Bagging one of Scotland’s Munros in the Scottish Highlands was always one of the activities outranking anything else on my bucket list. Only a three hour drive from Edinburgh, Glencoe is the epitome for outstanding scenic vistas and exquisite hiking….
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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKING MOUNT SNOWDON
There is so much more to the U.K. than London and, whether you’re a visitor or permanent resident, hiking Mount Snowdon in Wales needs to be on your bucket list. The landscape in Wales allows you to experience the nature of…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VISITING ALASKA
Alaska, the 49th state, the Last Frontier. Wild, rugged, stark, mysterious and jaw-droppingly gorgeous. With no shortage of wild mountain landscapes, beautiful glaciers, and abundant wildlife Alaska will pull you in with its beauty and refuse to let you go…
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKING LION ROCK, HONG KONG
Waking up to blue skies in Hong Kong meant only one thing – time to hike Lion Rock. I’d seen the photos online but like most, had been treated to foggy views for days and was itching to get into…
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKING MONARCH LAKES IN CALIFORNIA
Sure, you’ve heard about Yosemite, you’ve seen countless pictures with crowds of happy hikers and tired tourists in that National Park. But what if I told you, you could escape the tourist trap, experience scenery just as incredible, be the…
10 STUNNING PACIFIC NORTHWEST HIKES YOU NEED TO DO
The Pacific Northwest is adrenaline, danger, and beauty all combined into one epic corner of the world. This area is roughly known to cover Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Northern California, and British Columbia, Canada. The PNW has everything an adventure lover…
HIKING FOR CHEESE IN SWITZERLAND
I love to hike. But, you won’t see me with an overnight backpack and intimidating hiking sticks. I’m more of a moderate day-hiker who enjoys trekking for epicurean rewards. In my quest to find the best “food trails,” I’ve located…
4 STUNNING NATIONAL PARKS IN THE CANADIAN MARITIMES
This summer, I had the chance to camp at four different national parks during a road trip through Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick (the Canadian Maritimes). Each national park boasted surprisingly different habitats, showcasing the diversity of…
6 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HIKING MOUNT BATUR
Mount Batur is situated in the Bangli region on the island of Bali, Indonesia. For many years tourists have been hiking up Mount Batur (a volcano in Bali) to watch the sunrise over nearby volcanoes Mount Agung and Mount Agung,…
HIKING SAN JUAN DE GAZTELUGATXE: GAME OF THRONES’ DRAGONSTONE
Before it was known as “Dragonstone,” I got the chance to hike the one and only San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. The Game of Thrones (GOT) location was the talk of Season 7 and for a good reason. Located in Bermeo,…
A GUIDE TO TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING, NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is a wild place, filled with ancient forests, active volcanoes, rugged coast lines, soaring mountain ranges and hobbits*. One of the best ways to experience this land of natural wonders is by foot and when you travel here…
THE SEVEN SISTERS COASTAL DAY-ESCAPE FROM LONDON YOU NEED TO DO
In 1944 Lord Balfour Burleigh said, “London is a splendid place to live in for those who can get out of it.” If you look just an hour or two further afield from London, you’ll find an abundance of activities…