Hiking Solo Across Croatia on the Via Dinarica | Vlog 5

This was one of the roughest days I’ve had on the Via Dinarica so far. The trail through Croatia started off promising… but quickly turned into a bushwhacking jungle. I fought my way through thick overgrowth, got absolutely swarmed by ticks, and dealt with endless stinging nettle. Mentally and physically drained, I decided to take a zero and skip ahead to a better section of trail. This episode is a real look at what thru-hiking can feel like when it stops being fun and starts testing your limits. It’s not all mountain views and peaceful mornings — sometimes, the trail just beats you down. 🎒 Trail: Via Dinarica (White Trail), Croatia 🐛 Challenges: Ticks, nettles, heat, and overgrown paths ⛺ Spoiler: I needed a break. 📍Follow along for more real-life moments from this solo hike across the Balkans. 👉 Instagram:   / laurenroerick   🎥 Watch the full series: 🌍 Learn more: www.laurenroerick.com 💕Support me on Patreon as I share more long distance hikes arond the world   / laurenexplores   #ViaDinarica #CroatiaHiking #SoloBackpacking #LongDistanceHiking #TrailLife #HikerTrash #WomenWhoHike