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Laurel Robbins
Founder, Monkeys and Mountains Hiking
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About me

Laurel Robbins is the founder of Monkeys and Mountains Hiking and Adventure Travel. She's been hiking for over 20 years and has a goal of #104mountaindays this year, which you can follow on Instagram.

Hiking has changed her life and she believes it can do the same for you. That's why her goal is to help 500,000 people this year on their hiking journey.

Originally from Canada, she now lives at the base of the Pirin Mountains in Bulgaria.

She holds degrees in B.Mgmt, B.Sc and M.Ed. Her work has been featured in BBC Travel, BBC Earth, National Geographic, Forbes and many more.

She's a sought out speaker at travel events and has spoken at ITB Berlin, World Travel Market, TBEX and the Bansko Nomad Fest.

What is your favorite travel destination?

anywhere that has primates, mountains, and other wildlife

Where do you dream of traveling to?

Borneo to see orangutans

What was your first travel job?

travel blogger

What do you want to learn more about?

I'm interested in connecting with other eco-minded travel companies for potential partnerships.

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  • Hi, with the Bansko Nomad Fest taking place from June 26th to July 3rd, many travellers will be in town. If you'll be here then, let me know and I can arrange an informal meetup or dinner. Would be great to have a mini Travel Massive meetup in Bansko.

  • There's so much to 💜 about Bansko!

  • Hi Everyone, I'd love to hear how hiking or the outdoor activity of your choice has impacted your life. For me, it's hiking and I've gotten fantastic business ideas, including an upcoming mountain retreat for entrepreneurs, ideas for online courses f... show more

  • Bansko, Bulgaria. It was the first destination that I visited (originally for a conference) and ended up moving to because I loved it so much (I'm more location independent than nomadic per see). Incredible mountains, great digital nomad community and v... show more

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