Jan Bakker

The Alta Via 1, also known as the Dolomite High Route 1, is one of Italy's most famous trekking trails. The Dolomites are a series of individual, self-contained, pale-colored, limestone rock formations. The Famous Alta Via 1 is the easiest and most popular of the high routes that go through the Dolomites. In this long read, you will find all you need to know for your Alta Via 1 Dolomites adventure, including a map, the difficulty of the route, an itinerary, and the accommodation along the trail. Get ready for hiking in the Dolomites, the Alta Via 1 awaits! The Dolomites are, since 2009 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks to their sublime, monumental, and colorful landscapes, these mountains feature some of the most stunning mountain landscapes in the World. If you are looking for a true Italian adventure, search no more. The Alta Via1 offers it's trekkers the quiet and majesty of the mountains combined with the Italian warmth and delicious cuisine.

The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most famous trekking adventures available in Europe. When talking about mountain trekking, most people think about trekking in Nepal or climbing higher peaks like Mount Kilimanjaro. However, there are options to go trekking closer to home. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need for this adventure, from the difficulty of the trails, the accommodation along the way, a recommended itinerary for self-guided Tour du Mont Blank hikes, the cost and more! Today we will introduce you to the majestic Mont Blanc, one of the most stunning massifs in Europe and a great adventure for those looking for some nature and fresh air. From stunning mountain views and snow-capped peaks to small and picturesque towns, this hike will leave you wanting more! Find out all you need to know about this European trekking adventure. Are you ready? Let's go!

A walking holiday in Italy doesn't get much better than hiking from hut-to-hut in the Dolomites. Sure, the southern part of the Italian boot has its charms and the weather is actually always fantastic, but if you're looking for mountains, you really need to keep north. In this blog post you can read more about Dolomites hut-to-hut hiking, like the Alta Via 1 and the Alta Via 2.The Dolomites have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. Thanks to their sublime, monumental and colourful landscapes, these mountains are among the most beautiful in the world. If you are looking for a real Italian adventure, then look no further. The Dolomites or the Alps? The Dolomites are part of the Southern Limestone Alps and can therefore be considered as part of the Alps. So we may speak of both the Dolomites and the Alps when we go on a hiking trip in Italy. Are you still with us? Good, then let's start with the best options for hiking the Dolomites!

The trek to Everest Base Camp is on the bucket list of many trekkers around the world. And rightfully so! This iconic route through the Khumbu Valley arguably shows the biggest display of high altitude mountains on the planet. With a spectacular flight to the trailhead, visiting remote sherpa villages surrounded by snow-capped summits and standing at the foot of the highest mountain in the world, the Everest Base Camp trek has all the ingredients of an epic adventure. At Bookatrekking.com we will help you to make the most of it! I am Jan, and at Bookatrekking.com, I ensure that you find your next adventure in the Himalayas. As an experienced trekker who has visited Nepal multiple times, I’d like to share my knowledge and advice for the trek to the highest camp spot on the planet, Everest Base Camp. Are you ready for some serious altitude?

The isle of Mallorca? That's an island in the Mediterranean where you can go for a beach holiday, right? Soak up the sun and sea and enjoy good food and drinks. You can certainly do that in Mallorca, but the island has much more to offer! You will find beautiful nature, lovely authentic villages and you can hike a long-distance trail, the GR221. Reason enough for Bookatrekking.com to take a look.Mallorca is part of the Balearic Islands, a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea which also includes Ibiza and Menorca. The island has been a popular holiday destination for sunny beach holidays for decades, which is where you might recognize Mallorca from. Besides a number of seaside resorts, the island also boasts a varied and mountainous landscape with a nice sea breeze. Here you walk among almond and orange trees and enjoy views of the sea and mountains. Meanwhile, you'll hear the occasional goat bleating among the tall grasses and you might encounter a shepherd with his flock.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is the most famous trekking circuit in Nepal. With some of the tallest mountains on Earth, tumbling glaciers and an incredible variety of landscapes, this trek represents everything what trekking in Nepal is about. It takes more than two weeks to circumnavigate the Annapurna Massif while staying in cozy tea houses. Over the last few years, we at Bookatrekking.com have helped hundreds of people to find their way in the Nepali Himalayas and now it's your turn. My name is Jan and I’ve been lucky enough to hike some of the most spectacular trekking routes in Asia, including the K2 Base Camp trek in Pakistan and the Pamir Trail in Central Asia. In terms of mountain landscapes the Annapurna Circuit remains high up there as one of my favorites. Why is this classic trek so special? Let us tell you why!

The countries Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro are connected by the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, one of our best-kept secrets. This trek has only been available for several years now; previously the borders remained closed. In about 10 days you cross several Balkan peaks and get to know different cultures. All in all, a unique experience! Read all about the Peaks of The Balkans in this article. Hajde! The Balkans, you might think of beaches on the Croatian coast, boat parties in Belgrade or beautiful views of the Plitvice lakes. At Bookatrekking.com, we know that the Balkans has much more to offer. This fascinating region has undergone enormous development in recent years. The Balkans is a massive peninsula and is home to the Dinaric Alps. A 650 km long mountain chain starting in Slovenia, continuing southwards through Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina and Serbia, all the way to Albania. The Balkan region also includes countries such as Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

Hiking in the Pyrenees is the next best thing. Away from the busy trails in the Alps and upwards and onwards to some of the most pristine hiking trails and mountain huts Europe has to offer. With a little bit of French and a little bit of Spanish, the Pyrenees offers the best - and highest - of both. Hike from coast to coast, take it all in on Catalonia's highest peak or introduce your kids to the mountains in Aigüestortes.  Everyone has heard of the Pyrenees. They are those other mountains in Europe, right? Yeah, somewhere between France and Spain. And isn't Andorra super mountainous as well? Not bad, not bad. That's right, the Pyrenees basically shape a natural border between France and Spain and right in the middle of everything, you can find the tiny mountain state of Andorra. When thinking about Spain or France, there may be other things coming to mind first. Not for us. When we think France, we think Refuge and when we think Spain, we think Refugi. Let's take you on the finest hut-to-hut hiking routes in the Pyrenees!