🌎 The Caminito del Rey was once considered to be the one of the most dangerous hikes in the world! 🥾 The almost 8kms path has been carefully restored in recent years and is now completely safe to do. Helmets are handed out only as a precaution for rock fall 🤩 One thing that hasn’t changed: the unique experience of strolling along walkways hanging over 100 meters up on a sheer cliff face. It crosses the landscapes of Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, a gorge carved out by the river Guadalhorce. The views are incredible! 📌 The path is located close to Malaga in the region of Andalusia. You can visit by train or on a guided tour (my chosen option)🚊 Visiting by train is doable but a bit more complicated. You’ll need to take the train from Malaga train station to El Churro. The train will stop you at the end point of the path and from there you’ll need to take a shuttle bus to the starting point of the hike🎟️ In any case, you will need to book your tickets in advance since it’s a popular day trip! You can get tickets directly from the El Caminito del Rey website to visit alone or from @getyourguide to join a guided tour. Link: https://www.getyourguide.com/caminito-del-rey-l89646/caminito-del-rey-vip-guided-tour-with-transport-t207921/?partner_id=XH6UVCX¤cy=EUR&travel_agent=1&cmp=share_to_earn.. #spainspain #andalusia #malaga #caminitodelrey #hike #nature #outdoors #travelgram #wanderlust
Behind the scene at possibly the most popular spot in Pisa & the iconic pose with the leaning tower 🤣
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Tight squeeze into📍the Blue Cave 🩵 on Bisevo island, Croatia 🇭🇷 Between 11am and 1pm on a sunny calm day, the strongest rays of the sun passing through an underwater opening illuminate the cave with a luminous blue light ✨We visited Bisevo island on an island hopping boat trip leaving from Hvar island & it went something like this:✔️ You get dropped off at the small harbour in Bisevo✔️ You buy a ticket to the Blue Cave at the kiosk a few metres away. The ticket costs €18 per person ✔️ Your ticket is numbered. You’ll have to wait until your number comes up on the small board at the waiting area✔️ You can wait for your turn at the bar, but just a heads up, drinks & food are very expensive, so you may want to bring some water with you✔️ There’s also a public toilet you can use while you wait✔️ Once your number appears on the board, you will hop on a small boat that fits 10 persons✔️ A 5 min boat ride gets you to the Blue Cave, the captain waits until it’s his turn to go in. Only 3 boats can enter the cave at a time✔️ You’ll spend between 5-15 minutes in the cave, before you head back to the harbour. Swimming is NOT allowedApparently, over 10,000 people visit Croatia’s Blue Cave every year and we’ve been told waiting times can be as long as 3 HOURS in July and August 🤯 ‘luckily’, we only waited 45 minutes. Now you know the price, the waiting time and the time inside the cave, you can decide if it’s worth a visit or not 🤔...#croatia #bisevo #bluecave #islandhopping #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #summerineurope
Sound on for the sounds of nature 💚
📍Plitvice lakes national park - has been on my travel bucket list for a long time and it didn’t disappoint! It’s beautiful!
It’s located half way between Zagreb and Zadar making it an easy day trip from both of the cities. The national park is listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. It’s known for its system of cascading lakes & waterfalls, the park is divided into two parts - the upper lakes and the lower lakes.
It’s a popular destination all year round which means it gets crowded later as the day progresses and all day long if you’re visiting during the busy months of July & August. For this reason, try to get there early, as soon as the park opens at 7am. Try to not leave it later than 8am.
Some tips/ things to know:
- The park opens at 7am and closes at 5pm.
- Tickets are purchased at an hourly admission & you have an hour of grace period. If you purchase a 7am ticket, you’ll have till 8am to go in the park and so on.
- Get your tickets for entrance 1. This way you’ll explore the lower lakes first and make your way up.
- There are various hiking trails. We did route C and it was 8kms long. There are also shorter hikes, routes A,B & F. Route K is the longest. Only routes C, H & K circle the lower and upper lakes, so keep this in mind when planning your visit.
- Plan between 4-6 hours if you’re doing route C. Less for the shorter routes and up to 8 hours for the K.
- Inside the park, you’ll take a boat and a shuttle bus. More on this & the route in a separate post.
- The ticket costs €40 per person.
- Parking is charged separately at €1.50 per hour.
I hope you find this helpful and let me know if you have any questions 💚
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My sense of wonder is inspired by my own country, Malta 🫶🏼🇲🇹
Our island might be small in size but it has SO much to offer. When I’m not traveIing, I love exploring what’s on my doorstep: the hidden gems, the best sunrise/ sunset spots and unique and adventurous things to do. Oh, and what about the food?! I might be biased here but I really do believe that the food is exceptional! Foodie here 🙋🏼♀️
I want to inspire you to visit some of these places yourself so as a local, I will be sharing my top recommendations in a series of posts & reels.
🫶🏼 Kayaking underneath the Ponta tal-Munxar in Marsaskala. For the best experience had out at sunrise! You’ll be rewarded a front row view of the sunrise, the morning calm, the sound of the sea and possibly dolphins! You won’t be sharing this experience with many people either.
Interested? Head down to St.Thomas bay, rent a kayak from @sipswatersports - these guys open early! To avoid disappointment make sure to call or message them the night before.
From the bay, paddle underneath the natural arch that goes by the name Munxar (video) and all the way to the Hofriet along the coast. On the way, you can also explore the caves found in this area. The landscape is amazing!
We rented the kayaks for 2 hours and we had enough time to explore the area and stop for a swim too! It would have probably been better to opt for 3 hours. Go for it!
Before heading out always make sure to check the direction and the force of the wind. I use @windfindercom - consider going if the wind is less than force 3 and the swell less than 500m, unless you have experience.
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🌞 AMALFI COAST - this July, 4 nights 5 days. Dates: 12th July until the 16th July.
5 days of hiking, swimming and exploring await. Some of the highlights include:
🥾 Hiking the iconic Path of the Gods or the ‘Sentiero degli Dei’ one of the most popular hikes in all of Italy and known worldwide
🇮🇹 Visit the famous Amalfi, Ravello, Positano and the lesser known towns of Nocelle, Furore, Praiano and Atrani.
🌊 Swim at the Fjordo di Furore, a UNESCO world heritage site
🍽 Eat and drink all the delicious food! Mozarella di Bufala originated here
💦 Swim in waterfalls on the Valle delle Ferriere trail between Pontone and Amalfi
🏨 We’ll be staying in a gorgeous B&B with sweeping views of the Amalfi Coast and watching the sunset every night.
This trip is all about experiences! Experiencing the beauty of this part of the world and all that it has to offer. It’s going to be epic 😍
Ideal for solo travelers, couples, hiking and outdoor lovers and lovers of all the good things in life: sunsets, views, food and great people 💕
Get in touch to find out more - PM or e-mail [email protected]
Bookings are open until the 5th of June. This is your chance to book a last minute holiday at an unbeatable price!
**Video from last Summer on a boat tour on the island of Capri. That’s the real colour of the sea, no filter needed 💙
Gondola ride in Venice, Italy ❤️
🛶 A gondola is a traditional narrow & long Venetian rowing boat. The boat is steered by the Gondolier, who is licensed and skilled to navigate the narrow & heavily trafficked canals of Venice.
❤️ For centuries, gondolas were the main means of transport but today, they are a symbol of history, tradition and romance. It is the most popular experience in Venice.
⛔️ One of the perks of taking a gondola ride is that they can take you to parts of the city that are otherwise inaccessible.
💶 The official tariff is €80 for a 30 minute ride and €100 after 7pm. If you want the gondolier to sing, you will have to pay extra. Most of the gondoliers will try to charge you more, so be careful.
🙋🏼♀️ While there are tours available, there is really no need to book in advance. You can easily get a gondola at one of the many stations around Venice. Most are in the centre of town by Saint Mark’s square or near the Rialto bridge.
🤑 A gondola can take up to 5 persons at once and you’ll be able to find shared tours online, this will work out cheaper. Despite it being expensive, it will likely be a one time experience.
💬 We thought it was a great way of exploring the canals of Venice. The gondola was beautifully decorated and our gondolier was a great story teller.
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Accommodation views of Cima Gran Cir in the distance 🏔
The best way to get back to nature. A place of idyllic beauty 💚
📍 Kedul Alpine Lodge in Val Gardena
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Favourite photo stop in Vernazza, Cinque Terre 💕
💕 Vernazza is the most photographed town of the Cinque Terre. Turquoise water and colourful houses
💕 This viewpoint is located between Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare
💕 It’s a 15 minute walk from the centre of Vernazza. A staircase behind the Church leads you there
💕 You’ll need a Cinque Terre card (train or hike) to access the trail and get to this viewpoint
💕 Come here at sunset
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Favourite kind of deliveries right now 📦🏕🥾
Boujiest campers you’ll find 💅🏻 no, but seriously.. been learning a lot lately about the variety of outdoor gear available, especially when it comes to lightweight equipment 🤯
This Summer we’re taking on a multi-day hike of 20kms+ a day and we’ll be camping all the way. This means that we’ll be carrying all the weight of the items we bring with us and keeping our backpack lightweight is our main priority.
Ngl, I was a bit skeptical about carrying a chair with me 🤔 on the other hand, it’s one of the very little comforts we will have after a long, physically demanding day.
We’ve discovered @helinox ground chairs and their weight and pack size intrigued us to try them out. These chairs weigh 615g, pack small and can hold up to 145kgs 🤯 it takes less than 2 minutes to assemble and I was surprised at how comfortable it is, SO comfortable. I think it’s a great addition to our pack 🤩
I’m curious, where do people draw a line between packing lightweight and having little comforts?
Excited is an understatement 🤩
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Arguably one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes 💙
No trip to South Tyrol is complete without a stop at 📍Lago di Braeis. This mountain lake is pretty spectacular and has become a popular Instagram photo stop.
Due to it’s popularity, large crowds will begin to show up at around 10am, so think ahead if you want to avoid the crowds. The best time for landscape photos is also in the early morning.
Whilst at the lake:
🚶🏼♀️You can walk the easy hiking trail that circles the trail. The walk takes about an hour to complete with different lookout points over the lake.
🚣🏽 You can rent one of the wooden row boats and soak up the scenic mountain views and the emerald colour water of the lake. Usually open between May and October from 9am. As the day progresses, waiting times can be up to an hour so that’s another good reason to get there early.
🍽 Lunch and snacks are available.
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One of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever witnessed 🌅 I feel a sense of peace, calm and appreciation for the world we live in every time I watch the sunset 🧡
Santorini has been crowned one of the most beautiful sunset destinations in the world! 🌎🇬🇷✈️
If you want to beat the crowds, join a sunset cruise 🌊
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Island hopping in Greece ⛴🏝🇬🇷
What to expect...👇🏻
⛴ First of all expect chaoooos! It’s kind of organised 😅
⛴ The ferries connect mainland Greece to the islands and some islands are connected to other islands too.
⛴ You can choose from the high speed ferries, they are smaller in size compared to the bigger, slower ferries.
⛴ The high speed ferries are pretty much weather dependent, expect delays if it’s windy 💨 or to be transferred to a bigger ferry with longer travel time.
⛴ Most routes can be booked online or at the port. In most cases, you’ll be able to book a last minute trip.
⛴ Some ferry companies offer e-tickets. You’ll need to collect your ticket at the port before departure, if the company you’re traveling with doesn’t offer e-tickets. This will be stated on your ticket.
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Sunset in Mykonos last Summer 🌅
As the sun goes down was playing as the sun was setting. Not sure if this was just a coincidence or they always play this song?! Nonetheless, the vibe was so good 🌞
🧡 One of the best things to do in Mykonos is to watch the sunset from little Venice
🧡 You can watch if for free from the promenade or sit at one of the waterfront bars
🧡 If you’re visiting in the Summer, expect to pay for a seat at any one of these bars. It’s usually a minimum spend on food and drinks. The price varies from bar to bar
🧡 Make sure to get there early, at least 1.5hr before the sun goes down. Otherwise you’ll likely won’t be able to get a table!
🧡 Mykonos is a windy island! It’s always a good idea to carry a light jumper with you
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All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us 🙏🏻
📍 Seljalandsfoss waterfall in Iceland 🇮🇸 - if you only have time to visit one waterfall, don’t miss this one!
It’s the only waterfall in Iceland that you can walk behind
💦 don’t forget your waterproofs 💦
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