Alta Via 2 in 4 Days: A Short Hut-to-Hut Trek for First-Timers
For years, I dreamed about hiking the Alta Via 2—one of the most demanding long-distance routes in the Dolomites. But with limited…
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A Guide to Solo Hiking Tre Cime di Lavaredo: Tips for Women + First-Timers
The first time I saw Tre Cime di Lavaredo, I stopped in my tracks. These three jagged limestone peaks tower over the…
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Palaronda Trek Itinerary: A 4-Day Solo Hike Through the Pale di San Martino
The Dolomites are full of famous hikes—but the Palaronda Trek isn’t popular because it’s easy or Instagram-friendly. It’s popular because it stays…
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A Solo Journey on the Donegal Way: Waterfalls, Coastlines, and the Slieve League Cliffs
There’s a reason hikers and quiet souls alike find themselves pulled toward Donegal. It’s wild. Raw. Emotional. It humbles you in a…
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Where to Stay Before & After the Alta Via 1: A Solo Hiker’s Guide to the Dolomites (2026 Edition)
Before you start stressing about rifugio bookings on the Alta Via 1, make sure you’ve locked in something just as important: where…
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Italy’s MADE Trek: The Quiet Trek You’ll Fall For in Italys Friulian Dolomites
The MADE Trek feels like a secret northern Italy has been keeping — 200 kilometers of untouched alpine trails, remote hamlets, and…
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How to get to Forra Del Lupo and What to Expect
You can hike the Dolomites for years and never hear about Forra del Lupo or as the locals call itSentiero delle Trincee…
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Overtourism in the Dolomites: Is Cadini di Misurina Still Worth It?
I stood at the Cadini di Misurina ridge on a grey June day, hoping for a quiet moment among the spiky Dolomite…
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Easy Day Hikes in the Dolomites: Val Venegia & Sentiero Marcio
My mother-in-law sent me an article about a forest in the Dolomites where Stradivari sourced wood for his violins, and I immediately…
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How to Get to Aquila Vaia: Guide to Marco Martalar’s Eagle
Perched above the tranquil Marcesina Plateau in Northern Italy, Aquila Vaia is far more than a sculpture—it’s a profound symbol of rebirth…
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What to Pack for a Solo Hut-to-Hut Trek in the Dolomites (AV1, AV2 + Palaronda Tested)
Trekking hut-to-hut in the Dolomites was one of the most empowering experiences of my life — and also one of the trips…
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Guided vs Self-Guided vs DIY: How to Choose the Right Dolomites Trek (Alta Via 1, Alta Via 2 & More)
When you first start dreaming about hiking in the Dolomites, it all feels simple: lace up your boots, book a few rifugios,…
