In the Gulf of Chiriqui province is Coiba National Park. There really isn’t any other way to describe this island region than paradise. We are talking about white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and palm tree laden islands. The most impressive part of the region is not what is above the water it is what …
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A rocky path carves its way through the rolling hills of Calobre. For an hour of steep trekking, curious hikers can only imagine what paradise may be found at the end of their journey. The trail finally ends, and what is found is truly an oasis, a crystal clear oasis. Flowing down for a river …
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 …
With seven days left in the tropics, I wanted to make the most of the island vibes. I needed to soak it all in before heading out to the hot, merciless deserts and mountains of Pakistan. We kicked off the week with an island hopping trip out of Pamilacan Island. The second adventure of the …
The bike-packing trip was about to pick up some speed. I never set out for this to be a mission about miles but up until this point, I hadn’t really clocked a great amount of distance. I’d been focused on the adventures in each spot and the bike as a means of transportation rather than …
From above the surface, they may look like rundown piers but deep down below these are two of the most incredible dive sites in the Philippines. While the DuCoMi (Dumaguete Coconut Mill) seems slightly illegal to dive at, the Bacong Pier was open for the public to enjoy. BACONG PIER & DUCOMI PIER We dove …
The week ended with a DIY trip over to Apo Island from Dauin. With no scheduled trips available due to a lack of tourists, we had to wait at the harbor to tag along with any other groups that had hired a private boat. It was looking unlikely until we managed to squeeze into a …
It’s been a dream of mine for quite some time to set off on a bike-packing adventure. But with the need for a full bike setup and a month or two of spare time, it never really happened. This was the moment that was all about to change. I’d finally got it all together. Bike …
This week was all about winding down. Big mountain expeditions can be stressful on the body and the mind. It’s tough to take just one day back in the city and then get going again. Your body has been in a stressed mode due to the altitude for more than a month and letting it …
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 …
On this page, you’ll find a collection of all of my high-altitude hikes and climbs as well as my multi-day treks. You can click on any of the hikes or climbs listed on this page for a detailed blog post and photo collection from that specific adventure. 8000m Manaslu (Nepal) Makalu (Nepal) 7000m Spantik Peak …
After spending many years on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, I found myself hiking multiple times per week and exploring the many incredible peaks and ridges. After exploring so many of the trails on the island, I put together this list of the best hikes on Oahu that will leave you standing on top …