Iceland – The Escapism and Beauty of The Laugavegur Hiking Trail
I was off grid in digital life for a period of time on my Iceland trip, and why? I was taking in the 55 km Laugavegur Hiking Trail . I can truly say it was one of the most memorable and exhilerating...
View ArticleTrekking To The Top Of North Africa – Mt Toubkal
Mt Toubkal, the highest summit in Morocco, the Atlas mountain range and North Africa. Standing at 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) this makes for a memorable experience trekking to and up. This truly wasn’t a...
View ArticleTrekking in Mordor – Tongariro National Park
The Tongariro National Park in New Zealand IS Mordor in the Lord of the Rings films and a dual world heritage site. I am not sure which accolade is cooler. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 19km trek...
View ArticleThe Limestone Link – A Walk Through Cumbria Variety
If you want a fantastic good distance hike with a tremendous amount of variety then this approximately 12/13 mile wander across the South of Cumbria will suit perfectly. Kirkby Lonsdale, across and...
View ArticleMilford Track Day One – The Beginning Of Serenity
Described by many as one of the best and most beautiful, stunning hiking trails in the world. I had landed in New Zealand and the Milford Track was calling me. 53.5 kilometres (33 miles) of the most...
View ArticleMilford Track Day Two – Alone With Pure Nature
A new day and miles lay ahead on Day 2 of the Milford Track. The serenity of Day 1 was behind and more miles per day lay ahead. Who can ever complain when in a paradise like this? Leaving the calm in...
View ArticleMilford Track Day Three – Up And Over The Mackinnon Pass
It was time for the big and grand day three of the Milford Track. A day to get high out of the forest and up into the alpine scenery. Wandering up the Clinton valley on day two you got your first...
View ArticleMilford Track Day Four – Paradise To The End
Alas it was the final day of this most beautiful walk. After the beauty in all directions walking up the Clinton Valley on days one and two, over the Mackinnon Pass on Day three it was time to head...
View ArticleNewfoundland – Signal Hill’s North Head Trail
Hiking in Newfoundland is always a fun time. You are subject to instant weather changes, gusty winds, and a barrage of black flies in the heavily wooded areas. But, if you take to the coastal trails,...
View ArticleGrand Canyon – Trail of time
In all my travels throughout the U.S. and outside it, I’ve never seen anything as beautiful as the Grand Canyon. My favorite national park may always be Yellowstone because of the diversity that’s...
View ArticlePeru – Conquering the Salkantay
After three days acclimatising in Cusco and a mad last-minute scramble to find a better trek deal (note – don’t book the Salkantay trek in advance, it’s way cheaper in Cusco), we were off. A 4am knock...
View ArticleIceland – The Escapism and Beauty of The Laugavegur Hiking Trail
I was off grid in digital life for a period of time on my Iceland trip, and why? I was taking in the 55 km Laugavegur Hiking Trail . I can truly say it was one of the most memorable and exhilerating...
View ArticleThe Magic of Machu Picchu
In my previous blog about the Salkantay Trek – the arduous but amazing walk to Machu Picchu – I said that Machu Picchu deserved a blog in its own right and it does… so here it is. Any photographic...
View ArticleWalking In Dentdale
I absolutely love cottage holidays. A converted farmhouse in the middle of lush countryside, roaring fires, home cooked food, fine wine, and good company. You cannot beat it. And best of all is the...
View ArticleThe Jordan Trail – Dana to Petra
As I described in the previous Jordan we had spent our first couple of nights in the town of Madaba, acclimatising to the being in Middle East. However, our main purpose in coming to Jordan was to...
View ArticleTrekking in the High Atlas, Morocco
Day 1 began with a three-hour mini-bus drive from the oppressive humidity of Marrakech up into the cool relief of the mountains via a long switchback road, taking in the Tizi’n’Tichka – the highest...
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Milford Track Day Four – Paradise To The End
Alas it was the final day of this most beautiful walk. After the beauty in all directions walking up the Clinton Valley on days one and two, over the Mackinnon Pass on Day three it was time to head...
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Newfoundland – Signal Hill’s North Head Trail
Hiking in Newfoundland is always a fun time. You are subject to instant weather changes, gusty winds, and a barrage of black flies in the heavily wooded areas. But, if you take to the coastal trails,...
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Grand Canyon – Trail of time
In all my travels throughout the U.S. and outside it, I’ve never seen anything as beautiful as the Grand Canyon. My favorite national park may always be Yellowstone because of the diversity that’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Magic of Machu Picchu
In my previous blog about the Salkantay Trek – the arduous but amazing walk to Machu Picchu – I said that Machu Picchu deserved a blog in its own right and it does… so here it is. Any photographic...
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