Welcome to my Hiking Guides
Whether you’re dreaming of alpine ridgelines, historical trails, or peaceful forest walks, this page is your gateway to thoughtful, soul-stirring hikes across Europe and beyond. Discover the best hiking guides that I have to offer to enhance your adventures.
As a solo traveler, military spouse, and expat who’s lived in Italy, Poland, and Korea, I’ve walked trails that have left an imprint on my heart—and I want to help you do the same. These aren’t just hikes. They’re reflections, moments of healing, and deep connections to place and past.
Here, you’ll find trail guides designed for beginner to intermediate hikers who want more than just distance covered. These hikes offer cultural context, natural beauty, and just enough challenge to make you feel proud of what your legs (and your heart) can carry you through.
Hiking the Dolomites
The Dolomites are where my soul feels most alive. From multi-day treks like Alta Via 1 and Alta Via 2 to beginner-friendly day hikes with rifugio stops and panoramic views, this region is pure hiking magic.
Popular Guides:
- Alta Via 1 Packing Guide (with my real gear list!)
- What to Expect in a Dolomites Rifugio
- AV1 vs. AV2: Which Should You Choose? (Coming Soon)
- Monte Cengio: WWI History Meets Alpine Views (Coming Soon)
- Hikes Near Cortina D’Ampezzo: 5 of the BEST Scenic Hikes
Northern Italy Day Hikes
Based near Vicenza? You’re in luck. Northern Italy is full of stunning yet underrated trails.
Favorites Include:
- Strada delle 52 Gallerie (52 Tunnel Road)
- Monte Pasubio & WWI Routes (Coming Soon)
- Madonna della Corona Trail (Coming Soon)
- How to get to Aquila Vaia Hike: Marco Matalar’s Wooden Eagle
These trails are perfect for day trips, solo adventurers, and anyone looking to combine natural beauty with deep history.
Hikes Beyond Italy
I’ve been lucky enough to walk trails outside of Italy, too—from peaceful pine forests in Poland to desert canyons in Jordan. These guides are growing as I go.
- Songnisan National Park (속리산): Hiking to Munjangdae Peak
- Mt. Inwangsan & HoneyTrail: An Epic Experience in Seoul
- Your Guide to Exploring Bukhansan National Park in Seoul
- Hiking Gwanaksan: A Complete Guide to One of Seoul’s Best Mountain Trails
Coming Soon
- Hiking the Dana Biosphere, Jordan
- Bieszczady Mountains, Poland
Hiking Resources
Everything you need to prepare for your next hike, including:
- Solo hiking safety tips for Solo Female Travelers
- Best apps for offline maps (and why I love Komoot)
- Travel insurance for hikers
- Is it Safe to Hike the Dolomites Solo?
These are all Coming Soon!
Where to Next?
If you’re here, you’re probably like me: not just looking for a hike, but looking for clarity, meaning, and maybe even a little bit of peace. I hope these guides help you find it, wherever the trail takes you.
Let’s lace up and go.