Lush Mediterranean scenery, cheerful Turkish music playing on the radio, the call to prayer echoing from the nearest mosque, minarets pointing to the sky, smell of spices in the air, Turkish tea at every corner…Turkey is a sensory overload. Man, it sure does feel like you’ve come a long way from home as soon …
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Going with the crowd never seemed the right way for me – go to college, get a job, get a car, get married, get a mortgage, have kids, pay debts for most of your life, forget your hobbies and passions, lose your essence, then reach the end of the line. I knew I had to …
The jewel in the crown of Romanian climbing, Băile Herculane holds a dear place in the hearts of local climbers. Spectacular crags, quality limestone, good friction, picturesque landscapes, authenticity, and thermal baths to recover after a projecting (or send) day, all of these come with the package. For us, spring and autumn trips to Herculane …
In mythical Transylvania, not too far from the famed Bran Castle that inspired the story of Dracula, Prăpăstiile Zărneştilor (Zărneşti Gorges) is a popular tourist attraction in central Romania . It’s also one of the country’s most popular climbing destinations, especially during warmer months. The gorges sit next to the picturesque mountain town of Zărneşti, …
Thinking of heading to a climbing destination that’s not all the rage these days? Romania may not exactly be on top of the list when it comes to rad European climbing spots, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve your attention. In fact, if I’d have to pick just two words to describe climbing in …
During our month-long dirtbagging and climbing trip in Greece, which brought us to Leonidio and Kyparissi, the gems of the Peloponnese, we also spent a few days at the charming beach at Vlychada; including New Year’s Eve. South of Kyparissi, Vlychada is a dream climbing destination and a dirtbag enclave. A hidden, deep bay with …
