Repiska Demanovska Dolina
032 51 Demanovska Dolina Demanovska Dolina, Trencin, 032 51, Slovakia
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Zakopane
... crisp spring morning and we were looking forward to some quiet time in the mountains, getting a bit of exercise and fresh air. Based on the line of cars winding their way up the mountain switchbacks that Saturday morning, I would say that most of southern Poland had the same idea as us. The line of cars waiting to get in to the parking lot at the trail head was about four kilometers long and our bus driver, being efficient and ...
There's a Rysy why you didn't know...
... up mountains on goes, two things usually happen. 1) you get more tired, and 2) it gets more challenging. There was one spot where chains had been installed to aid in the ascent. The most challenging part was the last 30 minutes up to the summit, where the hiking changed to climbing up the rocks on all fours. I thought to myself that it's a good thing that Rory (or my Mom... or anyone else really) didn't know this was my plan, but ...
The Tatras Mountains
... the place for a really good night out. I normally get praised for this choice but not this time. There is a mixture of service and quality of food that I think has gone down a bit since my last visit. On the other hand prices have gone down too. Still good enough for me. The next day Yury, ...
Is River cruising Right for me?
... about giving up some freedom to do my own exploring and planning, but turned out to be pleasantly surprised. In letting go of the planning, I also let go of some of the stress and uncertainty in exploring an unfamiliar place. I think with an open mind and some creativity to mix independent meals and explorations with those included with the cruise, this could work for many independent ...
Several hundred kilograms of baker's goods
... Drakensberg, but much more vertical. The villages are all outside the mountains, forming a fringe on the lower slopes, connected by a very efficient electric rail line. Stary Smokovec, the largest village on the Slovak side, began as a sanatorium in the 19th century and evolved into a hiking and ski resort. There are a couple of hotels higher up, but still on the outside of the mountain range. One at Hrbienok can be reached from Stary Smokovec ...


