Hiking

Dos and Don’ts When Hiking In Taiwan

Two friends on a backpacking trip, what can go wrong? A funny, lighthearted and personal take on backpacking tips for Taiwan (Ruifang district) that hopefully brings some laughs yet informative.

The Right Boots: The Unexpected Art of Boot Fitting

If you are new to hiking, preparing for a big backpacking trip, or have had a tough time with hiking boots hurting your feet I may be able to help. Learn the proper process to find and fit the perfect hiking boot and let your feet be the least of your worries out on the trail.

24 Hours in Arizona

A 24 hours road trip in Arizona is enough to dust away the idea of just cactuses and desert all around, a state that mixes beauty and mysticism in just a blink.

An Island Paradise…in Sweden!?

Discover a hidden car-free island paradise off the west coast of Sweden. You can snorkel a coral reef, bike, hike, and kayak without risking crowds and sunburn. Enjoy peace and quiet away from the stress of modern life.

Island of Šolta, a Gem of the Adriatic

This article is about the island of Šolta, in Croatia, small island in the Adriatic where you can enjoy your relaxing vacation and experience the Mediterranean as it once was.

Off the Beaten Track in Himalayas – High School Teenagers Climb a 4000m Mountain Peak!

Hiking in snow, reaching the summit of Chandrashila peak at 13,120 feet, camping next to a beautiful alpine lake, rafting on and jumping into the ice-cold waters of a Himalayan river from over 20 feet were just some of the activities that these teenagers did on their first ever trip to the Himalayas!

Off the Beaten Track in Western Germany (Maifeld)

The beautiful area called Maifeld is home to one of the most magnificent and best preserved castles in Germany named Burg Eltz. Wonderfully located on Germanys most beautiful hiking trail 2013 and surrounded by pure nature, it appears to be a dreamlike fairy-tale castle.

Sometimes It’s Just Better Not to Travel Alone

Little did I know that danger would not come from getting the car stuck off-roading, or drug-runners, or being approached at night. It would come from the unlikeliest of sources: a loose rock.

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