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5 Music Mixes That Capture The Spirit of Traveling

5 Music Albums for Your Next Solo Backpacking Adventure

I love to describe my music as a smooth, sweet and trippy cocktail: MEET DITTI

Dreams are proof that fantasies are one of the profoundest necessities for human life: SKOUNT ART

Nothing. And absolutely everything: PARISENA BEACH, GREECE

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Festivals

The 2023 list of some of the most unique festivals from across Europe. Indie, rock, reggae, psy music; hippie vibes, yoga classes, workshops and much more.

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Trips

For those who are not into crowded touristy spots. Spectacular mountains, remote beaches, islands and other hidden travel gems recommended by locals.

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Hiking

Even though these are long-distance hiking events, they are not aimed just at professional hikers, but at all folks who love nature and outdoor activities.

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Thousands of islands with thousands of unique experiences. The map of off-the-grid destinations from one of the most beautiful countries in Europe.

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Reconnect People With Themselves, Nature and With One Another: YOGA DEL MAR SPIRIT FESTIVAL

Yoga del Mar, an island yoga studio, located right by the sea, is about to raise awareness through their Festival providing conservation, protection and regeneration of land and sea in

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Will Hatton’s Path to Success: From Adventurer to Innovative Hostel Creator

Fellow adventurers, gather ye round as I share a tale of exploration, entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of lifelong dreams… I first hit the road at the age of nineteen. I

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A Celebration of Life and Love: Otro Mundo Gathering 2023

An independent community festival, with no sponsors created from the people by the people, presents a soulful long weekend of eclectic electronic and tribal music, healing rituals and spiritual workshops,

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Home to One of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Croatia

I love everything about Dugi Otok (Long Island in Croatian). It’s one of the most beautiful out of North Dalmatian islands, and it’s home to Sakarun, one of the most

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77 Species of Balkan Endemic Small Butterflies Live Here

The amazing Matka Canyon is located only 15km southwest of Macedonian capital city Skopje, meaning that it’s only 30 minutes away from the bustling city and plus… It’s one of

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There Are At Least 7000 Reasons to Visit This Island In Greece

Greece is one of my favorite destinations in Europe, no doubt about it. This spectacular country of 6000 islands and islets offers something for everyone, and the same goes for

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48 Peaks Above 2000 Meters: DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK

A mountain and national park located in the northwest of Montenegro, Durmitor got its name from the Celtic words “dru mi tore”, meaning mountain full of water. And indeed, with

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Say again? There’s a Rainforest in Europe?!

Yeah, you read that right. Perućica is “one of the last remaining primeval forests in Europe”, located in Bosnia Herzegovina, near the border with Montenegro. The exact location you’ll be

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ADVENTURES IN SERBIA: Two Beautiful Mountains – Endless Outdoor Activities

Serbia is definitely a geographically interesting country. Everything north of the capital Belgrade is practically a plain, everything south – a mountainous area. And that southern part – is full

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Indie Reviews

Universe of happiness, love and good vibes you were looking for: OVERJAM FESTIVAL

Scroll down for English Ustao sam se slomljen od višednevnog spavanja u malom Citroenu – u brdima i šumama smještenim nedaleko od grada

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INDIE REVIEW: TAREJ, ISLAND OF CRES, CROATIA

FreeMental Festival is a rising star among regional psytrance festivals. It’s the one to watch and the one to catch before everyone finds

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INDIE REVIEW: BAŠKE OŠTARIJE

Mystic Mountain is one of the best festivals I visited so far. Alan Watts said in one of his speeches – In giving

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INDIE REVIEW: POLKOVNIK SERAFIMOVO

The famous legend says that the mythical singer Orpheus was born in the Rhodope Mountains – and with his lyre made animals and beasts

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5 Music Mixes That Capture The Spirit of Traveling

El Búho “Born in the rolling hills of northern England, El Búho found his musical home in the forests, rivers & mountains of

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Looking For Hippie Destinations in Greece?

When we went to Greece in search for hippie destinations a few years ago, we knew exactly where to go – we had

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Alternative Clubs in Belgrade? NO WORRIES…

Belgrade… In recent years, one of the most popular European party destinations that won’t disappoint you no matter what kind of fun you

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