Murren is one of my favorite regions in Switzerland with some of the best balcony views in the world, which look down over Lauterbrunnen Valley with the ‘Big 3’ in the distance (Eiger, Jungfrau, Monch). I visited this region for a 5 days and barely had enough time to see all of the amazing hikes …
The Via Ferrata from Murren to Gimmelwald is one of the most epic adventures in Switzerland. Traverse ladders and steps on the edge of a cliff overlooking Lauterbrunnen, but don’t worry you are strapped in with a harness! WHAT IS A VIA FERRATA For those who don’t know what a Via Ferrata is, it’s …
The hike from Murren to Schilthorn is challenging with 1600m of altitude climbed throughout the trail to the Piz Gloria summit where James Bond ‘007’ was filmed. At the summit, you can reward yourself after the long hike with a warm bowl of soup at the revolving restaurant, which lets you take in the 360-degree …
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 a relaxing few days in Islamabad, it was time to get the K2 Basecamp expedition underway. We boarded a domestic flight from Islamabad to Skardu, which gave us views of Nanga Parbat (8,125m) out the plane window. Upon arrival in Skardu we had a short Jeep ride to the hotel, which was full of …
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 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 even those travelers on the tightest of budgets to visit this beautiful country. While it may not …
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 without a doubt one of the top hiking locations in the world. The endless hiking is 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 as well as capturing photos …
Interlaken is one of the most incredible regions in Switzerland, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz this iconic town is a must-visit during your time in Switzerland. I visited this region for two weeks and while that might seem like a long time, it’s actually because it is a very central location and you …
Lauterbrunnen is one of the most stunning regions in Switzerland with a picturesque valley and a quintessential Swiss-style village. I visited this region for a week and barely had enough time to see all of the amazing things to do in Lauterbrunnen. Throughout my time hiking, exploring in and nearby Lauterbrunnen, I experienced some awesome …