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HIKING THE GR20 IN CORSICA: 14-DAY ITINERARY [2023]
Corsica's GR20 is officially divided into 16 stages, which means 16 days on the track. Is it possible to double the stages and finish the walk faster? Absolutely! If you are a fit and confident hiker, you can even try to do it in 10 days. In my case, it was a little longer though. In this blog post, I'm going to share with you my 14-day itinerary for hiking the GR20 in Corsica with walk notes, daily distance, and elevation change. Let's go!
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GR20 CORSICA: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW [2023]
The GR20 is a 180 km long hiking trail that winds its way through the mountainous heart of Corsica. It's also commonly described as the toughest long-distance hike in all of Europe. The GR20 consists of two parts. The south part, which is considered moderate, and the north part, which is known for being more technical. In this blog post, I'm going to share with you everything you need to know about the GR20 before you go.
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THE ULTIMATE PACKING LIST FOR THE GR20 IN CORSICA
Packing for a long-distance hike is always challenging. You need to bring all the essentials with you, and at the same time, keep the pack weight low. The painful truth is that if you pack too much stuff, your knees will suffer, and you will most likely struggle on the technical parts. In this blog post, I'm going to share with you the ultimate packing list for the GR20 in Corsica, perfect for late June, and early July. So let's get right into it!
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TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA: PLACES TO GO, TRAVEL COST, LESSONS LEARNT
I remember how stressed I was before my first road trip across Australia. Despite planning the entire trip carefully, doing lots of research, and talking with many travellers, I kept on self-sabotaging myself. "Is it really a good idea to go travelling solo?". The idea itself turned out to be great, but some decisions I made could have been way better. In this blog post, I'm sharing all my mistakes, so that you can learn from them.
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ARM RIVER TRACK TO NEW PELION HUT
Did you know that you can get to New Pelion Hut without doing the entire Overland Track? Well... I was surprised too when I found out! The Arm River Track goes straight to New Pelion Hut. Who would have ever thought that you can take a shortcut to spend a night in the most beautifully situated hut on the Overland Track. In this blog post, I'm going to share with you all you need to know about this hike. Let's get started!
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A GUIDE TO HIKING FEDERATION PEAK IN TASMANIA
Federation Peak was my ultimate goal before leaving Tasmania, and honestly speaking, I couldn't have imagined a better ending for my 3-month long Tassie adventures. This is definitely the most brutal hike I have done in my life, both physically and mentally draining, but at the same time, extremely rewarding. Thinking of approaching it? All you need to know about this tremendous hike is included in this blog post.
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PRZEŁĘCZ POD CHŁOPKIEM IN THE HIGH TATRAS OF POLAND
Mięguszowiecka Przełęcz pod Chłopkiem is no joke! In fact, this hike is considered one of the toughest in the Tatra Mountains. Fun fact is that it took me two attempts to tick it off. I was all ready to do it in July 2022, but after speaking to some hikers at a mountain hut, I ended up changing my plans. A month later, I got back there, and this time everything went to plan. Was there really anything to be afraid of? Let's find out!
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HIKING INTO PINE VALLEY IN TASMANIA
Ever since I skipped the side trip to Pine Valley on the Overland Track, I knew I have to get back there, and do it. This is definitely one of the most rewarding walks in Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, and an excellent base for exploring the Acropolis, and the Labyrinth Plateau. Did you skip it on the Overland Track too? Don't you worry! Pine Valley can be accessed from Lake St Clair, and done as an overnight trip.
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PRIEČNE SEDLO IN THE HIGH TATRAS OF SLOVAKIA
Priečne Sedlo is a saddle located in the High Tatras of Slovakia, connecting two beautiful valleys, kotlina Piatich Spišských Plies & Veľká Studená dolina. It's a spectacular, but technically difficult hike. The entire loop takes a whole day, includes steep and exposed sections, as well as chains and bars. In this blog post, I'm going to tell you more about Priečne Sedlo in Slovakia, one of the toughest hikes in the Tatra Mountains.
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OWL MOUNTAINS: WALKING TRAILS
The Owl Mountains are a mountain range of the Central Sudetes located in southwestern Poland. It's a beautiful region with a fascinating history, truly an enigma for historians and treasure hunters. Apart from a fair number of walking trails and viewpoints, there are many historical sites such as WWII fortifications, military forts & fortresses, as well as ruined castles. More about walking trails in the Owl Mountains here.
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