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Planning a trip to Spain and need a place to start? Thinking about spending the winter vacation in Southern Spain? Here are our top 5 reasons to spend the winter vacation in Andalusia, the cultural and history reach area in Southern Spain. 1. PLENTY OF SUN AND BLUE SKY While the rest of the Europe is under black clouds, rain and snow, the Southern Spain sky is bright blue and the Sun is shining. The weather is perfect to enjoy a nice walk in the old town of Malaga or to hike the hidden trails up in the mountains. Bright blue sky 2. MEDITERRANEAN SEA Nice sensation to lay down on the sea side and feel the warm breeze. The water here is turquoise and the sand is made of tiny pebbles. On a shiny day the Atlas mountains are visible. To be on the seaside during the winter is an amazing feeling, it will boost your mood, no more gray clouds and cold weather. The sound of the waves is something priceless. This time of the year not so many tourists and the beach it's all yours to enjoy Sun...

BEST BIKE RESORT IN CZECH REPUBLIC I had just found out the jewel of the bike resorts in Czech Republic. Simply called: TRUTNOV TRAILS .. Stunning view Trutnov bike resort is located two hours away from Prague in the Čížkovy kameny and Jestřebí hory area. Because of the rocky walls the area of Čížkovy kameny is a frequent destination among locals for weekend getaways and it is very similar with one of the most famous places in Czech Republic, Adršpašsko-teplické. Here the reason why Čížkovy kameny is called also the little Adršpach. The geographical features of the area with undulating landscape and rocky terrain have created a natural network of trails perfectly suited for biking. The single trails are suited for all levels, from green to black, every rider will find something that will push his limits. The GREEN trail is an easy uphill path with a few technical places, but there are also a few challenging elements. It is no too long just 3 km but I would say it's highly r...

Are you looking for more technical MTB trails in Prague? Do you like to take some air? Not far away from the city center we can find a few challenging trails that will put a big smile on every rider face. If you like technical descents or fast and flow trails with a few jump, this is the place where you should be. Visit  http://bihiprague.com  for more fun

Mountain biking in Andalusia, Spain http://www.bihiprague.com/andalusia

There is no denying that Costa Del Sol is a beautiful location, perfect for a family vacation, plenty of sun, amazing sea food and a lot of history. The best way to go here is by flying to Malaga's airport. There are direct flights to/from all major cities in Europe.   For mountain biking, Southern Spain is a paradise that should be on every rider's bucket list. The regions's best trails The trails aren't an everyday sort of challenge though, they are very difficult and the area is a test of endurance, technique and strength. On top of that the heat will make things more difficult. Trails are not marked, natural trails with roots and crumbly stones. Very unpredictable with many turns and dead ends, steep rocky descents. The best way to explore end enjoy the trails is to have a local guide. [...] Read the rest of the story on BikingHikingInPrague's blog

PHOTO TOURS IN PRAGUE As a photographer, it's hard to find the perfect spot in a new city. Especially in a very touristic city like Prague where everyone is taking the same picture of the castle. It will be hard to make something different without knowing the hidden places, far from the tourist. There are hidden gardens, forests, parks and small rivers, breathtaking views over the city, small streets, secret places, forgotten train stations. Even the metro can be a very coloured place. If you are into street photography or landscape photography we can guide you into the unseen places of Prague, to help you to capture that unique photo. More info here

I have been asked so many times what I have in my mtb backpack. Having a long experience in mountaineering I know for a fact(and I learned it hard way) what you have in your backpack can make the difference between a very good ride/hike and a very bad ride. - Backpack The backpack should be big enough to fit all the things you take around and must be comfortable on long rides Backpack with camel bag.Having a camel bag is very useful when you don't want to stop :) [....] Read the rest of the article  on BiHi Prague

If you would like to discover the unseen places of Prague, try  BiHi Prague  (biking and hiking in Prague)

The book, Colours of Cuba.... ...an extensive collection of realistic, factual, and honest photographs from the Northwest coast of Cuba including the iconic towns of Havana, Viñales and Trinidad. Cuba, one-of-a-kind photography book, captured using only analog 35mm camera. Author website http://cuba.danbordeanu.cz