Why Not Walk

12/09/2024

13/08/2023

Dreamy Cortina d’Ampezzo is the perfect jumping-off point for all manner of hikes in the Dolomites region. While it definitely gets busy, the town doesn’t feel like a tourist trap, and the surrounding mountains are too picturesque for words. Check out our tips for Cortina in our Dolomites guide.

10/08/2023

Cadini di Misurina (Free version) | 14 km | Moderate to strenuous: The easiest way to get to some of the most gorgeous peaks on earth, the Cadini di Misurina, is to park at the Rifugio Auronzo lot, the jumping-off point for the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Parking here costs 30€, so we were eager to find an alternative. While this hike is certainly tough, it's 100% worth it! Check out our Dolomites Hiking Guide for more info 🥾🏔️🤩

08/08/2023

Croda da Lago | 15 km | Moderate to strenuous: Not nearly as crowded as other trails in the area, Croda da Lago gives you great effort-to-views ratio and is a gorgeous introduction to the region. While physically and technically challenging, it's a great length and includes a mountain lake, grassy alpine meadows, boulder scramble, and swoony wraparound views of the Dolomites. Check out our Dolomites Hiking Guide for more info!

04/08/2023

Still on cloud 9 from the world’s dreamiest trip to the Italian Dolomites. Check out our itinerary post, live on the blog, and stay tuned for hike guides coming soon! 🇮🇹🚠🥾🏔️

24/03/2023

Spoiler alert: it’s Tinos! We were just there in January and couldn’t recommend it more 🤩

The island to visit this year.

20/02/2023

Winter in the Cyclades? Sign us up! Its capital, Syros (Σύρος) lies 78 nautical miles southeast of Athens in the breathtaking Aegean Sea 🇬🇷 With about 20K inhabitants, the island is well-populated even in winter and seen as a center of culture and civilization, perfect for an offseason trip 🧿 All the best tips for its main town Ermoupoli are on the blog! 🤓

https://whynotwalk.com/syros-greece-in-winter/

14/02/2023

While usually considered a summertime haunt, the Greek Islands are also a fabulous location for some winter R&R 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ However, deciding where to go can certainly be a bit of a daunting choice, with so many islands to choose from 🏝️

To save you some time, we’ve combined all our best Greek island winter tips and our thought process for choosing gorgeous Syros, the capital of the Cyclades 🇬🇷 Check it out on the blog! https://whynotwalk.com/greek-island-winter-tips/

09/02/2023

Athens is an absolutely one-of-a-kind place. Brimming with culture, museums, music, restaurants, bars, and that sense of open-armed welcome you only really get in Greece, it’s definitely a place to prioritize visiting in your lifetime 🏛️🧿🇬🇷 Fans of classical antiquity will have ample things to drool over, but the city is charming even for the most difficult to impress.

Check out our 2-day guide here: https://whynotwalk.com/2-days-in-athens/

07/02/2023

The Acropolis complex is the centerpiece of Athens and definitely one of the most immediately-recognizable things in the world 🏛️ As such, it is easily the most-visited (and most touristy) part of the city 🧿

While it’s an absolutely breathtaking and possibly even life-changing experience, expect crowds year-round, especially around the middle of the day 🇬🇷 For a smooth visit, get there right at opening time! We arrived at 730 for an 8am open and had the place to ourselves 😉

For more tips, check out our guide to Athens: https://whynotwalk.com/2-days-in-athens/

31/10/2022

🍂 Happy Halloween from Haarlem 🎃

18/10/2022

Truly, the only word to describe Edinburgh is absolutely, delightfully, enchantingly charming in every way 🤩 Between the quaint streets, the lovely people, the amazing food, and the sense of history so strong it could knock you over, Edinburgh far exceeded our expectations. Check out our weekender guide to this amazing city here:

While you may want to stay forever, check out our guide to a weekend in Edinburgh for all the must-see sights.