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Tag: hiking and trekking
Hiking in Hong Kong: 7 Best Hiking Trails
If you were to stereotype Hong Kong, you would probably say that it’s a cosmopolitan city, bustling with eager international traders, and is truly a concrete jungle. While this may be true, Hong Kong’s lush...
Beginner Mountaineering in Nepal
Perhaps you long to know what it feels like to be in one of the greatest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalayas? Or maybe you've climbed Kilimanjaro, you've been to Everest Basecamp (EBC), and...
The Best Walks and Day Hikes in New Zealand
Home to some of the world’s most enthralling hikes, New Zealand is a walker’s paradise. With its majestic mountain ranges, meandering trails, and epic glacial lakes and rivers, it is truly a treat for the...
The Best Yosemite Day Hikes
Yosemite Park is easily one of America’s (and arguably one the world’s) most famous national parks. Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, this monster of a park is famed for its ancient sequoia trees, iconic...
Preparing for High Altitude Hiking: Your Guide
High altitude trekking has been around for decades. Ever since we laid eyes on the world’s most impressive mountain tops, it’s been our dream to reach the summit. It’s really no surprise high altitude hikes...
7 Ladakh Hikes and Trekking Camps
Located in Jammu and Kashmir, an area that spans across the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram mountain range to the southern Great Himalayas, Ladakh is an Indian region drenched in beauty. An unbelievable destination, the...
Your Ultimate Annapurna Circuit Guide
If you do a quick Google search for the best treks in the world, there’s a high likelihood you’ll find the Annapurna Circuit near the top of every list. This world famous trek takes you...
Your Guide to Everest Trekking in Nepal
If you’re a hiker, you’ve probably put the Everest region near the top of your travel list. There are dozens of amazing trails within the mountains of Nepal, with Everest Base Camp taking the top...
Inca Trail vs. Salkantay: Which Route is Best for You?
If you’re thinking about making the trek to Machu Picchu on foot, there’s one major decision that’s likely standing in your way: which route are you going to take? The Inca Trail, famous for its...