The Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine occupy the far western part of the country. They are considered moderate – nothing quite as massive or high as the Rockies, nor as rolling or subtle as the ...

I started hiking in the Republic of Georgia 17 years ago, in the Caucasus Mountains, when I was accepted into the Peace Corps. I continued my hiking habit in Ukraine, where I completed my ...

Unspoilt and untamed despite a long history of invasion, the mountain range is full of history, beauty – and bears. Accessibility help Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer.

Carpathians calling. Although there are many places to go hiking in the area around Kyiv, like Glider Mountain or the quarries in Korostyshiv, a town 100 kilometers west of Kyiv, Struk says the ...

Like migrant birds, Oleg Yamalov would fly to Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains every spring. An entrepreneur and philanthropist who moved to the United States in the 1990s, Yamalov kept returning to his ...

The Fagaras Mountains form the highest and most dramatic part of the Carpathian Mountains that rim Transylvania like a gigantic horseshoe. Hidden in the tangle of sharp ridges, deep valleys and ...

All outdoor enthusiasts should check out this list to discover the top spots for a gorgeous summer hike this summer.

The Transylvanian Alps, part of the larger Carpathian Mountain range, ... and hiking, and offers an on-site luxe spa, gym, and restaurant with a view of the Bucegi Mountains.