Poland has more than 400 castles. That number surprises most first-time visitors, who arrive expecting Kraków and leave wondering why nobody told them about Moszna, Niedzica, or the fairytale ruins of the Jura trail. The country has been fought over, rebuilt, burned, ransacked by Swedes, occupied by Germans, and somehow – against all odds – many of its finest medieval and Renaissance fortifications survived well enough to be extraordinary today.
Magnetic pedals are designed as a compromise between flat pedals and clipless (SPD) pedals. They are supposed to keep your feet secure on descents while still allowing easy release. It sounded exactly like what I needed.
Spanish bike park 4 Riders is a spot for those who feel confident on fast, flow trails with big jumps. Although there is a blue trail in the bike park, I personally wasn’t impressed with this location.
Just 40 minutes by car from Torrevieja there are two interesting via ferratas. Both have two independent sections: an easier first part and a harder second part. Thanks to this, they can be great fun for families with children who have never tried such attractions before, while at the same time providing thrills for those who already have some experience.
Some places grow famous by design. Others earn recognition slowly, almost accidentally, simply by doing things right for a long time. Kandalló Craft Beer & Burger Pub belongs to the latter group.
Little Fatra (Malá Fatra) is a mountain range in Slovakia that captivates with its views and the variety of trails. You can find both gentle mountain ridges and rocky peaks, gorges, and waterfalls here.
Rome is a city of layers, but for the traveler who prefers lingering over an espresso to rushing through museums, one neighborhood stands apart. Located just across the Tiber River, the 13th Rione has managed to preserve a village-like intimacy despite its popularity.
Navigating the short distance between Krakow and the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most common logistical tasks for travelers in Lesser Poland. Located just about 12 to 15 kilometers southeast of Krakow’s Old Town, the salt mine is exceptionally accessible compared to other regional landmarks.
From time to time, someone dies or suffers serious injuries because, while climbing on an indoor gym, they forgot to clip into the auto belay (e.g., TruBlue). How does it happen that experienced climbers forget such a simple and critically important step? What can we do to protect ourselves from making this mistake?
Bike Resort Peklák is a Czech bike park with a T-bar lift and trails that are on average about 1 km long. At first glance it might sound like a small, unimportant spot not worth visiting, but in reality it’s a solid bike park with interesting trails of various styles and difficulty levels.