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Traces of Vlach magic

29/09/2021 30/09/2021
Explore Serbia
Destinations, Serbia
Adventure tourism, Day hikes from Belgrade, hiking Serbia, hiking

"Before we start walking and talking about Vlachs and Vlach magic, try not to look down on their traditions and customs with scorn. The centuries-old traditions that you will hear about today are the cornerstone of their value system and the way they view the world. Also, keep in mind that they are also Christians and cherish many of our customs. And no, that doesn't stop them from believing in some things unique to their culture." With these words, the guide Rade (by the way, half-Serbian, half-Vlach) introduced himself to us before we set foot on the paths where the human foot rarely treads today. Where, if you surrender to nature, you can still feel the mystique that surrounds the name of this people. A small but well-chosen group of enthusiastic people, of various nationalities (in addition to the Serbs there were Italians, Americans and Spaniards), of different ages (from the younger generations, up to one grandmother who showed that age is just a number) in the company of the dog Freud (who, like the real Freud, eagerly looked at everything visible and invisible to us), and among whom I was, shaved in eastern Serbia, in the vicinity of Majdanpek. Before us was a long path - 18 kilometers where there were uphills, downhills, mysterious caves, overgrowth (which is the definition of a rock vault), dried up riverbeds, but also those rivers that had to be crossed. To make the trail even better, Rada's guide made sure that he told us about the legends and customs of the Vlachs that marked some places. The history of a nation is not dictated only by cause and effect relationships, but also by the geography of a place. Thus, Rade explains to us that the Vlachs were mainly miners (since the area itself is rich in mineral resources) and herders, while black and white cows, just like the ones we see on the wrappers of milk chocolates, look at us confused from the edge. The road takes us past the Felješana rainforest, which has the interesting fact that it was there first

"Before we start walking and talking about Vlachs and Vlach magic, try not to look down on their traditions and customs with scorn. The centuries-old traditions that you will hear about today are the cornerstone of their value system and the way they view the world. Also, keep in mind that they are also Christians and yes

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How to avoid sports injuries during hiking - top 3 tips

28/06/2019 07/04/2023
Explore Serbia
Safety, Outdoor activities, Outdoor equipment
European pedestrian corridors E4 and E7, Day hikes from Belgrade, hiking Serbia, hiking, mountaineering, hiking Serbia

How To Avoid Sports Injuries During Hiking - Top 3 Tips. With the first rays of sunshine and hints of good weather, adventure and recreation enthusiasts go out for their favorite physical activities in nature. There are a number of outdoor activities in our country and for many one of favorite activities is hiking.

Walking, hiking or trekking. What attracts you more?

Hiking is a form of walking with a specific purpose of exploring and enjoying natural beauties. Walking through natural areas that involves carrying the necessary equipment and all that is needed is a very popular recreational activity in many developed countries. People around the world enjoy hiking in nature, usually by already established trails. Terms of hiking and trekking are English terms and there are no completely adequate expressions in the Serbian language that would explain the essential meaning of these activities. Trekking would be a multi-day hiking, ie. Walking in the mountain and countryside It can also mean spending in nature - usually in a tent, and it is possible to use abandoned pillows or make their own shelter from natural materials. Trekking can be combined with other activities-exploring caves, canyons, etc. For trekking it does not require technical knowledge but strong will, good fitness and little specific equipment. Hiking is the world's most popular form of adventure tourism. It will give you real emotional relaxation, it's good to get a fit. Hiking often requires good physical fitness, it means walking a few kilometers, sometimes it is necessary to climb steep mountainous sides. Different terms such as hiking, bushwalking, tramping, trekking or walking can occur and can last for hours, days or weeks. Hiking or hiking is one of the most common types of tourism. Walking tours do not require special equipment or special preparation. Walking tours are among the most popular types of holidays in the population of developed countries with a high degree of urbanization. This is confirmed by continued growth in developed countries, such as Switzerland, Germany, Scandinavian countries, where the population of large cities use shorter breaks, but on a number of occasions during the year, mainly applying for tours involving hiking. There are many such paths, for example in Canada, and in Europe, along the pedestrian paths, Norway is the most famous. For hiking and trekking equipment it is not different from mountaineering (not alpine). When it comes to equipment and skills needed for a trekking word, it should

Hiking is a form of walking with a specific purpose of exploring and enjoying natural beauties. Walking through natural areas that involves carrying the necessary equipment and all that is needed is a very popular recreational activity in many developed countries. People around the world enjoy hiking in nature, usually by already established trails. Terms of hiking and trekking are English terms and s

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