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/