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25. 8. 2025
Last month, Rufus Wenlock and Joe Nation raced the 3,000-kilometer Shaky Isles route along the length of New Zealand, starting at opposite ends of the country. Find a reflection from both of them here, including some insight into the unique logistics of racing in contrary directions and an incredible gallery of photos captured on their rides…
Just 35' by train from Prague lies Czech Karst. Limestone Landscape protected area known mainly for the famous Karlštejn Castle, but it has plenty more to offer. In easy one day walking trip, you can cover former monasteries, climb cliffs and of course visit the famous Karlštejn castle.
Just 35' by train from Prague lies Czech Karst. Limestone Landscape protected area known mainly for the famous Karlštejn Castle, but it has plenty more to offer. In easy one day walking trip, you can cover former monasteries, climb cliffs and of course visit the famous Karlštejn castle
Length: 10 - 14 km
Distance from Prague: 40 mins by train
Difficulty: Leisure walk
Highlights: Svatý Jan, Karlštejn
Highlights:
Limestone rocks around Berounka river and former "Alcatraz" quarry. Climbing optional, views mandatory.
Former monastery of Svatý Jan, nestled beneth impressive cliff.
Open-air mining museum of "Solvayovy Lomy"
Famous Karlštejn Castle
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We believe travel should feel personal, not packaged. That country is best experienced quietly, on your own terms. That small groups, human guides, and unhurried moments matter more than landmark photo on a social feed.
We value curiosity over checkboxes, presence over pace, and the kind of effort—on foot, bike, or boat—that deepens your sense of place.
We believe travel should feel personal, not packaged. That country is best experienced quietly, on your own terms. That small groups, human guides, and unhurried moments matter more than landmark photo on a social feed.
We value curiosity over checkboxes, presence over pace, and the kind of effort—on foot, bike, or boat—that deepens your sense of place.
We believe travel should feel personal, not packaged. That country is best experienced quietly, on your own terms. That small groups, human guides, and unhurried moments matter more than landmark photo on a social feed.
We value curiosity over checkboxes, presence over pace, and the kind of effort—on foot, bike, or boat—that deepens your sense of place.
We believe travel should feel personal, not packaged. That country is best experienced quietly, on your own terms. That small groups, human guides, and unhurried moments matter more than landmark photo on a social feed.
We value curiosity over checkboxes, presence over pace, and the kind of effort—on foot, bike, or boat—that deepens your sense of place.
Heading inside a blog post
We believe travel should feel personal, not packaged. That country is best experienced quietly, on your own terms. That small groups, human guides, and unhurried moments matter more than landmark photo on a social feed.
We value curiosity over checkboxes, presence over pace, and the kind of effort—on foot, bike, or boat—that deepens your sense of place.
We believe travel should feel personal, not packaged. That country is best experienced quietly, on your own terms. That small groups, human guides, and unhurried moments matter more than landmark photo on a social feed.
We value curiosity over checkboxes, presence over pace, and the kind of effort—on foot, bike, or boat—that deepens your sense of place.
The joy of discovery, the thrill of the unexpected, and real connection with a place have too often been replaced by crowds, checklists, and fast-forward itineraries.
We believe travel should feel personal, not packaged. That country is best experienced quietly, on your own terms. That small groups, human guides, and unhurried moments matter more than landmark photo on a social feed.
We value curiosity over checkboxes, presence over pace, and the kind of effort—on foot, bike, or boat—that deepens your sense of place.
We are here to create a meaningful adventures with space to breathe, room to explore, and stories worth telling long after the trip ends.
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Send you home with strong memories on unforgettable experience, that you’ll remember, long after you’ve unpacked.
Send you home with strong memories on unforgettable experience, that you’ll remember, long after you’ve unpacked.
Send you home with strong memories on unforgettable experience, that you’ll remember, long after you’ve unpacked.
Send you home with strong memories on unforgettable experience, that you’ll remember, long after you’ve unpacked.
We are here to create a meaningful adventures with space to breathe, room to explore, and stories worth telling long after the trip ends. We are here to create a meaningful adventures with space to breathe, room to explore, and stories worth telling long after the trip ends.
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