There are endless hiking opportunities along the east side of the US, with landscapes of rolling hills, rugged cliffs, forests, rivers, and waterfalls. This side of the country has it all. Hiking has always been one of my passions when traveling, and while I didn’t get the chance to do the Appalachian Trail while visiting […]
Category Archives: ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Brevard in North Carolina is known as the “land of waterfalls.” There are over 250 named cascades in the surrounding forests and mountains, and countless smaller falls. You could spend a lifetime exploring all the waterfall hikes near Brevard NC. This area has some of the best hikes on the East Coast. But if you […]
Half Dome trail is one of the more adventurous (and dangerous) hikes in northern California, if not the entire USA. Yet, the views and adrenaline rush from scaling up the giant Dome rock are definitely worth the risk. Although hiking Half Dome in Yosemite is quite difficult, if you’re up for it, there are ways […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, EUROPE, HIKING, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, Spain Hikes
How to hike El Saltillo – Malaga hiking off the beaten path
El Saltillo, Malaga, is one of those hikes no one has heard of. A hike in the dark shadows of the world-famous Caminito del Rey. This is good news for anyone looking for a spectacular Malaga hiking trail without the crowds. Even though more people have found their way to hiking El Saltillo from Canillas […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, Animal tourism, Madagascar, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, Spain Travel Tips
21 Best places for whale watching in the world for your next ethical adventure
The sun was shining as the 20-foot boat floated in the Indian Ocean somewhere outside the small island of Sainte-Marie in eastern Madagascar. The 5-6 tourists on the boat were mesmerized. So was I. Surrounding the boat, were 3 massive humpback whales. Just hanging out. While 5 shiny dolphins were jumping playfully around them. We […]
Southern California is so much more than beaches and surf. There are huge mountain ranges, lakes, and vast forests. In fact, California holds many of the best national parks on the west coast which makes it a hiker’s paradise! There are so many trails to choose from so it can be hard to know where […]
Have you considered hiking in northern California, but are not sure where to start? There are so many amazing hikes in northern California to choose from. Though the petrifying 2650 miles long Pacific Crest Trail passes through the whole state of California from the south to the north, there are still options for anyone that […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, ASIA, IRAN, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
How to spend two days in Garmeh Iran: A desert oasis
As soon as I decided on going to Iran, a country that is 25% desert, I knew I wanted to stay in a desert oasis. And the choice fell on the tiny village of Garmeh settled in the middle of the Dasht-e Kavir desert in Central Iran. Blessed with natural spring water and an abundance […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, CARIBBEAN, CUBA, HIKING
6 Spectacular hikes in Cuba you should add to your bucket list
Cuba might not be the first country you think of when you hear hiking. However, the small Caribbean island has several mountain ranges and 10 national parks, whereof 2 are UNESCO sites. This means that there are plenty of opportunities to go hiking in Cuba, both short walks and longer treks. I really enjoyed the […]
Climbing up the rough rocky mountain with Gjende lake 700 meters beneath you on one side and Bessvatnet lake 300 meters down on the other side, Besseggen hike is truly a unique nature experience. If you have Jotunheimen hiking on your Norway bucket list, then the Besseggen trail needs to be on your itinerary. I have […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, CARIBBEAN, CUBA, HIKING
La Batata hike – discover Cuba’s underground river and cave system
Do you want to discover Cuba off the beaten path? La Batata hike is one of the undiscovered gems of Topes de Collantes National Park in Cuba. The hike rewards you with its pristine river and a hidden natural cave system. Most tourists go to the nearby Vegas Grande waterfall and miss out on this […]