips for the route to the end of the world
- Spain Hiking in Galicia Spain: 10 incredible trails
- Spain Hiking in Sierra de Gredos: an undiscovered corner of Spain
- Spain Hiking the Camino del Norte | The Ultimate Guide
- Spain Hiking Camí de Ronda: tips and a trail journal
- Switzerland Jura Crest Trail: an amazing long distance hike in Switzerland
- Switzerland Hike from Iseltwald to the Giessbach Falls
- Switzerland Hike to Grindelwald First
- Switzerland A perfect day hike in Lauterbrunnen
Hiking in North America
I’ve done several (long-distance) hikes in the USA & Canada.
Canada
USA
- General Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: from Mexico to Canada
- General These are the best day hikes in the USA: 16 favorites
- Arizona Hiking the Arizona Trail: The Ultimate Guide
- California Hidden Valley Trail: a beautiful hike in Joshua Tree National Park
- Oregon Blue Basin Overlook Trail: a beautiful hike in Oregon
- Utah Angels Landing hike: the scariest trail in the USA
- Utah Hiking the Observation Point Trail in Zion National Park
- Utah Fremont River Trail: a beautiful hike in Capitol Reef National Park
- Utah Queens Garden Navajo Loop Trail | The best hike in Bryce Canyon
Hiking in South America
- Hiking the Inca Trail: everything you need to know
- Laguna Wilcacocha (Huaraz, Peru): an excellent acclimatization hike
Hiking in Asia
Packing lists
- The ultimate packing list for the Camino de Santiago
- What’s in my pack? Day hike packing list
- Arizona Trail Gear List for a Thru Hike
Trail Journals
- 2025: Camino Portugués – Portugal and Spain
- 2025: Camino Francés – Spain
- 2023: Jordan Trail (+ Amman and Salt) – Jordan
- 2022: A week on the Camino del Norte – Spain
- 2022: Arizona Trail (+ San Diego and Las Vegas) – United States
- 2021 & 2022: Fishermen’s Trail – Portugal
