Hiking in Argentina

Hiking in Douro Valley

This experience is a walking tour through the vineyards, olive grove, almond trees and pines (to give us a bit of shade!) of the Douro. At the end of the walk, have a picnic with homemade food and...

How to Prepare for Winter Hiking

Don’t let the cold weather stop you from going on an adventure. Many hikers like to explore the great outdoors in the midst of winter. But, going on a winter hike requires some serious preparation...

Visiting Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park is a fun, family-friendly adventure! The cave is accessible only by guided tour but luckily tours generally run May-November and it's easy to purchase...

Tips for Visiting the Dolomites

I stumbled upon the Dolomites when I was lying in bed, scrolling through the pages of Instagram, doing my double-tap routine and attempting to make myself sleepy before I cashed in my daily snooze...

The Great Walk of China: Camping on The Great Wall of China

Five years ago (where does the time go?) I did an amazing two-day hike on the Great Wall of China and camped in one the ancient guard towers. I was inexperienced, unfit and unprepared. But I...

Our experience climbing Mt. Kenya: Kili's more authentic little brother

I think it’s safe to say that we like ourselves a challenge. When we told our friends that we were going to climb a mountain in Africa, they immediately asked; “Wow cool, are you going up...