Colca Canyon Trek | Why Go + What to Expect
Peru’s Colca Canyon is a place that needs to be seen to believe. Our detailed trip report, plus helpful tips for putting together your own epic trek.
Hiking + Trekking
Planning a Day Hike or Multi-Day Trek?
From Pacific Northwest hikes to trekking the foothills of the Himalaya, get helpful hiking tips and do-it-yourself guides for hiking and trekking destinations across the globe, from Peru, Tanzania, Belize, China, Uganda, Ecuador, the USA, and more!
Eden in Uganda | Ultimate Visitor Guide to Experiencing Sipi Falls
Planning an unforgettable trip to Uganda? Don’t miss Sipi Falls! Detailed info for self-guided hiking, how to hire a local guide, best stays & more!
Sayulita Beaches: Detailed Guide to the Area’s Best
Sayulita beaches await! A detailed guide to discovering the area’s best beaches, plus how to get one all to yourself just minutes from town.
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area: Guide for Hikers & Visitors
Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon Coast offers breathtaking coastal views and a workout! How to hike, when to visit, where to stay, what to pack & more!
8 Reasons to Visit Cape Blanco State Park & Lighthouse
Planning a trip to the Southern Oregon Coast? Don’t miss Cape Blanco State Park and historic lighthouse. Why you should visit & helpful tips.
Istanbul’s Ancient City Walls of Constantinople: A Guide for Visiting on Your Own
Exploring the ancient Istanbul city walls of Constantinople on your own is an unforgettable urban adventure. Detailed map and DIY visitor guide.
Wallowa Lake Tramway: First-Hand Guide
Wallowa Lake Tramway offers a quick and easy ride to the top of Eastern Oregon’s majestic Wallowas. How to visit and what to expect.
Portland 4T Trail: Trip Report + What to Expect
4T Trail is a Portland hike like no other. Go by Trail, Tram, Trolley & Train as you see the city in a fun and sustainable way! What to expect plus tips.
Pittock Mansion Hike: Pure Bliss in the Heart of Portland
Pittock Mansion hike via Wildwood Trail & Lower Macleay Trail offers exceptional hiking in the heart of Portland (OR). Here’s how to do it.
Hiking Tom McCall Point & Rowena Plateau
Rowena Plateau and Tom McCall Point hike offers Gorge-ous views year-round an hour’s drive from Portland. Our trail report & what to expect.
Conquering Portland’s Alameda Ridge Stairs: Our First-Hand Guide
Alameda Ridge of NE Portland boasts 400 stairs spread out over 30 blocks, making for one heck of a workout. Here’s what to expect & more.
Malealea Lodge & Pony Trekking in Lesotho
A visit to Malealea Lodge in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho is nothing less than magical. What to expect plus helpful tips for your stay.
Hiking Kep National Park
Starting off the new year with a bit of hiking in Kep National Park and trying our luck, once again, with sundowners and sunset views at the Sailing Club.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is Belize’s premier jaguar preserve. What to expect, where to stay, what to do, and much more!
Mirror Lake & Trillium Lake: Hike Report
Our Mirror Lake & Trillium Lake Hike report — a worthwhile alternative to Columbia River Gorge hiking at the foot of Oregon’s majestic Mt. Hood.
Jarabacoa: City of Everlasting Spring
Jarabacoa is nestled in the Dominican Republic’s Cordillera Central. We’ve come to visit a friend, hike some waterfalls, and explore a less-traveled part of the country.
Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu: Complete Trip Report
Walking in the ancient footsteps of the Inca to Machu Picchu was a transformative bucket-list experience that surpassed all expectations. In this series, we detail our four-day Llama Path trek to the sacred Andean citadel.
Hiking Wealth Coffee Nature Trails
Who says there aren’t any hiking trails around Vientiane? Today, we’re exploring a little-known corner of the area, with a unique coffee shop and miles of semi-shaded nature trails.
Phou Phanang Conservation Area Hiking Guide (Vientiane)
Phou Phanang National Biodiversity Conservation Area offers rural hiking near Vientiane. What to expect, route map, how to get there & more.
Hiking Around the Rim of Lake Quilotoa
We drastically underestimated hiking the rim of Lake Quilotoa. We thought, “Let’s take a walk around the rim!” Twenty minutes in, however, we already knew we were in for one heck of a challenge.
Quilotoa Village
Hiking the rim around the 12,800-foot high Quilotoa “crater lake” was high on our list of must-do adventures in Ecuador, but we soon discovered that half the adventure was simply getting there.
Baños Waterfall Route: An Unforgettable Day Trip
Riding an ATV along a narrow, winding Andean highway wasn’t something we ever planned on doing, or really even thought of during our backpacking trip along the Ecuadorian Andes. But when in Baños…
Baños: Seeing the Sights, Hiking the Hills
Sprawled out over a small, mile-high valley in the Andes, the supremely picturesque town of Baños lies in the shadow of the active Tungurahua volcano and is the gateway to the jungle in the East.
Trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge, Day 3
The last post in a series of three ends on a high note, as we descend deep into Tiger Leaping Gorge and literally climb back out, dodging and clambering over fallen boulders on our way back to rainbows and civilization.
Trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge, Day 2
Our second day hiking on this amazing mountain path in southwestern China offers fair weather, fantastic views and an escape from the crowds.
Trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge, Day 1
Tiger Leaping Gorge is often considered quite simply THE BEST trek in China, and for good reason: it’s an amazing place. Day one leads us through lush hillside and small villages.
Climbing Mount Tai (Taishan), Day 2
Sunrise as viewed from the summit of Taishan is the undisputed main event atop the mountain, even if you never actually see the sun through the “haze.”
Climbing Mount Tai (Taishan), Day 1
We knew two things about Taishan before our climb: The process of climbing the mountain involves ascending over 6,600 individual stair steps, and Taishan is very, very popular with Chinese.