The Hardergrat Trail is one of the most iconic hiking routes in Switzerland. In fact, it is commonly rated as one of the top ridge hikes in the whole world. This 24km trail runs alongside the stunning Lake Brienz guiding hikers and trail runners from the beautiful town of Interlaken down to the finish point …
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Switzerland is easily one of the most ‘epic’ countries I have visited. You’ll experience countless moments where you are completely lost for words because Switzerland is one of the most scenic countries in the world. However, it is also one of the most expensive places to visit so it takes a bit of planning to …
Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in the world and if it wasn’t for its incredible beauty, many would overlook travel to Switzerland purely because of their budget. However, the Swiss Alps and stunning nature, convince many that backpacking in Switzerland on a budget is worth it. While it may not be a …
Six years ago I hit publish on the Journey Era blog. Little did I know, the moment my finger clicked that button my life would change forever. This page is year by year breakdown that I’ve added to over the years. It’s now quite long, but grab a coffee and settle in to ride the …
Throughout my adventurous travels, I have made travel insurance claims on theft from a hotel room, a fractured ankle, delayed travel plans, a broken camera, and that time I knocked out three teeth in a motorbike accident. When these accidents happened, I’ve been relieved that I was responsible enough to purchase comprehensive but cheap backpacker …
Six years ago I hit publish on the Journey Era blog. Little did I know, the moment my finger clicked that button my life would change forever. I was living on Oahu at the time, which is a tropical island in Hawaii. I was in the last semester of my journalism degree. Sitting in the …
Five years ago I hit publish on the Journey Era blog. Little did I know, the moment my finger clicked that button my life would change forever. I was living on Oahu at the time, which is a tropical island in Hawaii. I was in the last semester of my journalism degree. Sitting in the …
Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places to visit on earth. But it is also a notoriously expensive country to spend on vacation. I stayed for 100 days in Switzerland and tested out many of the hostels around the country throughout my adventures! I created this article about the best hostels in Switzerland to …
Switzerland is one of the most scenic places to visit on earth and travelers from far-flung places come to this beautiful country to witness before their eyes the tantalizing views of the Alps. There are a lot of distinctively different regions to stay in Switzerland so this guide should help you consider which is the …
For almost three months, I’ve been exploring the peaks of Switzerland. I’ve enjoyed the summer, learned a trick or two in the snow and sat atop many a viewpoint throughout the last 90 days. However, all good things come to an end and it actually seems like a fitting time to move on to the …
This week was all about mountain huts. After 50 days in Switzerland, I still hadn’t stayed overnight at one of the many incredibly situated mountain huts. After staying at three different ones this week, I’m now full of regret for how much I missed out on in those first 50 days. I stayed overnight at …
For the last six years, I have been traveling all around the world taking photographs and writing travel. Throughout this time I’ve tried a lot of different travel camera gear and also different backpacks and organization methods to keep it all sorted efficiently. In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through everything that’s …