Swimming, cliff jumping, deep water soloing, seafood, scenic sunrises, sleeping under a billion stars steps away from the rocky coastline and the Black Sea… What else can you do on those scorching summer days? When it gets so hot that the mere thought of climbing with sweaty palms and smelly armpits is too much to […]
Dirtbagging & DWS on the Bulgarian Coast: Kamen Bryag & Tyulenovo Read More »
Tucked in the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, the medieval city of Veliko Târnovo is a major tourism hub. Perched over a rocky valley, above the deep-blue Yantra River, its large old town is almost too charming to be true. A joy to the eye, with fascinating architecture and a number of impressive historic landmarks, it’s simply
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On our way to Antalya for a longer climbing trip (exactly how long had yet to be decided), we took the scenic road for a change. That brought us to the charming coastal town of Kaș, which, I must say, totally exceeded our expectations. Nestled on the Turquoise Coast (aka Turkish Riviera), Kaș is an
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Can it be done? Of course; but it ain’t easy. True, combining rock climbing and rope access comes with both pros and cons, as you’ll see further down in this article. But when done just right, people who have a physically demanding job can commit to a climbing lifestyle, too. They may even have an
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Romania’s biggest and most famous outdoor bouldering destination, Brătilești is so much more than a huge area with scattered sandstone boulders of all shapes and sizes. While that may seem enough (and it is!), it also offers complete and utter freedom; something that’s getting harder and harder to come by these days. The chill vibes, as
Bouldering in Romania: Brătilești, the Star of the Show Read More »
My journey into the world of rock climbing began through an online connection. I got in touch with Octavia via LinkedIn. I’ve been curious about climbing for a long time and have met many people practicing the sport, but never got the opportunity to try it myself. I think climbing has a bad rep among
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