The Poio das Urtigas hike in Seixal is one of the most unique, historical hikes on the island of Madeira. This hike features a long forgotten, stone house hidden in the Laurissilva Forest. The cottage was used as a refuge during World War Two and other periods as an escape from diseases such as tuberculosis. …
HIKING
Here in this hiking archive, you can find all of the individual hiking articles as well as my massive hiking guide for different destinations around the world.
Mount Baloy is one of those adventures that push you to the edge of your comfort zone. It’s a steep physical challenge, but it’s the arduous conditions that make this one of the most challenging hikes in the Philippines. We were wet every single moment of the hike except when sleeping, I pulled more than …
Mt. Guiting Guiting is one of the toughest hikes in the Philippines and is actually the training ground for Filipinos before they head to Nepal to attempt Mt. Everest! Don’t get scared off yet, although it is a big peak for the Philippines, it stands at 2048m above sea level, which isn’t a huge peak …
Mount Tapyas is the most popular viewpoint in Coron Town, with sweeping views over the rolling hills and a direct look towards the epic Coron Island in Palawan. The view doesn’t come easy though, to reach the giant cross at the summit, you need to climb 721 steps. In the piercing sun of Coron, this …
Switzerland is without a doubt one of the top hiking locations in the world. The abundance of hiking trails is the sole reason why I visited. I spent three months hiking almost every single day in Switzerland during the summer and on each hike, I documented the trail information and tips you need to know …
Lauterbrunnen is one of my favorite regions in Switzerland with possibly the most picturesque valley in the entire world. I visited this region for a week and barely had enough time to see all of the amazing hikes in Lauterbrunnen. Throughout my time hiking in and nearby Lauterbrunnen, I experienced some beautiful trails and I’ve …
Via Ferrata is one of the most epic experiences you can have in Switzerland. It’s basically a set of ladders and metal grips that lead you up the side of a mountain, often very exposed. You are attached the whole way with a harness but trust me it is still scary to hang off the …
Engelberg is one of the most underrated regions in Switzerland. I visited this region twice and had an awesome experience on both occasions, especially without the crowds and hype of Zermatt or Grindelwald. Throughout my time hiking in Engelberg, I experienced some beautiful trails and I’ve put together this Engelberg Hiking Guide so that you …
Grindelwald is one of my favorite regions in Switzerland with possibly the most picturesque valley in the entire world. I visited this region for a week and barely had enough time to see all of the amazing hikes in Grindelwald. Throughout my time hiking in and near Grindelwald, I experienced some beautiful trails and I’ve …
Chur is one of my favorite regions in Switzerland as it is much quieter than the hotspots of the country but is equally as beautiful, such as the Rhine Valley and other spectacular regions nearby. I visited the Chur region for eight days and barely had enough time to see all of the amazing hikes …
Interlaken is a stunning town in central Switzerland that is one of the best spots for hiking in Switzerland. I used Interlaken as my hiking base for several weeks in the summer and found it to be very central and convenient to nearby hiking trails but also several nearby hiking hotspots that are within an …
Appenzell is one of my favorite regions in Switzerland as it is much quieter than the hotspots of the country but is equally as epic with the incredible Alpstein Mountain Range and its traditional-style towns. It’s quite a beautiful quintessential region, which has kept its traditional character by keeping the charm of the old chalets …