Home Base Hiking Europe - by Cassandra Overby (Paperback)

About the Book

"Cassandra Overby shares her hand-picked destinations and itineraries for a "home base" adventure--stay in just one or two places while enjoying day trips on the region's trails and other activities. Home Base Hiking Europe focuses on ten unique destinations, each tailor-made for its scenic locales, comfortable lodgings, lively restaurants, interesting cultural and historic sights, and access to fabulous day hiking. Overby provides comprehensive information to help plan the perfect trip, including best time to visit; tips for traveling with children; and recommendations for lodging, restaurants, supplies, attractions, and more. Readers will find turn-by-turn directions and maps for four different trails in each region plus details on organizing transportation to trailheads, tips for hiring local guides, and how to get the most out of each excursion"--

Book Synopsis

One-of-a-kind guidebook showcases ten stunning European destinations to base yourself in for a perfect day-hiking and sight-seeing vacation

Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Winner in Travel
Independent Publisher Book Award Gold Medalist in Travel Guidebook
SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award Silver Winner in Guidebooks

• Spotlights "home-base" travel itineraries in Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland
• Each destination features four detailed day-hikes, including maps and directions, as well as food, sights, and other activities
• Get away from tourists and instead immerse yourself in unique culture and trails

Author of the critically acclaimed Explore Europe on Foot, Cassandra Overby now shares her hand-picked destinations and itineraries for a "home-base" adventure--stay in just one or two places while enjoying day trips on the region's trails and other activities. Home Base Hiking Europe focuses on ten unique destinations, each tailor-made for its scenic locales, comfortable lodgings, lively restaurants, interesting cultural and historic sights, and access to fabulous day hiking.

Overby provides comprehensive information to help plan the perfect trip, including best time to visit; what to pack; how to get there; tips for traveling with children; as well as recommendations for lodging, restaurants, supplies, attractions, and more. Readers will find turn-by-turn directions and maps on four different trails in each region, plus details on organizing transportation to trailheads, tips for hiring local guides, and how to get the most out of each excursion.

Review Quotes

I love the idea behind this book, it's something that I've discovered on my own. I wish this book was around 10 years ago or 15 years ago when I tried to do what everybody does and rush around and see everything.--Richard Campbell "The 10Adventures Podcast"

The approach of finding a home base with proximity to satisfying hikes in all directions of the compass is fresh and wise. After systematically researching the most logical, accessible potential home bases, Overby reveals two in France, two in Italy, plus one each in Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia and Slovenia. Each chapter tied to a home base delineates the most picturesque and otherwise impressive hikes to traverse. Overby's prose conveys enthusiasm and practicality simultaneously.-- "SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award Judges"