Hiking

It's Day #49 of 100 Days of Travel! I'm back in Ohrid checking out hikes I missed on previous visits. The one I'm showing you today is so much fun that I did it two weeks in a row. It's an easy climb with some classic views of both Lake Ohrid and Lak...

It's Day #46 of 100 Days of Travel and I'm back in Ohrid! After staying up all night in an anxiety-fueled panic attack from the US elections, I struck out for the peace of nearby Galičica National Park.  Hike Overview This exceptional national pa...

It's Day #43 of 100 Days of Travel and I'm back in Skopje to plan out the rest of my trip. You can see Vodno Peak from just about anywhere in the city and it's perfect for a quick morning hike before work (and before there are too many other people o...

It's Day #42 of 100 Days of Travel and I have circled around Macedonia back to Skopje. One of my favorite things about Macedonia's largest city is that there is ample hiking right from your front door. Today, I'm heading from Matka Canyon to Vodno Pe...

Welcome to Day #34 of 100 Days of Travel where I'm safely hiking around Macedonia. Today, I'm talking about some tips and tricks while trekking solo.  I've always been a solo traveler. Even when covering music festivals I usually show up alone so ...

Welcome to Day #27 of 100 Days of Travel. Growing up in Vermont, I was taught that you boil or treat any water that you want to drink in the wilderness. But what about here in Europe where every village seems to have its own spring or fountains. Is i...

Welcome to Day #26 of 100 Days of Travel! For the next 100 days, I'm safely hiking my way across the mountain peaks of Macedonia. Today, I'm summitting Magaro Mountain (2255m) to discover panoramic views of Macedonia's two largest lakes.  Short ...