Bermejo Waterfall was a scene of beautiful destruction. As I sat atop a wet rock, alone in the amphitheater of Bermejo, I could only envision the events that had unfolded over the years to leave this magical place in the state it remains today. Boulders the sizes of houses are covered in moss with trees …
The first trail I set out on when I arrived in Santa Fe, Veraguas was the Cerro Tute Hike. At La Qhia hostel, where I would stay for the week, they have a big map and I just chose the one with the highest elevation. I like to get as high up as I can …
Boquete has fast become one of my favorite adventure towns. It is nestled in the province of Chiriqui, which is in the north of Panama only a couple hours’ drive to the Costa Rican border. At almost 2000 meters above sea level, Boquete has a cool climate, which is perfect weather to explore all of …
Filipinas waterfalls is a series of five different waterfalls easily accessible along a short, but interesting trail that leads you through the jungle to each spot! FILIPINAS WATERFALLS IN SORA, PANAMA The trail begins with a sign! Unusual on most Panama trails but here you have a sign on the right-hand side of the road, which …
Nativa Waterfall is an amazing wall of water like nothing else in Panama! It was one of my favorite adventures in Panama and easily one of the top waterfalls in the country. HOW TO GET TO NATIVA WATERFALL Nativa Waterfall is in Sora in the Chame District. The Medina property, which Nativa Waterfall is on is private …
La Piedra de la India Vieja hike has in my opinion, the best views of any hike in Boquete. However, it also has the worst trail, or from what I found… no trail. My legs had many a battle scar after this hike but boy was the rock viewpoint at the top worth it all …
Lapas Negras is one of the most epic and also probably up there as one of the steepest trails on Madeira. Located on the coast of Sao Vicente, Lapas Negras leads you directly up the side of a rocky cliff face. It’s a challenging, exposed, and difficult ascent that often seems close to vertical. With …
To set off on an adventure without backpacker travel insurance can be a huge financial mistake. Having good backpacker travel insurance is peace of mind and has proven to be a good investment for me over the years, receiving more in claims than I’ve paid in premiums! The old quote is, ‘If you can’t afford travel …
The peaceful, lakeside town of Pokhara is surrounded by monstrous snow-capped Himalayas. There are a number of magnificent viewpoints that look over Pokhara but also towards the Himalayas. The World Peace Pagoda is a popular viewpoint but arguably the best viewpoint in Pokhara is the Sarangkot Hill Viewpoint. These days there is a cable car …
The Kalepa Ridge Trail is one of the most incredible hikes on the tropical island of Kauai in Hawaii. The 3-kilometer out-and-back trail provides incredible views of the sharp, jagged ridges along the northwest coast of the island. This trail does pose a few dangers with big drop-offs and crumbly, narrow trails. KALEPA RIDGE TRAIL …
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular expeditions in the Himalayas of Nepal. While Everest Base Camp may be the most well-known trek in Nepal, the Annapurna Circuit Trek is definitely a close second! I’ve done both the EBC and the Annapurna Circuit Trek among many other routes in Nepal. In this …
Seven days at the Grand Islamabad Hotel is a bloody long time. After a few days, I was pretty damn bored and there is only so much time you can spend on the computer. I knew we were heading back off the grid soon but it’s tough to wake up with nothing other than the …