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 Hiking out of the small town of Göreme is one of our top 10 day hikes in the world.

Why?

Every traveller dreams of getting to  the the “fairy chimney” rock formations of Cappadocia. Göreme makes an ideal base. 

• weird and wonderful geology
• walk out of your Göreme accommodation directly to a trail … or take a taxi to the Rose Valley Panoramic viewpoint (15 minute drive uphill from town). There is a small entry fee.
• most of these trails will be crowded with walkers
• see all of the main attractions in one day: Rose Valley Panoramic viewpoint > Rose Valley > Çavuşin > Love Valley > Uchisar Castle > Pigeon Valley > Göreme

World → Asia → Turkey → Göreme

For details click over to our Göreme, Cappadocia information page.

We’ve added the IAT Ulster-Ireland to our list of the best hikes in Europe.

Traversing lush coastlines, rugged mountains, and everything in between, the Ulster-Ireland section of the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) takes hikers on a tour through some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.

The section’s governing body was established in 2011, and since then the organization has worked towards constructing this 279-mile trail, which runs from west Donegal in the Republic of Ireland to Larne, Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland. …

The Trek

• Established 2011.
• Ireland’s only coast-to-coast hike
• average 24 – 30 days
• section hiking is popular
• Slieve League Mountain, one of Europe’s highest cliffs
• Giant’s Causeway Coast

Official website – IATUlsterIreland.com

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I hiked the BEST section of Fisherman’s in 2021 inspired by Campbell and Alya, the Stingy Nomads.

There’s is the best site online for information:

The trail is considered one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world. The scenery along the route is breathtaking; rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, stunning lookouts, charming towns, clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and diverse wildlife.

We were so impressed by the beauty of the area that after completing the trail we decided to move to the south of Portugal where we live now. …

Stingy Nomads

• Total distance – 230 km/143 mi
• Number of days – 11-13 days
• Starting point – S.Torpes Beach, 10 km before Porto Covo, Alentejo
• Finishing point – Lagos, Algarve
• Route marking – wooden poles with blue & green stripes
• Average cost – 35 Euro per person per day
• Accommodation options – camping, hostels, hotels

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The other day at Rathtrevor Beach I got closer than ever before to a gorgeous Pileated Woodpecker. About 1 metre. With my iPhone.

They are cheeky, brazen creatures.

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BestHike.com is a list of the best hikes on each continent.

Best of the best we link from our Top 10 page.

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Ausangate (or Auzangate) is one of our top 10 hikes in the world.

Why?

Our favourite multi-day tramp in our favourite hiking region of the world — glorious New Zealand.  

• circle sacred Ausangate massif (6372m, 20,905ft), the highest peak in southern Peru
• 4 high passes between 4757m – 5165m!
• 70km (43.5mi) plus sidetrips
• almost everyone does Ausangate with a guide, but it’s quite doable independently if you are acclimated
• many options to extend this trek
• best months are the May-September dry season
• Tinqui is 5-8 hours now only about 3.5hrs by bus on a new road, about 100km S.E. of Cusco
• sidetrip to the “rainbow mountains” of Vinicunca

World → South America → Central Andes → Peru → Ausangate

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For details click over to our Ausangate Circuit information page.

Dianne Whelan is making a film about her solo adventures on the non-motorized Great Trail (the Trans Canada Trail).

From pushing 150-pounds of bike and packs over rocks, to hiking through flooded bogs, paddling the largest lake in the world, snowshoeing through dense coniferous forests, skiing across wind-blown plains, the trail beckons.

Dianne travels the ‘Old Way’, the slow way of the turtle,seeking wisdom from those that live close to the land, asking the questions “what have we forgotten?”

“What do we need to know?”

500daysinthewild.com

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related – Is it called the Trans Canada Trail … OR Great Trail?

Want to be comfortable and sleep well when on the trail?

I recommend this very expen$ive quilt / sleeping bag.

It was the most popular sleeping bag or quilt for those spending months on the Continental Divide Trail 2021.

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I really like their strap system.

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I opted for the 20 degree (6C) 850 down fill version. This should keep me warm and comfortable on all my typical adventures.

Enlightened Equipment gives you hundreds of options. You can custom order exactly what you want.

Though it’s down, apparently I will be able to wash this bag.

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GearLab awarded the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 Hoody Editors’ Choice award for the best overall down jacket.

But I bought mine after seeing how many thru hikers use it on the Continental Divide Trail. They can beat this up for months without destroying the warm layer.

I am a little worried about the ultralight zipper.

NOT CHEAP. I paid CAD $341 including taxes and shipping. But it will be well used on adventures where weight and bulk are critical.

On colder trips, I’ll bring it along with my beloved Helly Hansen LifaLoft jacket.

• highly compressible
• DWR (durable water repellent) 800-fill RDS®-certified down insulation
• Ultra-lightweight ripstop fabric
• stuffs into its own hand pocket with internal carabiner clip loop
• 8.8 oz. / 249 g

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Personally, I don’t like the form fitting shape — so bought the XL. For me it fits much like a normal jacket.

Read the full review.

Eric Hanson is the man behind BackpackingTV.

In this video he details his personal favourite 7 multi-day hikes anywhere.

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