The mysterious Land of Down Under hides quite a few nooks ideal for all travel-enthusiasts who enjoy sleeping under the stars, but it’s also home to some of the most prestigious glamping spots. Whichever crowd you prefer, Australia has it…
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HOW TO HIKE THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA LIKE A PRO
The entire time I was hiking on the Great Wall I had all the songs to Mulan playing in my head. Although my reaction might be borderline childish, I sincerely doubt that anyone could walk away from having visited this…
LESSONS LEARNED WHEN I HIKED TO MACHU PICCHU & DIDN’T REACH THE TOP
We often plan and travel with a destination in mind. But traveling is in the journey, not the end. Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu taught me that. In this article I share my first attempt at hiking to…
12 DAY ITINERARY FOR HIKING MONTANA & WYOMING’S NATIONAL PARKS
Hiking Montana and Wyoming takes some planning and is a great adventure. In this article you can follow along with our detailed itinerary to make the most of a hiking adventure in these amazing states! DAY 1 We landed in…
NIGHT HIKING AT KAWAH LJEN VOLCANO, INDONESIA
Hiking up mountains and volcanoes at night is the new trend. You hike under a beautiful starry sky, away from all the light pollution of cities, and make it to the top in time for an epic sunrise. Especially in…
TENERIFE: A GUIDE TO HIKING THE WORLDS THIRD HIGHEST VOLCANO
The trip to Tenerife was booked and I was excited to hike the Teide volcano. It was the second time I traveled to the Canarian island also called “The Island of Eternal Spring”. On my first visit the spring was not…
ASCENDING THE RUINS OF THE SACRED VALLEY, PERU
When planning our next foray out of the United States, my co-conspirator Cara and I had three specific goals we needed to fill. 1) Are there ruins and incredible vistas to drool over and learn from? 2) Would there be…
HIKING TO THE ANCIENT ROCK CHURCHES OF TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA
I hesitate to write this article because I am worried that I will unveil one of the best-kept secrets in East Africa: the Ancient Rock-Hewn churches of Northern Ethiopia. To get to most of these churches you have to hike…
HOW TO TAKE STUNNING PHOTOS IN ANTELOPE CANYON
Located in Navajo nation near Page, Arizona, Antelope Canyon is the most photographed slot canyon in the world. With walls like waves and vivid colors of red and purple, Mother Nature is bound to inspire and leave you with feelings…
THINGS TO DO IN ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND, BESIDES SKI
By now, you’ve probably heard of all of the amazing winter-weather destinations that Switzerland has to offer, like St. Moritz, Gstaad, Verbier… the list goes on. And I’m sure you’ve heard of the mountain resort town of Zermatt due to…
A GUIDE TO HORSESHOE BEND, ANTELOPE CANYON & THE GRAND CANYON
There is nothing quite like your first visit to the Grand Canyon in the United States – the sweeping panoramic views, the majestic nature, and the variety of hiking trails. It’s a photographers dream location! After arriving into the Phoenix…
MALLORCA: AN ADVENTURE GUIDE TO PORT DE POLLENSA
The first time I visited the Spanish island of Mallorca, I was amazed by how much it had to offer – far more than overcrowded beaches and overpriced restaurants a quick Google search would have you believe. Fast forward a…