The little brother of Mount Kilimanjaro is often overlooked and brushed aside. Despite being the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, the climb up Mount Meru is considered an alternate adventure. Having now summited both Meru and Kili, I can tell you it’s worth adding a Mount Meru climb to your Tanzania itinerary. After an incredible summit …
Kilelema means ‘that which is difficult or impossible’ and the translation of Njaro means ‘bird’. History tells us when local tribes looked up at the mountain we know now as Kilimanjaro, they saw it as a perilous peak too difficult to reach, even for birds. After settling in the town of Arusha for a few …
Every adventure begins with an uneasy atmosphere of naivety, expectations, and a willingness to delve into the unknown. Our journey along the ‘Royal Path’ known as Caminho Real 23 was definitely set to be a week of challenges and a first-hand insight into the past and the present of Madeira Island. CAMINHO REAL 23 INFORMATION …
Madeira Island is one of the top all-year hiking destinations in Europe with a combination of easy levada walks, forest adventures, coastal routes, and steep mountain treks. With lush UNESCO listed Laurissilva forests and consistent cloud inversions, it provides jaw-dropping moments on a daily basis. These are the characteristics of Madeira that led me to …
Hiking the Madeira Island Ultra Trail was one of the toughest trails I’ve ever done. 115 kilometers from Porto Moniz to Machico, visiting many of the island’s tallest peaks along the way. 8000 meters of incline made the four-day journey a brutal adventure through some of Madeira’s most beautiful regions. We packed our camping gear …
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 …
Kyushu is a volcanic island in the south of Japan with some pretty epic coastlines but it is in the center of the island where hikes around the volcanoes and waterfalls make Kyushu one of the best regions for hiking in Japan. In this blog post, I will detail 11 of my favorite hikes in …
Hong Kong is known for shopping, business, and banking but let me tell you, this is one of the best regions in the world for day-hikes. I spent a month in Hong Kong doing a hike almost every single day. What makes Hong Kong unique for hiking is the views from the forested mountains that …
The Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea is known as one of the toughest multi-day treks in the world. It also has an immense historical significance as it was the epicenter of the Kokoda Battle between the Japanse and the Australian Forces in WWII. The grueling battle of war along the muddy ridges of the …
Climbing Mount Wilhelm is one of the toughest challenges in Papua New Guinea. In fact, it is the tallest peak in Oceania at 4,509m. The journey to base camp and then the summit requires planning, determination and hopefully some good weather! This blog post will detail everything you need to know about planning your trip, …
After spending two years on the island, I found myself hiking multiple times per week. Oahu has one large ridge (the spine) down the middle of the island so there are so many hikes that come down from that spine. After hiking so many of the ridges, I put together this list of the best …
Kauai is hiking paradise. There is no doubt about that. The Na Pali coast has some of the most epic ridges and drop-offs in the world. There are countless epic waterfall hikes and then there is the magical Kalalau Trail along the coast. I spent a month on the island of Kauai exploring different trails …