October 8, 2010
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Bovški Gamsovec is one of Slovenia’s best-kept mountain secrets — a spectacular viewpoint at 2,392 metres in the heart of the Julian Alps that delivers an uninterrupted, jaw-dropping panorama of Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak and national symbol. Far less crowded than the better-known Triglav summit routes, Bovški Gamsovec offers experienced hikers a chance to […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovenia
July 26, 2010
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Snowdonia National Park – one of the most visited locations in the United Kingdom Updated: January 5, 2020 | By Claire | More Covering an area of 2,132 square kilometers, the Snowdonia National Park is the third largest national park in the United Kingdom. The park stretches the vast distance between the Cardigan Bay to […]
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Categories: Nature, United Kingdom
July 23, 2010
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Pen y Fan – the highest peak in South Wales, United Kingdom Updated: January 14, 2020 | By Claire | More The 886 meter tall Pen y Fan can be found within the borders of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Running from east to west, the summit is parts of a small ridge that starts […]
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Categories: Nature, United Kingdom
July 8, 2010
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Grande Cascade de Gavarnie – highest waterfalls in France Updated: April 4, 2020 | By Claire | More There are just so many interesting things you can enjoy and see once you travel to France. And while many people choose to visit the major cities of the country, a growing number of tourists have opted […]
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Categories: France, Nature
July 7, 2010
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Achensee – the largest mountain lake of Austria Updated: March 24, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More You will find the emerald green lake known as Achensee between the Rofan and Karwendel mountains in the majestic Achental valley. It is considered to be the largest lake in the entire country. The lake itself covers […]
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Categories: Austria, Nature
June 25, 2010
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Serra da Estrela – the higest mountains in Portugal with a ski resort Updated: May 28, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting Portugal, there are many interesting destinations within the country to visit. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the overcrowded cities and […]
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Categories: Nature, Portugal
June 22, 2010
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The Roháče mountains are the most dramatic section of Slovakia’s Western Tatras — a jagged ridge of granite peaks, deep glacial valleys, and crystal-clear mountain lakes (plesá) that many seasoned Slovak hikers consider even more beautiful than the High Tatras, with the added benefit of significantly fewer crowds. The Roháče form the westernmost extension of […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
June 9, 2010
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Meteora mountain – one of the most memorable places in Greece Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More One of the most memorable places in Greece is a beautiful monastery complex of Metéora. It is located in northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly. From here to a height of 400 meters […]
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Categories: Greece, Nature, Sights
May 10, 2010
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High Tatras National Park – the most beautiful place in Slovakia Updated: February 21, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in 1949 when the High Tatras National Park was first established in the northern part of Slovakia. There is a unique and important preservation area which is dedicated to both flora as […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
May 2, 2010
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Triglav Mountain & The Julian Alps in Slovenia Updated: April 4, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More At the north-western part of Slovenia, in the Julian Alps, stretches Triglav National Park, which is the only national park in the country. Got its name after the highest mountain Triglav, which rises above the surrounding peaks […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovenia